French-language proficiency draws 2026: CRS cut-offs
Latest cut-off
435
Lowest
382
Highest
435
Invitations
55,500
Cut-off trend
Every French-language proficiency draw in 2026
| Round | Date | CRS cut-off | Change | Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #450 | October 16, 2026 | 435 | +53 | 5,000 |
| #437 | August 19, 2026 | 382 | -9 | 5,000 |
| #433 | August 6, 2026 | 391 | -8 | 5,000 |
| #429 | July 22, 2026 | 399 | -21 | 5,000 |
| #425 | July 9, 2026 | 420 | +11 | 5,000 |
| #418 | May 28, 2026 | 409 | +9 | 4,500 |
| #414 | April 29, 2026 | 400 | -19 | 4,000 |
| #411 | April 15, 2026 | 419 | +26 | 4,000 |
| #405 | March 18, 2026 | 393 | -4 | 4,000 |
| #401 | March 4, 2026 | 397 | -3 | 5,500 |
| #394 | February 6, 2026 | 400 | – | 8,500 |
Common questions
- What is the latest French-language proficiency draw cut-off?
- 435, in round #450 on October 16, 2026, which invited 5,000 candidates.
- What CRS score do I need for a French-language proficiency draw?
- In 2026 the cut-off has been between 382 and 435, averaging 404. Cut-offs move with each draw, so a score near the recent cut-offs is competitive but not guaranteed.
- Who is invited in French-language proficiency draws?
- Candidates with strong French: NCLC 7 or higher in all four abilities.
Are you above the French-language proficiency cut-off?
Quick CRS adds up every factor and shows your score under today’s rules and the rules from November 3, 2026, side by side. Free, about 3 minutes.