TEF Canada Score to CLB Converter
Enter your raw TEF Canada scores for all four skills. Get your CLB/NCLC level for each, your effective level for Express Entry, and your French bonus points — instantly.
Enter Your TEF Canada Scores
Enter your raw score for each section. Find them on your official result attestation.
Official IRCC TEF Canada → CLB Conversion Table
Last verified against IRCC published table: May 2026.
| CLB / NCLC | Compréhension orale Listening (max 360) | Compréhension écrite Reading (max 300) | Expression écrite Writing (max 450) | Expression orale Speaking (max 450) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLB 4 | 145–180 | 121–150 | 181–225 | 181–225 |
| CLB 5 | 181–216 | 151–180 | 226–270 | 226–270 |
| CLB 6 | 217–248 | 181–205 | 271–309 | 271–309 |
| CLB 7EE min | 249–279 | 206–232 | 310–348 | 310–348 |
| CLB 8 | 280–297 | 233–247 | 349–370 | 349–370 |
| CLB 9 | 298–315 | 248–262 | 371–392 | 371–392 |
| CLB 10+ | 316–360 | 263–300 | 393–450 | 393–450 |
“EE min” = minimum CLB required for all four French skills to unlock the Express Entry French bonus (25 or 50 CRS points).
How TEF Canada Scoring Works
TEF Canada produces four independent raw scores — one for each skill. There is no single overall TEF score. IRCC converts each raw score to a CLB/NCLC level using the table above, and your effective French level for immigration is the lowest of the four CLB levels.
This means three CLB 9 scores and one CLB 6 gives you an effective NCLC 6 — which means zero French bonus points and no access to French category-based draws. The weakest skill is the one to fix.
French Bonus Points in Express Entry
| Scenario | Bonus CRS |
|---|---|
| All 4 French skills NCLC 7+ AND English CLB 5+ | +50 points |
| All 4 French skills NCLC 7+ AND English CLB 4 or below | +25 points |
| Any French skill below NCLC 7 | 0 points |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert my TEF Canada score to CLB?
Use the official IRCC conversion table. For example, a Listening score of 249–279 = CLB 7, a Reading score of 206–232 = CLB 7, and Writing/Speaking of 310–348 = CLB 7. Each skill is converted independently.
What TEF Canada score do I need for Express Entry?
You need a minimum of CLB 7 in all four skills to qualify for the French language bonus in Express Entry. CLB 7 requires: Listening ≥249, Reading ≥206, Writing ≥310, Speaking ≥310.
Does IRCC use NCLC or CLB for TEF Canada?
IRCC reports French test results as NCLC (Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens), which is numerically identical to CLB. NCLC 7 = CLB 7. The conversion table is the same.
How many CRS points do I get for French ability?
If all four French skills are NCLC 7+ and your English is CLB 5+, you receive 50 additional CRS points. If your English is CLB 4 or below, you still receive 25 points. Below NCLC 7 in any skill = 0 bonus points.
What is the minimum TEF score for CLB 7 in each section?
For CLB 7: Listening minimum is 249/360, Reading minimum is 206/300, Writing minimum is 310/450, Speaking minimum is 310/450.
Can I see which skill is dragging my CLB down?
Yes — your effective CLB for Express Entry is your lowest individual skill score. This converter highlights your weakest skill so you know exactly where to focus your preparation.
Know your target. Now go hit it.
FrenchSprint gives you AI-graded practice for all four TEF Canada skills — reading, listening, writing, and speaking — with real-time CLB feedback so you always know where you stand.
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