TCF Canada score to NCLC calculator
Enter your TCF Canada results to see your NCLC (CLB) level for each skill and exactly how far you are from NCLC 7.
TCF Canada score chart
| NCLC | Speaking | Listening | Reading | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10+ | 16–20 | 549–699 | 549–699 | 16–20 |
| 9 | 14–15 | 523–548 | 524–548 | 14–15 |
| 8 | 12–13 | 503–522 | 499–523 | 12–13 |
| 7 | 10–11 | 458–502 | 453–498 | 10–11 |
| 6 | 7–9 | 398–457 | 406–452 | 7–9 |
| 5 | 6 | 369–397 | 375–405 | 6 |
| 4 | 4–5 | 331–368 | 342–374 | 4–5 |
Which NCLC level do you need?
TCF Canada results are valid for Express Entry if they’re less than 2 years old when you create your profile and when you apply for permanent residence.
| Program | Minimum French level | Score column |
|---|---|---|
| Express Entry — French-language category draws | NCLC 7 in all four skills (and eligible for an Express Entry program) | TEF ancien score / TCF Canada |
| Federal Skilled Worker (French as first official language) | NCLC 7 in all four skills | TEF ancien score / TCF Canada |
| Canadian Experience Class — TEER 0 or 1 job | NCLC 7 in all four skills | TEF ancien score / TCF Canada |
| Canadian Experience Class — TEER 2 or 3 job | NCLC 5 in all four skills | TEF ancien score / TCF Canada |
| Federal Skilled Trades | NCLC 5 speaking and listening; NCLC 4 reading and writing | TEF ancien score / TCF Canada |
| Canadian citizenship | CLB / NCLC 4 in speaking and listening | Check the accepted tests on canada.ca |
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Frequently asked questions
What TCF Canada score do I need for CLB 7 (NCLC 7)?
Speaking 10/20, writing 10/20, listening 458/699 and reading 453/699 are the minimums for NCLC 7.
How is TCF Canada scored?
Listening and reading are scored out of 699. Speaking and writing are scored out of 20.
Is NCLC the same as CLB?
NCLC is the French counterpart of CLB. NCLC 7 is equivalent to CLB 7.
Sources
- canada.ca — Express Entry: language test results — checked October 19, 2026
- canada.ca — Express Entry: language requirements — checked October 19, 2026
Rules change. Always confirm on the official page before you submit an application.