TCF Canada to NCLC converter
Convert TCF Canada results to NCLC levels. Reading and listening are scored out of 699; writing and speaking out of 20.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
TCF Canada writing and speaking are scored out of 20; reading and listening out of 699.
TCF to NCLC chart
Official equivalency published by IRCC for TCF Canada. TCF Canada writing and speaking are scored out of 20; reading and listening out of 699.
| NCLC | reading | writing | listening | speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCLC 10 | 549–699 | 16–20 | 549–699 | 16–20 |
| NCLC 9 | 524–548 | 14–15 | 523–548 | 14–15 |
| NCLC 8 | 499–523 | 12–13 | 503–522 | 12–13 |
| NCLC 7 | 453–498 | 10–11 | 458–502 | 10–11 |
| NCLC 6 | 406–452 | 7–9 | 398–457 | 7–9 |
| NCLC 5 | 375–405 | 6 | 369–397 | 6 |
| NCLC 4 | 342–374 | 4–5 | 331–368 | 4–5 |
CRS points by NCLC level (first official language)
| NCLC per ability | Single (per ability) | With spouse (per ability) |
|---|---|---|
| NCLC 10+ | 34 | 32 |
| NCLC 9 | 31 | 29 |
| NCLC 8 | 23 | 22 |
| NCLC 7 | 17 | 16 |
| NCLC 6 | 9 | 8 |
| NCLC 4–5 | 6 | 6 |
| NCLC below 4 | 0 | 0 |
Plug your scores into the CRS calculator to see the full effect, including skill-transferability points (CLB 7 and CLB 9 in all four abilities are the key thresholds).
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Source: IRCC language test equivalency charts and Express Entry language test results.
Frequently asked questions
What TCF Canada score is NCLC 7?+
Reading 453, writing 10, listening 458 and speaking 10.
What TCF score is NCLC 9?+
Reading 524, writing 14, listening 523 and speaking 14.
Is TCF Canada the same as TCF Tout Public?+
No. Express Entry requires TCF Canada specifically.