Is TCF Canada accepted for the Federal Skilled Worker Program?

Yes. IRCC accepts TCF Canada as an approved French test for the Federal Skilled Worker Program.

What TCF Canada scores do I need for FSWP?

For French as your first official language, the NCLC 7 minimums are listening 458, reading 453, writing 10, and speaking 10.

Is the FSWP 67-point score the same as CRS?

No. The 67-out-of-100 grid determines program eligibility. CRS is a separate score used to rank your profile in the Express Entry pool.

Do I need a Canadian job offer for FSWP?

Not as a universal minimum. Qualifying arranged employment may add selection points and affect proof-of-funds rules, but applicants can otherwise qualify without it.

Using TCF Canada for the Federal Skilled Worker Program

Yes. IRCC accepts TCF Canada for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP). If French is your first official language, the minimum is NCLC 7 in all four abilities: TCF Canada listening 458, reading 453, writing 10, and speaking 10.

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First official language scores and selection points

NCLC 7 requires listening 458, reading 453, writing 10, and speaking 10, and gives 4 points per ability for 16 FSWP selection points. NCLC 8 gives 5 points per ability; NCLC 9 or higher gives 6 points per ability, up to 24. A score below NCLC 7 in any ability does not meet the first official language minimum.

Second official language and result validity

If French is your second official language, NCLC 5 in all four abilities gives 4 total points; the TCF minimums are listening 369, reading 375, writing 6, and speaking 6. Test results must be less than 2 years old when you complete the Express Entry profile and submit the permanent residence application.

Work experience and education minimums

You generally need at least one year or 1,560 hours of continuous paid TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 work in the same primary NOC during the last 10 years. Canadian education needs an eligible credential; foreign education generally needs a completed credential and an Educational Credential Assessment for immigration.

67 points out of 100 is different from your CRS

After meeting the minimums, the FSWP grid awards up to 100 points for language, education, experience, age, arranged employment, and adaptability; you need at least 67. That score is different from your CRS ranking in the Express Entry pool and does not guarantee an invitation. You must also plan to live outside the province of Quebec and check the current proof-of-funds rules.

Frequently asked questions

Is TCF Canada accepted for the Federal Skilled Worker Program?: Yes. IRCC accepts TCF Canada as an approved French test for the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
What TCF Canada scores do I need for FSWP?: For French as your first official language, the NCLC 7 minimums are listening 458, reading 453, writing 10, and speaking 10.
Is the FSWP 67-point score the same as CRS?: No. The 67-out-of-100 grid determines program eligibility. CRS is a separate score used to rank your profile in the Express Entry pool.
Do I need a Canadian job offer for FSWP?: Not as a universal minimum. Qualifying arranged employment may add selection points and affect proof-of-funds rules, but applicants can otherwise qualify without it.

Official source

2026-08-22.

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