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Points on the education factor are awarded on the basis
of the education credential, or combined education credentials,
possessed by the principal applicant and the total number of years
of education leading to that credential. The total number of years
of education comprises primary school, secondary school, and
university or college. Points are awarded as follows:
| Education Credential |
Score (Maximum=25) |
University Degrees |
| PhD, or Master's, AND at least 17 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study |
25 points |
| Two or more university degrees at the Bachelor's level AND at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study |
22 points |
| A two-year university degree at the Bachelor's level AND at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study |
20 points |
| A one-year university degree at the Bachelor's level AND at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study |
15 points |
Trade or Non-university Certificate or Diploma |
| A three-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study |
22 points |
| A two-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study |
20 points |
| A one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study |
15 points |
| A one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 12 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study |
12 points |
Secondary School Diploma |
| Secondary School Educational Credential |
5 points |
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