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TCF Canada score calculator
Convert your section scores into NCLC levels and see immediately whether they reach the thresholds that matter for Express Entry and PR.
Based on IRCC score-equivalency ranges for TCF Canada. Unofficial guidance — always verify on canada.ca.
Understanding your result
Immigration programs read your TCF Canada result as four independent NCLC levels, not a total. A profile with 12/20 in writing but 380/699 in listening is an NCLC 5 profile, because the weakest skill governs. That's why the calculator highlights your lowest skill — it's the one to train next, and our practice modules are built around exactly that loop: test, find the weak skill, drill it, re-test.
| CLB / NCLC | Reading /699 | Listening /699 | Writing /20 | Speaking /20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 549–699 | 549–699 | 16–20 | 16–20 |
| 9 | 524–548 | 523–548 | 14–15 | 14–15 |
| 8 | 499–523 | 503–522 | 12–13 | 12–13 |
| 7key target | 453–498 | 458–502 | 10–11 | 10–11 |
| 6 | 406–452 | 398–457 | 7–9 | 7–9 |
| 5 | 375–405 | 369–397 | 6–6 | 6–6 |
| 4 | 342–374 | 331–368 | 4–5 | 4–5 |
Know your score before exam day
Take free timed mock tests and get an estimated CLB/NCLC band after every attempt — no surprises when the official results arrive.
Frequently asked questions
How is the TCF Canada scored?
Reading and listening are scored on a 0–699 scale; writing and speaking are scored 0–20. There is no single overall score for immigration — each skill converts to its own NCLC level, and your weakest skill sets your usable level.
What score do I need for 50 CRS points?
NCLC 7 in all four French skills (with CLB 5+ in English) earns up to 50 additional CRS points. NCLC 7 means Reading 453/699, Listening 458/699, Writing 10/20, Speaking 10/20.
Is a higher score than NCLC 7 worth it?
Yes — first-official-language points rise sharply at CLB 9 and again at CLB 10. If French is your first official language, pushing from NCLC 7 to 9 can be worth dozens of CRS points across the four skills.
How long are TCF Canada scores valid?
Two years from the results date, for IRCC purposes. Plan your exam so results stay valid throughout your application.