Reference
The full TEF Canada band table.
Every NCLC level from 4 to 10, per skill, with the NCLC 7 row marked.
Which TEF Canada score matches each NCLC level?
Read down your skill column, then across to the NCLC level. Each skill has its own ranges, so the same raw score can land on different levels depending on which section it came from. The NCLC 7 row is highlighted.
| NCLC | Compréhension écrite | Expression écrite | Compréhension orale | Expression orale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 546–699 | 558–699 | 546–699 | 556–699 |
| 9 | 503–545 | 512–557 | 503–545 | 518–555 |
| 8 | 462–502 | 472–511 | 462–502 | 494–517 |
| 7 | 434–461 | 428–471 | 434–461 | 456–493 |
| 6 | 393–433 | 379–427 | 393–433 | 422–455 |
| 5 | 352–392 | 330–378 | 352–392 | 387–421 |
| 4 | 306–351 | 268–329 | 306–351 | 328–386 |
Score bands for TEF Canada tests taken after 10 December 2023, on the 0–699 scale. For Express Entry, follow the current instructions in your own IRCC account.
IRCC currently directs Express Entry candidates to the previous score equivalency column, so the /699 figures printed on your attestation are not typed straight into the profile.
Last reviewed: September 2026
How long are TEF Canada results valid?
Language test results have a validity window for immigration purposes, and expired results are not accepted. Check the date printed on your attestation and the current requirement in your own IRCC account before you submit.
Why do different websites show different TEF Canada scores?
The scale changed for tests taken after 10 December 2023. Older pages still show the previous ranges. Confirm which scale a table refers to before using it, and rely on the equivalency shown on your own attestation.
Same chart, wherever you are in Canada
The thresholds are national. Whether you are testing in Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga or Calgary, the numbers on this page are the ones your attestation is read against.
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