Question 1

Is TCF Canada accepted for Express Entry?

Accepted Answer

Yes, TCF Canada is designated by IRCC for Express Entry, Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class, and all Provincial Nominee Programs requiring French proficiency proof.

Question 2

What NCLC level do I need for Express Entry?

Accepted Answer

For Federal Skilled Worker, you need minimum NCLC 7 in each skill. Canadian Experience Class requires NCLC 7 for NOC 0/A jobs or NCLC 5 for NOC B jobs. Higher scores earn more CRS points, with significant bonus points for NCLC 9+.

Question 3

What's the difference between TCF Canada and regular TCF?

Accepted Answer

TCF Canada is specifically designed for IRCC and tests all four skills mandatory. Regular TCF (TCF Tout Public) is modular—only Listening and Reading are mandatory. For Canadian immigration, you MUST take TCF Canada, not regular TCF.

Question 4

Can I take TCF Canada or TEF Canada?

Accepted Answer

Both TCF Canada and TEF Canada are accepted by IRCC. Choose based on test availability, format preference, and which test you find easier. Many candidates take both to combine their best scores.

Question 5

How are TCF Canada scores converted to NCLC?

Accepted Answer

Each skill receives a TCF score (0-699) which converts to NCLC: 549-699 = NCLC 10-12, 499-548 = NCLC 9, 450-498 = NCLC 8, 400-449 = NCLC 7, 331-399 = NCLC 6, 300-330 = NCLC 5, 200-299 = NCLC 4. Check IRCC's official conversion table.

Question 6

Can I retake individual sections of TCF Canada?

Accepted Answer

No, TCF Canada must be taken as a complete test with all four sections. If you want to improve one skill, you must retake the entire exam. Results are valid for 2 years.

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