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CRS French Points Calculator

Enter your current CRS and English level to see what French adds. NCLC 7 in all four French skills adds 50 points if your English is CLB 5+ (25 otherwise), plus up to 24 second-language points.

Last updated: 7 October 2026 · Written by the PrepEve team

Estimate only. Assumes English is your first official language and French your second. Not a full CRS calculation. It does not include French-language category draws, which are a separate advantage.

How French adds CRS points

French can add points in two places in the Comprehensive Ranking System:

  1. Additional points for French (IRCC): with NCLC 7 or higher in all four French skills, you get 50 points if your English is CLB 5 or higher in all four skills, or 25 points if it is CLB 4 or lower or you have no English test.
  2. Second official language points: 1 point per skill at NCLC 5–6, 3 per skill at NCLC 7–8 and 6 per skill at NCLC 9+, up to 24 points (22 with a spouse).

NCLC 7 in all four French skills also makes you eligible for French-language category draws, which have closed far below general draws. See French for Canada PR and NCLC levels explained.

Not sure which test? Read TEF Canada vs TCF Canada.

Frequently asked questions

How many CRS points does French give?
With NCLC 7+ in all four French skills and English at CLB 5+, IRCC adds 50 additional points. Second-official-language points can add up to 24 more (22 with a spouse).
What if I have no English test?
With NCLC 7+ in French and no English test, or English at CLB 4 or lower, the additional French points are 25.
Which French test does IRCC accept?
TEF Canada and TCF Canada.
How long does it take to reach NCLC 7?
From zero, most working adults need about 9–14 months at 4–5 hours a week, including exam preparation. It is shorter if you already know some French.