TEF Canada to NCLC chart
IRCC only accepts the « Équivalence ancien score » column of your TEF Canada results. The « Score / 699 » column is not compatible with its system. Each skill converts separately, and the weakest one is the level that counts.
| NCLC | Speaking | Listening | Reading | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 and above | 393 to 450 | 316 to 360 | 263 to 300 | 393 to 450 |
| 9 | 371 to 392 | 298 to 315 | 248 to 262 | 371 to 392 |
| 8 | 349 to 370 | 280 to 297 | 233 to 247 | 349 to 370 |
| 7 | 310 to 348 | 249 to 279 | 207 to 232 | 310 to 348 |
| 6 | 271 to 309 | 217 to 248 | 181 to 206 | 271 to 309 |
| 5 | 226 to 270 | 181 to 216 | 151 to 180 | 226 to 270 |
| 4 | 181 to 225 | 145 to 180 | 121 to 150 | 181 to 225 |
Took the TCF Canada instead?
The TCF Canada uses a different scale (listening and reading out of 699, writing and speaking out of 20): use the TCF to NCLC converter. To see how many points your level earns, use the Express Entry French points calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What TEF Canada score do I need for NCLC 7?+−
Speaking 310 to 348, listening 249 to 279, reading 207 to 232, writing 310 to 348 (« Équivalence ancien score »). NCLC 7 has to be reached in each of the four skills.
Which column of my TEF results should I use?+−
IRCC asks you to use the « Équivalence ancien score » column. The « Score / 699 » column is not compatible with its system: don't enter it in your Express Entry profile.
What TEF score do I need for NCLC 9?+−
Speaking 371 to 392, listening 298 to 315, reading 248 to 262, writing 371 to 392.