TCF Canada to NCLC Calculator
Convert your TCF Canada (Test de connaissance du français) scores—0 to 699 for Listening/Reading and 0 to 20 for Writing/Speaking—into official NCLC levels for Express Entry.
Enter Your TCF Canada Scores
Each ability is validated and converted independently using official IRCC score brackets.
TCF Canada
Your NCLC Results
NCLC 7+ Threshold
Met in all 4 abilities
NCLC 9+ Top Tier
Requires 9+ in all 4 skills
TCF to NCLC Conversion Table
Official IRCC score equivalency table for TCF Canada ().
| NCLC Level | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking | 1st Lang CRS (Single / Spouse) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCLC 10 | 549 – 699 | 549 – 699 | 16 – 20 | 16 – 20 | 34 pts / 32 pts |
| NCLC 9 | 523 – 548 | 524 – 548 | 14 – 15 | 14 – 15 | 31 pts / 29 pts |
| NCLC 8 | 503 – 522 | 499 – 523 | 12 – 13 | 12 – 13 | 23 pts / 22 pts |
| NCLC 7 | 458 – 502 | 453 – 498 | 10 – 11 | 10 – 11 | 17 pts / 16 pts |
| NCLC 6 | 398 – 457 | 406 – 452 | 7 – 9 | 7 – 9 | 9 pts / 8 pts |
| NCLC 5 | 369 – 397 | 375 – 405 | 6 | 6 | 6 pts / 6 pts |
| NCLC 4 | 331 – 368 | 342 – 374 | 4 – 5 | 4 – 5 | 6 pts / 6 pts |
| Below NCLC 4 | 0 – 330 | 0 – 341 | 0 – 3 | 0 – 3 | 0 pts / 0 pts |
Official IRCC TCF Canada Dual-Scale Lookup Method
- Confirm that your certificate is for TCF Canada (comprising all four mandatory immigration modules).
- Enter Compréhension orale (Listening) and Compréhension écrite (Reading) on the 0–699 point scale.
- Enter Expression écrite (Writing) and Expression orale (Speaking) on the 0–20 point scale.
- Convert each skill to its official NCLC benchmark and evaluate eligibility for the +25/+50 CRS French proficiency bonus.
French Language and CRS Points
Understanding TCF Canada’s Dual Scoring Scales
Unlike TEF Canada, TCF Canada grades Listening and Reading on a 0–699 scale (where NCLC 7 starts at 458 for Listening and 453 for Reading) while grading Writing and Speaking on a 0–20 scale (where NCLC 7 requires 10–11 out of 20).
Reaching the NCLC 7 Threshold on TCF Canada
Scoring at least 458 in Listening, 453 in Reading, 10 in Writing, and 10 in Speaking achieves NCLC 7 across all four skills, unlocking both the +25/+50 CRS French bonus and French category-based draw eligibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What TCF Canada scores equal NCLC 7?
To reach NCLC 7 in all four abilities on TCF Canada, you need Listening 458–502, Reading 453–498, Writing 10–11 (out of 20), and Speaking 10–11 (out of 20).
What TCF Canada scores equal NCLC 9?
NCLC 9 requires Listening 523–548, Reading 524–548, Writing 14–15 (out of 20), and Speaking 14–15 (out of 20).
Is TCF Tout Public accepted instead of TCF Canada?
No. IRCC specifically requires the TCF Canada version administered by France Éducation international for economic immigration under Express Entry.