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NCLC score calculator
Enter TEF Canada or TCF Canada scores and see the NCLC level per skill, with the reference table shown in full. A reference tool, not an official result.
Test d’évaluation de français pour le Canada
Type the score printed on your attestation for each skill. Nothing you enter leaves this page.
- Listening—Enter a score to see the level
- Reading—Enter a score to see the level
- Speaking—Enter a score to see the level
- Writing—Enter a score to see the level
TEF Canada to NCLC reference table
The same ranges the calculator uses, NCLC 10 down to 4. TEF Canada listening is out of 360, reading out of 300, speaking and writing out of 450.
| NCLC | Listening | Reading | Speaking | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 316–360 | 263–300 | 393–450 | 393–450 |
| 9 | 298–315 | 248–262 | 371–392 | 371–392 |
| 8 | 280–297 | 233–247 | 349–370 | 349–370 |
| 7 | 249–279 | 207–232 | 310–348 | 310–348 |
| 6 | 217–248 | 181–206 | 271–309 | 271–309 |
| 5 | 181–216 | 151–180 | 226–270 | 226–270 |
| 4 | 145–180 | 121–150 | 181–225 | 181–225 |
French results can add points in Express Entry; check IRCC for current values. Our guide: French and Express Entry CRS points.
Common questions
What is NCLC 7 in TEF Canada?
NCLC 7 in TEF Canada means at least 249 in listening (out of 360), 207 in reading (out of 300), and 310 in both speaking and writing (out of 450), according to the IRCC equivalency chart. Every skill must reach the band; the lowest skill sets your profile.
What is NCLC 7 in TCF Canada?
NCLC 7 in TCF Canada means at least 458 in listening and 453 in reading (both scored up to 699), and at least 10 out of 20 in speaking and in writing, according to the IRCC equivalency chart.
Is this an official IRCC calculator?
No. ParleSprint is a French-learning site and is not affiliated with IRCC, France Éducation international or CCI Paris. The ranges are copied from the public IRCC equivalency charts for reference and can change, so always confirm your level on the official IRCC page before relying on it.
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Ranges follow the IRCC test equivalency charts for TEF Canada and TCF Canada (NCLC 4–10). Explore all free tools. Authored for ParleSprint. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.