Express Entry Draw Report: June 2026 — French Draws Dominate Again
June 2026 Express Entry Draws — Full Summary
June 2026 continued the dominant trend of French-language draws accounting for the vast majority of invitations issued through Express Entry. IRCC held 5 rounds of invitations in June, with French-proficiency draws making up over 70% of all ITAs issued.
Here is every draw that took place in June 2026:
| Date | Draw Type | ITAs Issued | CRS Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2026 | French Proficiency | 8,500 | 407 |
| June 11, 2026 | General (No Program) | 3,500 | 511 |
| June 17, 2026 | French Proficiency | 9,000 | 379 |
| June 22, 2026 | Healthcare Occupations | 2,800 | 434 |
| June 25, 2026 | French Proficiency | 8,800 | 412 |
June 2026 Totals
- Total ITAs issued in June: 32,600
- French draw ITAs: 26,300 (80.7% of total)
- General draw ITAs: 3,500 (10.7%)
- Specialty draw ITAs: 2,800 (8.6%)
- Lowest French CRS in June: 379
- Highest General CRS in June: 511
Key Takeaway: The Gap Is Growing
The gap between French and General draws is now over 130 CRS points on average. A French speaker at CRS 380 is getting invited while a non-French speaker at CRS 510 is still waiting.
This is not a short-term blip. IRCC's commitment to French immigration is codified in the 2024 Action Plan for Official Languages, which targets 10% Francophone immigration outside Quebec by 2036. They are on track and accelerating.
What This Means for French Learners
To qualify for French draws, you need NCLC 7 (equivalent to B2) in all four skills on TCF Canada or TEF Canada. That single language score is the single most powerful CRS booster available:
- French NCLC 7+ first official language: up to +50 CRS points
- French as second official language: up to +30 additional CRS points
- Entry into French-proficiency draws (CRS cutoff 379-412 vs 511 General)
CRS Score Trend — French Draws (2026 YTD)
| Month | Lowest French CRS | General CRS |
|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | 419 | 530 |
| February 2026 | 401 | 524 |
| March 2026 | 396 | 519 |
| April 2026 | 388 | 514 |
| May 2026 | 382 | 507 |
| June 2026 | 379 | 511 |
The French CRS cutoff has been declining steadily — from 419 in January to 379 in June. More pool candidates are accumulating French scores, but IRCC is also issuing more invitations to compensate.
When Is the Next Draw?
IRCC typically holds French draws every 2-3 weeks. Based on the June 25 draw, the next French draw is expected around July 9-16, 2026. We will report results as soon as they are published.
Bookmark this blog or follow WayToFrench for draw-by-draw updates. If you are currently preparing for TCF Canada or TEF Canada, now is the time to accelerate — every French draw that passes without your ITA is a missed opportunity at CRS 380-410.
How to Qualify for French Draws
- Take TCF Canada or TEF Canada — these are the only two French exams IRCC accepts for Express Entry
- Score NCLC 7 or higher in listening, speaking, reading, and writing
- Create your Express Entry profile and enter the pool
- Select French as your first official language — this flags you for French draws
- Wait for the next draw — with CRS 379+ and French scores, your wait should be short
Want to see where you stand? Plug your profile into our Express Entry CRS calculator.