TEF Canada to NCLC Calculator
Convert your TEF Canada (Test d’évaluation de français) scores on the official 0–699 IRCC equivalence scale into NCLC levels across Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.
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TEF to NCLC Conversion Table
Official IRCC Bracket Chart ()| NCLC Level | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking | 1st Lang Points (Single / Spouse) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCLC 10 | 546 – 699 (Old: 316–360) | 546 – 699 (Old: 263–300) | 558 – 699 (Old: 393–450) | 556 – 699 (Old: 393–450) | 34 pts / 32 pts |
| NCLC 9 | 503 – 545 (Old: 298–315) | 503 – 545 (Old: 248–262) | 512 – 557 (Old: 371–392) | 518 – 555 (Old: 371–392) | 31 pts / 29 pts |
| NCLC 8 | 462 – 502 (Old: 280–297) | 462 – 502 (Old: 233–247) | 472 – 511 (Old: 349–370) | 494 – 517 (Old: 349–370) | 23 pts / 22 pts |
| NCLC 7 | 434 – 461 (Old: 249–279) | 433 – 461 (Old: 207–232) | 428 – 471 (Old: 310–348) | 456 – 493 (Old: 310–348) | 17 pts / 16 pts |
| NCLC 6 | 393 – 433 (Old: 217–248) | 393 – 432 (Old: 181–206) | 379 – 427 (Old: 271–309) | 422 – 455 (Old: 271–309) | 9 pts / 8 pts |
| NCLC 5 | 352 – 392 (Old: 181–216) | 352 – 392 (Old: 151–180) | 330 – 378 (Old: 226–270) | 387 – 421 (Old: 226–270) | 6 pts / 6 pts |
| NCLC 4 | 306 – 351 (Old: 145–180) | 306 – 351 (Old: 121–150) | 268 – 329 (Old: 181–225) | 328 – 386 (Old: 181–225) | 6 pts / 6 pts |
French Language and CRS Points
How TEF Canada Unlocks Up to +74 CRS Points as a Second Language
When an English-speaking candidate with CLB 5+ in English reaches NCLC 7 in all four French abilities on TEF Canada, they receive +12 Second Official Language Core points (3 points × 4 skills) plus +50 French Additional Points = +62 points (or up to +74 points at NCLC 9+).
Current 0–699 Scale vs Legacy TEF Score Scale
CCI Paris Île-de-France and IRCC updated TEF Canada certificates to report scores on a 0–699 scale per skill. Both the current 0–699 scale and legacy ranges are shown in our conversion table for clarity.
Official IRCC TEF Canada 0–699 Equivalency Method
- 1Locate the 0–699 equivalence score for each ability on your official TEF Canada attestation (our table also displays the legacy 360/300/450/450 scale for reference).
- 2Enter your integer score (0 to 699) for Compréhension orale (Listening), Compréhension écrite (Reading), Expression écrite (Writing), and Expression orale (Speaking).
- 3Convert each ability independently to NCLC 4 through NCLC 10.
- 4Check whether all four abilities reach NCLC 7 or higher (Listening ≥ 434, Reading ≥ 433, Writing ≥ 428, Speaking ≥ 456) to unlock the +25 or +50 CRS French Additional Points and French category-based draw eligibility.
FAQ
What TEF Canada score is required for NCLC 7 in all four abilities?
On the 0–699 scale, NCLC 7 requires at least 434 in Listening, 433 in Reading, 428 in Writing, and 456 in Speaking (on the legacy scale: 249 Listening, 207 Reading, 310 Writing, 310 Speaking).
Does NCLC 7 in TEF Canada qualify me for French category-based Express Entry draws?
Yes. IRCC’s French language proficiency category-based draws require a minimum of NCLC 7 in all four French language abilities.
Do I get 25 or 50 bonus points for NCLC 7 in TEF Canada?
You earn +50 Additional Points if you score NCLC 7+ in all four French abilities AND CLB 5+ in all four English abilities. If your English is CLB 4 or lower (or you did not take an English test), you earn +25 Additional Points.
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