On February 27, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced a new category under the Express Entry system for education-related occupations. This new category has been identified as a priority for invitations to apply (ITAs) for Permanent Residence (PR) throughout 2025. As a result, foreign-trained schoolteachers, early childhood educators, and other education professionals now have a fresh opportunity to apply for Canadian PR through category-based draws.

If you’re in the education sector, this update could open the door to a new life in Canada!

Which Occupations are Part of the Education Category?

Canada’s National Occupation Classification (NOC) system plays a key role in organizing and describing jobs across industries and sectors. This system includes a Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibilities (TEER) ranking, which evaluates the amount of training, education, and experience needed for a particular role. The TEER scale ranges from 0 (the highest level of requirements) to 5 (the least).

In the new education category, several specific occupations qualify, offering foreign-trained professionals an exciting new pathway to Canadian permanent residency. Here’s a breakdown of the eligible occupations in this category, including their NOC codes and TEER levels.

 

Eligible Education Occupations

Job Title	NOC Code	TEER Level
Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants	43100	3
Instructors of persons with disabilities	42203	2
Early childhood educators and assistants	42202	2
Elementary school and kindergarten teachers	41221	1
Secondary school teachers	41220	1

Example Job Titles in the Education Category

The education category includes a wide range of job titles, each with its own set of duties and responsibilities. Here are some of the occupations and their alternate job titles that fall under this new Express Entry pathway:

• Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Assistants
  Example Titles: Educational Assistant, Special Education Assistant, Homework Assistant, Remedial Education Aide.
• Instructors of Persons with Disabilities
  Example Titles: Braille Instructor, Sign Language Instructor, Teacher for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, Mobility Instructor.
• Early Childhood Educators and Assistants
  Example Titles: Daycare Worker, Preschool Supervisor, Early Childhood Educator (ECE), Child Care Worker.
• Elementary School and Kindergarten Teachers
  Example Titles: Kindergarten Teacher, Special Education Teacher - Elementary, Primary School Teacher, ESL Teacher (Elementary).
• Secondary School Teachers
  Example Titles: Biology Teacher, ESL Teacher (High School), History Teacher, Secondary School Teacher, Special Education Teacher - Secondary.

 

Find Out More About Your Eligibility

It’s important to note that the above list is not exhaustive, and there may be other eligible occupations within the education category. If you’re interested in determining your eligibility, including understanding the main duties and exclusions for each occupation, you can click on the occupation titles in the table to access more detailed information on the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) website.

This new category provides a valuable opportunity for foreign-trained education professionals to secure permanent residence in Canada. If you’re part of the education sector and want to explore your options, now is the perfect time to start your application process under the Express Entry system. We help individuals and their family 

 

Source: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2025/02/canada-announces-2025-express-entry-category-based-draws-plans-for-more-in-canada-draws-to-reduce-labour-shortages.html

 

 

If you need further assistance or any support,contact -Manjura Rehman , a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) and founder CEO of Act Now Immigration Services Inc. She is a licensee in good standing of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) and a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC).

 

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Disclaimer: None of the above statements are legal advice and are not meant to be the same for everyone. You must check the latest policy from the IRCC website before applying. Everything is stated clearly on the official website, still if you don't understand something, you can seek legal advice. I am NOT assuring you that every information / opinion mentioned above is 100% true and updated, therefore, liability goes to you to verify if you are acting upon any of those.  If you notice any error / mistake, please feel free to reach out to me by email: contact@actnowimmigrationservices.com. And I will be more than happy to cross check and modify as/if necessary.