TCF Canada, the complete prep from A1 to your target NCLC
Understand the exam, follow the free A1 to B2 course mapped to TCF, then prove it with full timed mock exams.
Exam guide & format
The four skills, timing and what to expect on test day.
Scoring & NCLC
How TCF scores convert to NCLC and CRS points.
Syllabus A1 to B2
The full study path, mapped to the TCF skills.
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Theory, grammar, examples, exercises and practice.
Mock exams & practice
Full timed simulation with an NCLC estimate.
Check your French level
Find your level and get a study plan.
The TCF Canada exam, in brief
TCF Canada tests four skills: reading, listening, writing and speaking. Reading and listening are multiple choice; writing and speaking are graded tasks. Each skill converts to an NCLC level independently, so prep around your weakest one.
Scoring and NCLC
TCF Canada scores Reading and Listening on a 0 to 699 scale, and Writing and Speaking on a 0 to 20 scale. NCLC 7 in all four skills is the threshold for the French bonus on Express Entry (up to 50 CRS points).
| Skill | Scale | NCLC 7 band |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0 to 699 | 458 to 502 |
| Listening | 0 to 699 | 458 to 502 |
| Writing | 0 to 20 | 10 to 11 |
| Speaking | 0 to 20 | 10 to 11 |
Bands are estimates for planning. Verify against the official IRCC equivalency tables.
The TCF Canada syllabus, A1 to B2
The free course is structured across CEFR A1, A2, B1 and B2, mapped to the NCLC scale. NCLC 7, the Express Entry target, sits at B2. Each lesson carries a TCF-specific exam tip.