The PSTQ's 1,400-point grid splits into Capital humain (520 pts: French, age, work experience, education), Réponse aux besoins (700 pts: occupation, Québec diploma, Québec experience, region, job offer), and Facteurs d'adaptation (180 pts: family ties, spouse factors). English is not scored.
- Capital humain
- 520 pts max
- Besoins du marché
- 700 pts max
- Adaptation
- 180 pts max
- English
- Not scored
Capital humain: 520 pts max
The full 1,400-point grid, from the ministerial order of 20 June 2025 (erratum 9 July 2025). Same formula across all four streams. Verified means the exact table is confirmed; Partial means the source gave a range or endpoint rather than every value.
| Factor | Max (solo) | Max (w/ spouse) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowledge of French (4 competencies) | 200 | 160 | Verified |
| Age | 120 | 100 | Verified |
| Work experience (any occupation, last 5 yrs) | 70 | 50 | Verified |
| Education level | 130 | 110 | Partial |
Réponse aux besoins du marché du travail: 700 pts max
| Factor | Max | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational experience × labour-market diagnosis | 120 | Partial |
| Diploma obtained in Québec | 200 | Partial |
| Work experience in Québec | 160 | Verified |
| Residence outside Montréal metro area | 40 | Verified |
| Work experience outside Montréal metro area | 60 | Verified |
| Study duration outside Montréal metro area | 20 | Verified |
| Validated job offer | 50 | Verified |
| Professional authorization / recognition | 50 | Verified |
Facteurs d'adaptation: 180 pts max
| Factor | Max | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Studied in Québec without completing a diploma | 30 | Verified |
| Family member already in Québec | 10 | Verified |
| Spouse's knowledge of French | 40 | Partial |
| Spouse's age | 20 | Partial |
| Spouse's work experience in Québec | 30 | Verified |
| Spouse's level of education | 20 | Partial |
| Spouse's diploma obtained in Québec | 30 | Partial |
Not scored
English language proficiency does not appear anywhere in this grid. Quebec's PSTQ, unlike the federal CRS or Ontario's OINP, scores French only.
Equal scores are ranked by the date and time the expression of interest was submitted; earlier wins.
Scoring FAQ
What candidates ask once they see the grid.
Is English scored in the PSTQ?
No. Only French proficiency on the Échelle québécoise (levels 1 to 12) across four competencies is scored.
Why are some factors marked Partial?
Some source tables publish ranges or endpoints rather than every intermediate value. The calculator interpolates or midpoints those ranges and flags them as estimates.