Scoring System Overview
The MPNP Points Assessment is a scoring system used to evaluate and rank applicants under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) Skilled Worker Overseas stream based on their ability to settle and establish economically in Manitoba. The official source does not specify an overall maximum score.
Score Breakdown
This scoring system assesses applicants across five main factors: Language Proficiency, Age, Work Experience, Education, and Adaptability.
Factor 1: Language Proficiency
Language Proficiency points are calculated based on documented proof of training and ability in English and/or French, the official languages of Canada.
Prerequisites: Applicants must submit valid MPNP-approved language test results taken no more than two years prior to application. Applicants whose occupation is classified at TEER 4 or 5 must have at least CLB/NCLC 4 to be eligible.
First Language
| Condition | Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CLB 8 or higher | 20 | |
| CLB 7 | 18 | |
| CLB 6 | 16 | |
| CLB 5 | 14 | |
| CLB 4 | 12 | |
| CLB 3 or lower | 0 |
Second Language
| Condition | Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CLB 5 or higher | 5 |
Maximum points: 25 (25% of total)
Factor 2: Age
Age points are calculated according to the date your full application is received by the MPNP.
| Condition | Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | 4 | |
| 19 | 6 | |
| 20 | 8 | |
| 21 to 45 | 10 | |
| 46 | 8 | |
| 47 | 6 | |
| 48 | 4 | |
| 49 | 2 | |
| 50 or older | 0 |
Maximum points: 10 (10% of total)
Factor 3: Work Experience
Work experience points are based on documented proof of full-time employment in the past five years.
Prerequisites: Only full-time jobs of six months (continuous) or longer are considered.
| Condition | Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Less than one year | 0 | |
| One year | 8 | |
| Two years | 10 | |
| Three years | 12 | |
| Four years or more | 15 |
Maximum points: 15 (15% of total)
Factor 4: Education
Education points are based on documented proof of completed education and/or training programs at recognized educational institutions.
| Condition | Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s degree or doctorate | 25 | |
| Two post-secondary programs of at least two years each | 23 | |
| One post-secondary program of two years or longer | 20 | |
| One one-year post-secondary program | 14 | |
| Trade certificate | 14 | |
| No formal post-secondary education | 0 |
Maximum points: 25 (25% of total)
Factor 5: Adaptability
Adaptability points are calculated based on an established connection to Manitoba and employability in your assessed occupation.
Prerequisites: A connection to Manitoba is required of all applicants. You can only receive points for one type of connection, even if multiple apply.
Connection to Manitoba
| Condition | Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Close relative in Manitoba | 20 | |
| Invitation to Apply received from the MPNP as part of a Strategic Recruitment Initiative | 20 | |
| Previous work experience in Manitoba (at least six months) | 12 | |
| Completed post-secondary program of two years or more in Manitoba | 12 | |
| Completed post-secondary program of at least one academic year in Manitoba | 10 | |
| Friend or distant relative living in Manitoba | 10 |
Supplemental Factors
| Condition | Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Regional immigration* | 5 | Supplemental only; cannot substitute for another connection to Manitoba. |
*All candidates indicating that they plan to settle outside of Winnipeg must, at the time of application, satisfactorily demonstrate that they have a convincing connection to a region outside of the capital city indicating a strong likelihood that they will make a long-term economic contribution to that region.
Maximum points: 25 (25% of total)