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Express Entry French-Language Draws: CRS Cutoffs
Every Express Entry French-language proficiency draw since 2024-12-03, with the CRS cutoff and number of invitations, from IRCC's official rounds data. The latest French draw (#452, 2026-10-27) invited 5,000 candidates with a cutoff of 407.
IRCC data · checked 2026-10-19
French-Language Proficiency Draws and CRS Cutoffs
| Draw | Date | Invitations | CRS cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| #452 | 2026-10-27 | 5,000 | 407 |
| #450 | 2026-10-16 | 5,000 | 435 |
| #437 | 2026-08-19 | 5,000 | 382 |
| #433 | 2026-08-06 | 5,000 | 391 |
| #429 | 2026-07-22 | 5,000 | 399 |
| #425 | 2026-07-09 | 5,000 | 420 |
| #418 | 2026-05-28 | 4,500 | 409 |
| #414 | 2026-04-29 | 4,000 | 400 |
| #411 | 2026-04-15 | 4,000 | 419 |
| #405 | 2026-03-18 | 4,000 | 393 |
| #401 | 2026-03-04 | 5,500 | 397 |
| #394 | 2026-02-06 | 8,500 | 400 |
| #388 | 2025-12-17 | 6,000 | 399 |
| #382 | 2025-11-28 | 6,000 | 408 |
| #376 | 2025-10-29 | 6,000 | 416 |
| #371 | 2025-10-06 | 4,500 | 432 |
| #365 | 2025-09-04 | 4,500 | 446 |
| #360 | 2025-08-08 | 2,500 | 481 |
| #341 | 2025-03-21 | 7,500 | 379 |
| #339 | 2025-03-06 | 4,500 | 410 |
| #337 | 2025-02-19 | 6,500 | 428 |
| #329 | 2024-12-03 | 800 | 466 |
Latest analysis: draw #452 fell to a CRS of 407, after draw #450 jumped to 435.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations, checked 2026-10-19. Each draw number links to IRCC's official round page. Rounds of other categories (CEC, PNP, healthcare, …) are not shown.
Eligibility
Who Is Eligible for French-Language Draws?
To be invited in a French-language proficiency round, you need French test results (TEF Canada or TCF Canada) showing at least NCLC 7 in all four abilities — reading, listening, writing and speaking — plus the requirements IRCC publishes with each round.
French also earns additional CRS points whatever the round: 25 points with NCLC 7+ in all four French abilities and CLB 4 or lower (or no test) in English, or 50 points with CLB 5+ in all four English abilities.
Strategy
Why French Draws Matter for Your CRS Score
Since December 2024, French-language cutoffs have ranged from 379 to 481. If your score sits in that range, reaching NCLC 7 in French can matter as much as any other factor you can still change.
- 1Convert your current or target scores with the NCLC calculator.
- 2Find your weakest skill — the category requires NCLC 7 in all four, so one weak skill blocks you.
- 3Pick a test: compare TEF Canada and TCF Canada formats, then book early.
- 4Practise under exam conditions with the free TEF or TCF practice test.
Questions
Express Entry French-Language Draws FAQ
What NCLC do I need for Express Entry French draws?
At least NCLC 7 in all four French abilities — reading, listening, writing and speaking — on TEF Canada or TCF Canada, plus any requirements IRCC publishes with the round.
How often are French-language Express Entry draws held?
There is no fixed schedule. IRCC announces each round when it happens; the table on this page lists every French-language round since December 2024 with its date.
Where does this data come from?
From IRCC's official Express Entry rounds of invitations. Each draw number links to its official round page on canada.ca. Always confirm details there before making decisions.
Next step
French rounds look at all four skills.
Frenchly's TEF and TCF Canada practice estimates every skill on the NCLC bands, so you can see which one is holding you back.