📌 Introduction
If you're planning to immigrate to Canada through Express Entry, understanding the TEF Canada score requirements is absolutely crucial.
The Test d’Évaluation de Français (TEF Canada) is an official French language test accepted by the Canadian government. Your score is converted into CLB levels which directly impact your CRS points.
🎯 What is CLB in TEF Canada?
- Listening 🎧
- Speaking 🗣️
- Reading 📖
- Writing ✍️
Each TEF score maps to CLB levels from CLB 4 to CLB 10+.
📊 TEF Canada Score Chart
| CLB | Listening | Speaking | Reading | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 546–699 | 556–699 | 546–699 | 558–699 |
| 9 | 503–545 | 518–555 | 503–545 | 512–557 |
| 8 | 462–502 | 494–517 | 462–502 | 472–511 |
| 7 | 434–461 | 456–493 | 434–461 | 428–471 |
| 6 | 393–433 | 422–455 | 393–433 | 379–427 |
| 5 | 352–392 | 387–421 | 352–392 | 330–378 |
| 4 | 306–351 | 328–386 | 306–351 | 268–329 |
🚀 Minimum TEF Score for Canada PR
✅ Minimum Required: CLB 7
🎯 Recommended: CLB 9 or higher
💡 Why CLB 9 Matters
- 📈 Higher CRS score
- 🎯 Better chances for PR
- 💼 Advantage in bilingual programs
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- ❌ Focusing only on one section
- ❌ Ignoring writing & speaking
- ❌ Not understanding CLB conversion
🚀 Want to Score CLB 9+?
🇫🇷 Bon apprentissage ! 😇