TCF Canada Score to CLB Level Conversion Table

TCF Canada Scores, Translated to CLB

TCF Canada scores map directly to CLB levels, which determine which immigration programs you qualify for. This page is the quick conversion table — for a full breakdown of what CLB actually measures and how the four skills work, see our complete CLB levels guide.

What Score Do You Need?

• Express Entry (Federal Skilled Worker): Minimum CLB 7 in all four skills. But to be competitive in the pool, CLB 9+ is strongly recommended.
• Canadian Experience Class (CEC): CLB 7 for NOC TEER 0 or 1 jobs; CLB 5 for NOC TEER 2 or 3.
• Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs): Varies by province; most require CLB 6–8.
• Francophone Immigration (Hors-Québec): CLB 7 minimum; achieving CLB 9 can double your Express Entry points for French language skills.

The Points Value of French (Express Entry)

Under Express Entry's Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), French language ability is one of the most powerful point multipliers available:

• CLB 7–8 in French + CLB 4 in English: up to 50 bonus CRS points
• CLB 9+ in French + CLB 4 in English: up to 50 bonus CRS points
• CLB 9+ in French + CLB 5 in English: up to 50 bonus CRS points

These bonuses can make the difference between an invitation and waiting indefinitely.

TCF Canada → CLB Conversion (Speaking)

• Score 6 = CLB 7
• Score 7–8 = CLB 8
• Score 9–10 = CLB 9
• Score 11–12 = CLB 10

Always check the official IRCC and TCF Canada grids for the most current conversion tables, as these are updated periodically.

Curious how this affects your own score? Run the numbers with our free CRS calculator.