French-Language Proficiency Draws: Cut-off Scores

Who these rounds invite

French-language proficiency rounds invite candidates with strong French results. IRCC sets the exact requirement for each year’s version of the category. Being above a cut-off only matters if you are eligible for the round.

Requirement in 2026: French test results of NCLC 7 or higher in all four abilities (speaking, listening, reading, writing). More on the Express Entry categories page.

IRCC has used 2 names for these rounds over time: French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2; French language proficiency (Version 1). We group them here so the trend can be compared.

Check your own score with the CRS calculator, which compares it with every category's cut-offs of the last 12 months. Other categories: PNP, CEC, Physicians, Healthcare, Trades, STEM, Transport, Agriculture, Senior managers, General. All rounds together are on the Express Entry draws page.