Express Entry French bonus points calculator
See the CRS additional points strong French earns in Express Entry under the current rules: 25 points for NCLC 7 or higher in all four abilities, 50 when your English also reaches CLB 5 or higher in all four.
How we calculated this
The points follow the current Express Entry rules: NCLC 7 or higher in all four French abilities earns 25 additional CRS points, plus 25 more (50 total) when English is CLB 5 or higher in all four abilities (IRCC, Express Entry for French-speaking skilled workers and the CRS criteria page; method checked 2026-10-20): https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/campaigns/francophone-immigration-outside-quebec/francophone-immigration-express-entry.html and https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/check-score/crs-criteria.html
The French-language proficiency category in category-based draws requires NCLC 7 in all four abilities plus the instructions for that round: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/rounds-invitations/category-based-selection.html
Rules, categories and draw cut-offs change. This tool restates the published rule on the checked date; canada.ca is the authority. It is not immigration advice and cannot promise an invitation.
Method checked on 2026-10-20.
A restatement of a published government rule on one date, not immigration advice. Points, categories and draws change; canada.ca is the authority.
Questions
- Does French have to be my first language for the bonus?
- No. The additional points apply even when French is your second official language, as long as all four abilities reach NCLC 7.
- Which French tests count?
- IRCC accepts TEF Canada and TCF Canada for Express Entry. Other tests such as TEFAQ or TCF Quebec serve Quebec programs, not the federal bonus.
- Do these points guarantee an invitation?
- No. Points change your rank in the pool; an invitation depends on the draw. No one can promise an invitation to apply.
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