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TEF & TCF Canada to NCLC Score Calculator
Enter your official TEF Canada or TCF Canada score for each skill to see your NCLC (CLB) level, whether you reach NCLC 7 in all four skills, and how many French bonus points that adds to your Express Entry CRS score.
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Convert Your Scores to NCLC
Which TEF score to enter. Use the “Équivalence ancien score” printed on your TEF Canada certificate: reading 0–300, listening 0–360, writing 0–450, speaking 0–450. Scores out of 699 are not supported yet.
Enter all four scores to see your overall result and CRS bonus.
Reference
Official TEF Canada and TCF Canada NCLC Conversion Tables
These are the equivalency tables IRCC publishes for Express Entry. Each skill converts separately, so one strong skill can't make up for a weak one.
| NCLC | Reading | Listening | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCLC 10+ | 263–300 | 316–360 | 393–450 | 393–450 |
| NCLC 9 | 248–262 | 298–315 | 371–392 | 371–392 |
| NCLC 8 | 233–247 | 280–297 | 349–370 | 349–370 |
| NCLC 7 | 207–232 | 249–279 | 310–348 | 310–348 |
| NCLC 6 | 181–206 | 217–248 | 271–309 | 271–309 |
| NCLC 5 | 151–180 | 181–216 | 226–270 | 226–270 |
| NCLC 4 | 121–150 | 145–180 | 181–225 | 181–225 |
| NCLC | Reading | Listening | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCLC 10+ | 549–699 | 549–699 | 16–20 | 16–20 |
| NCLC 9 | 524–548 | 523–548 | 14–15 | 14–15 |
| NCLC 8 | 499–523 | 503–522 | 12–13 | 12–13 |
| NCLC 7 | 453–498 | 458–502 | 10–11 | 10–11 |
| NCLC 6 | 406–452 | 398–457 | 7–9 | 7–9 |
| NCLC 5 | 375–405 | 369–397 | 6 | 6 |
| NCLC 4 | 342–374 | 331–368 | 4–5 | 4–5 |
Source: IRCC — Language testing for Express Entry. Rules change; always confirm on canada.ca before applying.
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How the French CRS Bonus Works
On top of the regular language points, IRCC awards additional CRS points for French when you score NCLC 7+ in all four skills:
- 25 points with CLB 4 or lower in English, or no English test.
- 50 points with CLB 5 or higher in all four English skills.
Learn how each exam is structured in the TEF Canada exam guide and the TCF Canada exam guide.
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NCLC Calculator FAQ
How do I convert my TEF Canada score to NCLC?
Each TEF Canada skill converts separately using IRCC's equivalency table. For example, 207–232 in reading, 249–279 in listening, and 310–348 in writing or speaking is NCLC 7. Enter your four scores in the calculator above to see each level.
How do I convert my TCF Canada score to NCLC?
TCF Canada reading and listening are scored out of 699 and writing and speaking out of 20. For NCLC 7 you need 453–498 in reading, 458–502 in listening, and 10–11 out of 20 in writing and speaking.
Are NCLC and CLB the same thing?
Yes. NCLC (Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens) is the French name for the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB). IRCC uses the same 1–12 scale for French and English results.
How many extra CRS points does French give in Express Entry?
If you score NCLC 7 or higher in all four French skills, you get 25 additional CRS points with CLB 4 or lower in English (or no English test), or 50 additional points with CLB 5 or higher in all four English skills. These are on top of the regular language points.
Is this calculator official?
No. Frenchly is independent practice software, not affiliated with IRCC, CCI Paris Île-de-France, or France Éducation international. The calculator uses the equivalency tables IRCC publishes, but always confirm current rules on canada.ca before applying.
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