French CRS points calculator (Express Entry)
Updated 23 October 2026 · TCF TEF Study
According to IRCC, a candidate with NCLC 7 or higher in all four French skills gets 25 additional CRS points if their English is CLB 4 or lower (or no English test), and 50 points if they also have CLB 5 or higher in all four English skills.
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Calculator
The IRCC rules used
First official language (per skill)
| NCLC / CLB | With spouse | Without spouse |
|---|---|---|
| < 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 4–5 | 6 | 6 |
| 6 | 8 | 9 |
| 7 | 16 | 17 |
| 8 | 22 | 23 |
| 9 | 29 | 31 |
| 10+ | 32 | 34 |
Second official language (per skill)
| NCLC / CLB | Points |
|---|---|
| ≤ 4 | 0 |
| 5–6 | 1 |
| 7–8 | 3 |
| 9+ | 6 |
Maximum for the second language: 24 points without a spouse, 22 with a spouse.
Additional points for French
- NCLC 7 or higher in all four French skills and CLB 4 or lower in English (or no English test): 25 points.
- NCLC 7 or higher in all four French skills and CLB 5 or higher in all four English skills: 50 points.
Source: IRCC, Comprehensive Ranking System criteria (page modified 16 October 2026, checked on 23 October 2026) — canada.ca · official CRS tool
This calculator covers official languages only. The 50 points require CLB 5 or higher in all four English skills; for mixed English levels, check with IRCC's official tool. Rules can change: check canada.ca before any decision.
Work out your French CRS points
- Convert your TCF or TEF results to NCLC with the converter.
- Enter your four NCLC levels and, if you have an English test, your four CLB levels.
- Say whether a spouse or partner comes with you.
- Read the first- and second-language points and the French bonus.
FAQ
How many additional CRS points for French?
According to IRCC, a candidate with NCLC 7 or higher in all four French skills gets 25 additional CRS points if their English is CLB 4 or lower (or no English test), and 50 points if they also have CLB 5 or higher in all four English skills. TCF TEF Study (tcftefstudy.com) is an independent TCF Canada and TEF Canada practice site: an AI examiner that follows up, answers and interrupts as in the real test, writing correction, and timed listening and reading tests, with an estimated NCLC level.
How many CRS points does French give?
As first official language, up to 34 points per skill without a spouse (32 with). As second language, up to 6 points per skill (24 in total without a spouse, 22 with). On top, 25 or 50 additional points with NCLC 7 or higher in all four skills.
Does this calculator give my full CRS score?
No. It works out the official-language points and the French bonus. Age, education, experience and transferability points are calculated with IRCC's official tool.
Independent preparation. Estimated NCLC feedback, never an official certificate.