NCLC calculator for TCF Canada
Enter your four scores once. See your NCLC level per skill, the CRS points your French earns, and whether you meet the language rule for French-language draws.
Your four TCF Canada scores
Listening and reading are out of 699; writing and speaking out of 20.
NCLC 7 or higher in 3 of 4 skills.
Writing is at NCLC 6. NCLC 7 in every skill unlocks the French bonus.
Source: IRCC, language test equivalency charts (TCF Canada) and Comprehensive Ranking System criteria (page updated 22 June 2026), checked 13 October 2026. IRCC is consulting on changes to the CRS. Skill-transferability points also depend on language and aren’t shown here.
For information only, not immigration advice. Check IRCC’s official tools or a licensed representative.
Where do these numbers come from?
IRCC publishes the table that turns TCF Canada scores into NCLC levels, and the CRS points for each level. We copy both from IRCC and re-check them when IRCC updates its pages.
Can I enter practice scores?
Yes, but treat the result as a guide. Our practice scores are estimates shown as ranges; enter the lower end to stay on the safe side.
Why does NCLC 7 matter so much?
At NCLC 7 in all four skills, French adds 25 or 50 bonus points and meets the language rule for French-language draws.
No official scores yet? Get a practice estimate.
A free listening (35 min) or reading (60 min) series gives you an estimated range on the 699 scale.