CRS French bonus points calculator
Two questions. We’ll tell you whether your French adds 0, 25 or 50 CRS points — and what it takes to get there.
How it works
NCLC 7 or higher in all four French skills earns additional CRS points: 25 if your English is CLB 4 or lower (or you have no English test), 50 if your English is CLB 5 or higher in all four skills.
The same NCLC 7 threshold also makes you eligible for French-language category draws.
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Common questions
Up to 50 additional points: 25 with NCLC 7+ in all French skills and weak or no English, 50 if your English is also CLB 5+ in all four skills. French also counts toward core language points.
Yes. The 50-point bonus requires CLB 5 or higher in all four English skills on an IRCC-approved test (CELPIP-General, IELTS General Training or PTE Core).
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