Ontario Workforce Priority stream page lists language requirements by TEER category

What the page says

As of October 20, 2026, the Government of Ontario's page for the Ontario Workforce Priority stream of the OINP lists the following language requirements. They depend on the TEER category of the job offer employment position. CLB levels must be met in all four proficiencies.

Job offer in TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3

Applicants must have one of the following:

• CLB 6 or higher, if the job offer is not in a listed skilled trades occupation
• CLB 5 or higher, if the job offer is in a listed skilled trades occupation
• proof of graduation from an eligible Ontario institution within the last 3 years with a postsecondary degree or diploma that took at least 2 years to complete full-time, an Ontario College Graduate Certificate, a Master's degree or a PhD

A language test is not required for holders of one of these listed credentials.

Listed skilled trades occupations

• NOC Major Group 72 (excluding Sub-Major Group 726)
• Major Groups 73, 82 and 83
• Major Group 93 (excluding aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors under Sub-Major Group 932)
• Minor Group 6320 (cooks, butchers, bakers)
• Unit Group 62200 (chefs)

Job offer in TEER 4 or 5

Applicants must have CLB 4 or higher in all four proficiencies.

Effective date and official text

The page does not state an effective date for these requirements. The information above is current as of October 20, 2026. Read the full requirements on the Government of Ontario website.