TCF Practice

TCF Canada to NCLC Converter

Convert raw TCF Canada scores to NCLC using IRCC thresholds and compare NCLC 7 and NCLC 9 targets.

Reading

NCLC: 7

Gap to NCLC 7: +0 · Gap to NCLC 9: +71

Listening

NCLC: 7

Gap to NCLC 7: +0 · Gap to NCLC 9: +65

Writing

NCLC: 7

Gap to NCLC 7: +0 · Gap to NCLC 9: +4

Speaking

NCLC: 7

Gap to NCLC 7: +0 · Gap to NCLC 9: +4

Lowest NCLC: 7 · All four skills reach NCLC 7: Yes

How the calculation works

This converter uses locally stored, versioned IRCC TCF Canada thresholds. Scores below NCLC 4 remain explicitly “<4”, never NCLC 4 or 0.

Policy and eligibility details

How TCF Canada maps to NCLC

IRCC assesses listening, reading, writing, and speaking separately. This tool converts each skill only with published raw-score ranges; it does not replace an official language-test result.

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NCLC 7 and NCLC 9

NCLC 7 and NCLC 9 are common planning targets, but immigration programs do not all use the same threshold. Check the complete, current conditions of the intended program when applying or reviewing a round.

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Official source and update

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Last verified: 2026-07-11. View official source.

This tool supports exam preparation and planning. It is not immigration advice or an invitation guarantee.

Train for NCLC 7

Program policy overview

Check the official rules before setting your TCF target

These summaries cover public conditions directly connected to French results. They identify what to check next and do not replace full eligibility, round instructions, or an individual application assessment.

CRS and French additional points

A valid job offer no longer directly adds 50 or 200 CRS points. Once all French abilities reach NCLC 7, the 25 or 50 French additional points still depend on English results; a score never guarantees an invitation.

View official policy: IRCC CRS criteria

Ontario French-Speaking Skilled Worker

This stream generally requires French CLB/NCLC 7 and English CLB 6 in all abilities. You also need Federal Skilled Worker or Canadian Experience Class eligibility and an Ontario invitation.

View official policy: Ontario OINP requirements

Atlantic Immigration Program

AIP requires an offer from a designated employer. The language threshold depends on the job category, and education, experience, and settlement-fund requirements must also be checked.

View official policy: IRCC AIP eligibility

Home Care Worker Immigration pilots

The pilots are not currently accepting new applications. If they reopen, check the stream, qualifying offer, occupation experience or training, education, and four language abilities.

View official policy: IRCC pilot status

Policies, intake windows, and round criteria can change. Check the official page and current instructions before applying.