What Is a Good EOI Score for Teachers in Manitoba PNP Streams?

Let’s be blunt: the EOI score is the gatekeeper. Manitoba ranks candidates using a 1,000-point EOI grid, and draws pick the top profiles. If you’re a teacher hoping for a Letter of Advice to Apply (LAA), your score determines whether you’re noticed — or ignored.

Teachers typically land in three places:

• SWM (Skilled Worker in Manitoba) — if you have a Manitoba job offer.
• SWO (Skilled Worker Overseas / Strategic Recruitment) — if you’re applying from abroad or Manitoba is running a recruitment push.
• IES (International Education Stream) — if you graduated from a Manitoba school.

Sounds dry? It isn’t. Your score is where real strategy happens: language, licence, a local job — those are the levers that move things fast. Read on and I’ll give you practical target ranges, quick actions that actually help, and a realistic playbook so you stop guessing.

EOI Grid Basics — the 1,000-point model (quick view)

Here’s the simplified breakdown so you can see where points live. Don’t get bogged down in every tiny rule — focus on the big buckets.

Short take: language skill + Manitoba ties tend to shift teacher EOIs the fastest. A CLB upgrade and a verified local job offer can add dozens of points overnight.

Streams & Context — scores behave differently depending on the path

SWM — Skilled Worker in Manitoba

If you’ve got a genuine, long-term, full-time job offer from a Manitoba school or employer, this stream gives you a huge adaptability boost.
The catch: many school boards will want proof of licence eligibility before they’ll sponsor you.
So, your job offer plus licence pathway = big points.

SWO — Skilled Worker Overseas (and SRIs)

This is competitive and sometimes unpredictable. Manitoba occasionally targets teachers through Strategic Recruitment Initiatives, and when that happens, cut-offs can jump.
No job offer? You’ll need stronger language, education, or other ties to edge in.

IES — International Education Stream

Built for Manitoba grads. It’s helpful — but lately IES nominations have been more limited than before.
Also: draws sometimes don’t publish a fixed cut-off for IES, so timing matters.

(Example snapshot: one Skilled Worker draw in July 2025 reported a cut-off around 673 — handy to know as a benchmark, but remember: draws vary.)

What’s a “Good” EOI Score for Teachers? Targets That Make Sense

There’s no fixed “pass mark.” Manitoba’s priorities change per draw. Still, aiming with a range is smart.

So: if you’re at 600, you’re in the game.
If you’re closer to 650–700, you’re sleeping better at night.
Want the safest bet? Build Manitoba ties.

Teacher-Specific Levers — What You Can Do (Now)

You can influence your EOI — more than you think.
Here are the fastest, highest-return moves:

• Boost your language score. Retake IELTS/CELPIP orTEF. Even one CLB band up matters.
• Get a real Manitoba job offer. Long-term and full-time, clearly tied to your teacher NOC. The offer unlocks adaptability points.
• Show licence eligibility. If Manitoba’s teacher regulator recognizes your credentials (or you can show you’re on track), that helps a lot.
• Study or work in Manitoba. Short courses, internships, or a few months’ work add credibility.
• Add higher education or specializations. A Master’s or extra certifications stack points.
• Use French if you can. Even CLB 5 in French gives you bonus adaptability/language points.
• Fix weak documentation. Strong, duty-aligned reference letters and current ECAs/IELTS are non-negotiable.

Quick note: PR ≠ teacher licence.
You might get an LAA or nomination and still need final approval from the teacher regulator before stepping into a classroom.

Evidence & Updater Box — Keep This Fresh Before Publish

Editor’s reminder: Refresh this table from Manitoba’s official draw archive before publishing.

Always link to Manitoba’s official EOI draw archive and policy PDFs when you publish.

Two Sample Paths to 600+ (Realistic Sketches)

Persona A — Overseas Secondary Math Teacher (No Manitoba Ties)

• 30 years old, CLB 8, 5 years’ teaching, B.Ed + specialization.
• Estimated score: ~590–620.
  What shifts this to 600+? Add French, or secure a provincial interview that leads to a job offer.

Persona B — Elementary Teacher with Manitoba Offer

• 28, CLB 8 + French CLB 5, B.Ed + Master’s, sibling in Manitoba, job offer.
• Estimated score: ~660–720.
  This is the kind of profile that gets noticed in targeted draws.

Compliance & Pitfalls — Common Reasons Good Files Get Held Back

You can get the math right and still stumble.
Watch for:

• Wrong NOC mapping (e.g., assigning a TA NOC to a licensed teacher role).
• Job offer not long-term/full-time — Manitoba checks this.
• No proof of licence eligibility or missing credential assessments.
• Expired tests or ECAs — keep them valid.
• Weak, vague reference letters that don’t match NOC duties.
• Signals you don’t intend to settle in Manitoba — provide concrete steps and ties.

Conclusion — Your Next Two Steps

Alright — here’s a short plan you can use this week:

1. Audit your profile. Check CLB bands, ECA validity, and NOC mapping.
2. Go after one big tie. Apply for a Manitoba teaching position or build a local connection (study, family, short-term placement).

Target: Get to 600 to be considered; push for 650–700+ if you want real momentum.

Suggested Links to Include When You Publish

• Manitoba PNP: Immigrate Manitoba 
• Manitoba EOI draw archive (official)
• Manitoba teacher certification / regulatory authority

FAQs — The Less Obvious Questions (Quick Answers)