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This entry brings together TCF Canada to NCLC, CRS, and PSTQ tools with public policy notes by program. Results support preparation planning only and never confirm eligibility or an invitation.
Use TCF Canada / Québec French levels to estimate Express Entry, Quebec, Ontario, Atlantic and community pilot pathways.
The converter, CRS French-points calculator, and PSTQ planning tool run on TCF Practice. Results support planning only and are not immigration advice.
Program policy overview
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.
All four French abilities must reach NCLC 7. You must also qualify for one of Express Entry's programs and meet the instructions for the specific round.
View official policy: IRCC French-category requirementsRead the full guideA 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 criteriaRead the full guidePSTQ Arrima invitations can separately set stream, occupation, region, experience, French, and score criteria. The calculator supports planning and does not predict an invitation.
View official policy: Québec Arrima invitations 2026Read the full guidePEQ is temporarily open until July 2, 2028, with a 2026 intake window from July 2 to October 31. Verify oral, written, study, and work-experience conditions for your stream.
View official policy: Québec PEQ French and intake conditionsRead the full guideThis 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 requirementsRead the full guideAIP 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 eligibilityRead the full guideThese routes normally require a designated community and a qualifying job offer. The Francophone pilot requires NCLC 5 in all four abilities; other rural thresholds vary by job TEER.
View official policy: IRCC Francophone pilot language rulesRead the full guideThe 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 statusRead the full guidePolicies, intake windows, and round criteria can change. Check the official page and current instructions before applying.
The policy cards summarize language thresholds, intake windows, and limitations to verify for Express Entry, Québec, Ontario, Atlantic, and community programs.
Every summary links to the responsible authority. Round instructions, occupation criteria, job offers, and individual circumstances remain decisive.