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Plain-language guides to the French tests for Canadian immigration: how they work, what scores you need, and how to prepare.

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The essentials: the two tests and how to choose.

TCF Canada 2026: Format, CLB/NCLC Scores & How to PassThe four sections, how scores convert to CLB/NCLC, and a study plan that works.Read the guide →TEF Canada 2026: Format, CLB/NCLC Scores & How to PassThe sibling test explained: sections, scoring and preparation.Read the guide →TCF vs TEF Canada: Which French Test Should You Take?A clear side-by-side comparison and a recommendation.Read the guide →

Immigration & points

Why French matters for Express Entry and work permits.

How to Get NCLC 7 in French for Express EntryThe key French threshold, what it adds to your CRS and a realistic plan.Read the guide →French Bonus Points in Express Entry, ExplainedHow the 25 and 50-point bonuses and French-category draws work.Read the guide →TCF Canada Score to CLB (NCLC) Conversion ChartThe exact TCF scores for every NCLC level, including 5, 7 and 9.Read the guide →TEF Canada Score to CLB (NCLC) Conversion ChartThe TEF score bands for every NCLC level, and which result column IRCC uses.Read the guide →How Long Does It Take to Reach NCLC 7 in French?Realistic timelines from A1, A2 or B1, with study-hour ranges and sample weekly schedules.Read the guide →C16 Work Permit (Mobilité Francophone): French RequirementsNCLC 5 in oral skills only: how to qualify quickly.Read the guide →

Practice & preparation

Hands-on help for each skill.

Free TCF Canada Practice Test OnlineReal exam-style questions with instant scoring. No card needed.Read the guide →TCF Canada Listening Practice: Tips for Compréhension OraleHow the listening test works and a simple weekly routine.Read the guide →TCF Canada Speaking Test: Expression Orale Tips & PracticeThe three tasks, what evaluators look for and a weekly routine.Read the guide →TCF Canada Writing Test: Expression Écrite Format & TipsThe three tasks, word counts and a weekly routine.Read the guide →TCF Canada Reading Test: Compréhension Écrite StrategiesFormat, timing, strategies and a weekly routine.Read the guide →TEF Canada Expression Écrite: Sample Structure & TipsSection A, Section B, a reusable structure and a weekly routine.Read the guide →TEF Canada Expression Orale: Section A & B TipsThe two role-plays, useful phrases and a weekly routine.Read the guide →FrenchPathway FAQLevels, the free trial, TCF vs TEF, refunds and installing the app.Read the guide →How to Use TCF Canada Mock Exams to Estimate Your NCLC LevelHow to run realistic mocks, read the scores honestly and decide when to book.Read the guide →TEF Canada Cost and Booking: What to Know Before You RegisterWhy fees differ by centre, what to compare, and how to avoid paying twice.Read the guide →How Long Are TCF and TEF Canada Results Valid for Express Entry?The two-year window, when the clock starts and how to time your test.Read the guide →TCF Canada Test Day Tips: Your Exam Day ChecklistWhat to bring, what to leave at home and how the exam day usually runs.Read the guide →Best Way to Study French for Express EntryA skill-by-skill weekly routine and how to measure real progress toward NCLC 7.Read the guide →

Quick answers

Short, direct answers to common exam and points questions.

Express Entry French Draw, October 16, 2026: CRS 435The official numbers from IRCC, how they compare with recent draws, and what NCLC 7 has to do with it.Read the article →How Many CRS Points Is NCLC 7 Worth?The 25 and 50-point French bonus, plus core language points, explained simply.Read the guide →Is the TCF Canada Hard? An Honest AnswerWhat makes the test difficult, what is easier than expected, and how to judge if you are ready.Read the guide →Is the TEF Canada Hard? An Honest AnswerWhat makes the TEF difficult, what is easier than expected, and how to tell if you are ready.Read the guide →How to Book the TCF Canada: Step-by-StepSix steps to book your test with an approved centre, plus a timeline and the mistakes to avoid.Read the guide →How Long Do TCF Canada Results Take?The results timeline from test day to attestation, and how to plan around an Express Entry deadline.Read the guide →Can You Take the TCF Canada Online?Why the exam is sat in person at an approved centre, what you can do online, and how to spot fake offers.Read the guide →What Is CLB 5 in French?What NCLC 5 means in daily life, the TCF and TEF scores that equal it, and which routes it opens.Read the guide →

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These guides are for general information and are not legal or immigration advice. Always check the official IRCC website for current requirements.

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