TCF Canada → NCLC converter
Enter your four scores: each skill is converted with IRCC’s table.
Your NCLC levels
TCF Canada to NCLC equivalency table
| Level | Listening (/699) | Reading (/699) | Writing (/20) | Speaking (/20) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCLC 10 | 549–699 | 549–699 | 16–20 | 16–20 |
| NCLC 9 | 523–548 | 524–548 | 14–15 | 14–15 |
| NCLC 8 | 503–522 | 499–523 | 12–13 | 12–13 |
| NCLC 7 | 458–502 | 453–498 | 10–11 | 10–11 |
| NCLC 6 | 398–457 | 406–452 | 7–9 | 7–9 |
| NCLC 5 | 369–397 | 375–405 | 6 | 6 |
| NCLC 4 | 331–368 | 342–374 | 4–5 | 4–5 |
Source: IRCC, “Language test” (Express Entry) and “Language test equivalency charts”. Scores below NCLC 4 are not listed in the table.
Frequently asked questions
What TCF Canada score is NCLC 7?
According to IRCC: 453–498 in reading, 458–502 in listening, 10–11 out of 20 in writing and in speaking.
What TCF Canada score is NCLC 9?
According to IRCC: 524–548 in reading, 523–548 in listening, 14–15 out of 20 in writing and in speaking.
Is NCLC the same as CLB?
Yes for Express Entry: NCLC is the French-language scale and CLB the English one; IRCC uses the same levels and the same CRS points for both.