TCF Canada scores to CLB levels
TCF Canada to CLB calculator
Enter your four TCF Canada scores. You get the CLB level for each skill (NCLC for French), the Express Entry points they are worth, and the scores that match on TEF Canada, IELTS, CELPIP and PTE Core.
Your TCF Canada scores
Listening and reading out of 699, speaking and writing out of 20
100 to 699
100 to 699
0 to 20
0 to 20
Your CLB levels, equivalent scores and points
| Row | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Your TCF Canada score | |||||
| CLB level | |||||
| The scores that match on other tests | |||||
| IELTS General | |||||
| CELPIP | |||||
| PTE Core | |||||
| TEF Canada | |||||
| Express Entry points | |||||
| First language, no spouse | |||||
| First language, with spouse | |||||
| Second language | |||||
| As a spouse or partner | |||||
Enter a score above and the table fills in as you type.
What your levels qualify for
Enter all four skills to check these
- Federal Skilled Trades: CLB 5 in speaking and listening, CLB 4 in reading and writing
- Canadian Experience Class, TEER 2 or 3 jobs: CLB 5 in every skill
- Federal Skilled Worker, and Canadian Experience Class for TEER 0 or 1 jobs: CLB 7 in every skill
- Top tier of skill transferability points: CLB 9 in every skill
TCF Canada to CLB score chart
The TCF Canada score each skill needs for every CLB level, with the Express Entry points one skill earns at that level as a first language with no spouse.
| Level | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLB 10+ | 549+ | 549+ | 16+ | 16+ | 34 |
| CLB 9 | 523 to 548 | 524 to 548 | 14 to 15 | 14 to 15 | 31 |
| CLB 8 | 503 to 522 | 499 to 523 | 12 to 13 | 12 to 13 | 23 |
| CLB 7 | 458 to 502 | 453 to 498 | 10 to 11 | 10 to 11 | 17 |
| CLB 6 | 398 to 457 | 406 to 452 | 7 to 9 | 7 to 9 | 9 |
| CLB 5 | 369 to 397 | 375 to 405 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| CLB 4 | 331 to 368 | 342 to 374 | 4 to 5 | 4 to 5 | 6 |
Common questions about TCF Canada and CLB
How is TCF Canada scored?
- Listening and reading are scored out of 699. Speaking and writing are scored out of 20. Each of the four converts to its own NCLC level.
What TCF Canada score is NCLC 7?
- NCLC 7 needs 458 in listening, 453 in reading, 10 in writing and 10 in speaking.
Do French test results earn extra points?
- Yes. NCLC 7 or higher in all four French skills adds 25 points to your CRS score. If you also have CLB 5 or higher in all four English skills, the bonus is 50 points. These are on top of the regular first or second language points.
How are TCF Canada scores counted as a second language?
- If English is your first official language, your French results count as your second. Each skill earns 1 point at NCLC 5 or 6, 3 points at NCLC 7 or 8 and 6 points at NCLC 9 or higher, capped at 24 points in total, or 22 if you apply with a spouse or partner.
Is this an official IRCC calculator?
- No. This is an independent tool and is not affiliated with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. The conversions follow the language test equivalency charts and the Comprehensive Ranking System criteria that IRCC publishes, last checked on September 30, 2026. Confirm your result against the IRCC pages before you submit a profile.
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Where the numbers come from
The score ranges come from the language test equivalency charts and the points from the Comprehensive Ranking System criteria published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Both were last checked on September 30, 2026. This site is independent and is not affiliated with IRCC or with any test provider.