TCF to NCLC conversion chart
Convert TCF Canada scores to NCLC levels for Express Entry: the full TCF to NCLC chart for reading, writing, listening and speaking, with the CRS points each level earns.
TCF Canada to NCLC
| NCLC | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking | CRS per ability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCLC 10 | 549 or more | 16 or more | 549 or more | 16 or more | 34 |
| NCLC 9 | 524 to 548 | 14 to 15 | 523 to 548 | 14 to 15 | 31 |
| NCLC 8 | 499 to 523 | 12 to 13 | 503 to 522 | 12 to 13 | 23 |
| NCLC 7 | 453 to 498 | 10 to 11 | 458 to 502 | 10 to 11 | 17 |
| NCLC 6 | 406 to 452 | 7 to 9 | 398 to 457 | 7 to 9 | 9 |
| NCLC 5 | 375 to 405 | 6 | 369 to 397 | 6 | 6 |
| NCLC 4 | 342 to 374 | 4 to 5 | 331 to 368 | 4 to 5 | 6 |
Below NCLC 4 earns no points. CRS points shown are for a single candidate; see all language points.
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- What TCF score is NCLC 7?
- reading 453, writing 10, listening 458, speaking 10. NCLC 7 in all four abilities is the minimum for the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
- What TCF score is NCLC 9?
- reading 524, writing 14, listening 523, speaking 14. NCLC 9 in all four abilities earns the full language part of skill transferability.
- What is the minimum TCF score for Express Entry?
- It depends on the program: NCLC 7 in all four abilities for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, NCLC 7 (TEER 0 or 1 jobs) or NCLC 5 (TEER 2 or 3 jobs) for the Canadian Experience Class, and NCLC 5 for speaking and listening with NCLC 4 for reading and writing for the Federal Skilled Trades Program.
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