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TCF Canada to NCLC Calculator
Enter your four TCF Canada scores to see your NCLC level in each skill. NCLC 7 needs at least 458 in Listening, 453 in Reading and 10 out of 20 in Writing and Speaking. NCLC 7 in all four skills earns the French bonus of up to 50 CRS points in Express Entry.
| Skill | Your score | NCLC | Second-language CRS points |
|---|
Uses IRCC's TCF Canada equivalency for NCLC 7 and above. Below NCLC 7, check IRCC's chart. Points shown are for a single applicant.
TCF Canada to NCLC chart
| NCLC | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCLC 10+ | 549–699 | 549–699 | 16–20 | 16–20 |
| NCLC 9 | 523–548 | 524–548 | 14–15 | 14–15 |
| NCLC 8 | 503–522 | 499–523 | 12–13 | 12–13 |
| NCLC 7 | 458–502 | 453–498 | 10–11 | 10–11 |
Each skill is converted on its own. A high Reading score cannot make up for a low Speaking score.
What NCLC 7 is worth
- French bonus: 50 points with English at CLB 5 or higher, 25 points otherwise.
- Second-language points: 3 per skill at NCLC 7–8, 6 per skill at NCLC 9 or higher, up to 24 (22 with a spouse).
- NCLC 7 in all four is also the level IRCC uses for French-language proficiency rounds.
Taking TEF Canada instead? Your TEF result shows the NCLC level for each skill. TEF vs TCF.
Official sources
- Language test equivalency charts (IRCC)
- Express Entry: language test results (IRCC)
- Express Entry: CRS criteria (IRCC)
Immigration rules change. Check the IRCC pages above before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What TCF Canada score is NCLC 7?
Listening 458–502, Reading 453–498, Writing 10–11 and Speaking 10–11.
What TCF Canada score is NCLC 9?
Listening 523–548, Reading 524–548, Writing 14–15 and Speaking 14–15.
How many CRS points is NCLC 7 in French?
A 50-point bonus if your English is CLB 5 or higher (25 otherwise), plus 3 second-language points per skill.
Is TCF Canada accepted for Canada PR?
Yes. IRCC accepts TCF Canada and TEF Canada for French. Results are valid for 2 years.