TEF Canada to NCLC converter
Convert TEF Canada results to NCLC levels using IRCC's Express Entry chart. Use the “Équivalence ancien score” column on your attestation — not “Score / 699”. NCLC 7 in all four abilities unlocks up to 50 additional CRS points and French-language category draws.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Enter the “Équivalence ancien score” column from your TEF Canada attestation — IRCC says not to use the “Score / 699” column for Express Entry.
TEF to NCLC chart
Official equivalency published by IRCC for TEF Canada. Enter the “Équivalence ancien score” column from your TEF Canada attestation — IRCC says not to use the “Score / 699” column for Express Entry.
| NCLC | reading | writing | listening | speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCLC 10 | 263–300 | 393–450 | 316–360 | 393–450 |
| NCLC 9 | 248–262 | 371–392 | 298–315 | 371–392 |
| NCLC 8 | 233–247 | 349–370 | 280–297 | 349–370 |
| NCLC 7 | 207–232 | 310–348 | 249–279 | 310–348 |
| NCLC 6 | 181–206 | 271–309 | 217–248 | 271–309 |
| NCLC 5 | 151–180 | 226–270 | 181–216 | 226–270 |
| NCLC 4 | 121–150 | 181–225 | 145–180 | 181–225 |
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 TEF score is NCLC 7 for Express Entry?+
Using the Équivalence ancien score column: reading 207–232, writing 310–348, listening 249–279 and speaking 310–348.
How many CRS points is French worth?+
NCLC 7+ in all four French abilities adds 50 additional points if you also have CLB 5+ in all four English abilities, or 25 points otherwise — on top of the points French earns as a first or second official language.
Which TEF score do I enter in my Express Entry profile?+
IRCC says to enter only the scores from the “Équivalence ancien score” column. Your attestation also shows “Score / 699”, but IRCC says those results aren’t compatible with its system and entering the wrong scores could lead to a refused application.