New equivalency chart changes to the French language test, TEF Canada for Immigration, have come into effect for tests taken on or after December 11, 2023.
So for Canada immigration purposes, there are now 3 charts available for the TEF Canada (Test d’évaluation de français pour le) based on the dates that an applicant has taken the examination, as listed below:
Canada Immigration TEF Canada Equivalency Charts
Latest TEF score equivalency chart (for tests taken from December 11, 2023 onwards)
| CLB Level | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLB10 | 546-699 | 558-699 | 546-699 | 556-699 |
| CLB9 | 503-545 | 512-557 | 503-545 | 518-555 |
| CLB8 | 462-502 | 472-511 | 462-502 | 494-517 |
| CLB7 | 434-461 | 428-471 | 434-461 | 456-493 |
| CLB6 | 393-433 | 379-427 | 393-433 | 422-455 |
| CLB5 | 352-392 | 330-378 | 352-392 | 387-421 |
| CLB4 | 306-351 | 268-329 | 306-351 | 328-386 |
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Previous TEF score equivalency chart (for tests taken between October 1, 2019 and December 10, 2023)
| CLB Level | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLB10 | 566-699 | 566-699 | 566-699 | 566-699 |
| CLB9 | 533-565 | 533-565 | 533-565 | 533-565 |
| CLB8 | 500-532 | 500-532 | 500-532 | 500-532 |
| CLB7 | 450-499 | 450-499 | 450-499 | 450-499 |
| CLB6 | 400-449 | 400-449 | 400-449 | 400-449 |
| CLB5 | 350-399 | 350-399 | 350-399 | 350-399 |
| CLB4 | 300-349 | 300-349 | 300-349 | 300-349 |
TEF score equivalency chart for tests taken before September 30, 2019
| CLB Level | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 263-300 | 393-450 | 316-360 | 393-450 |
| 9 | 248-262 | 371-392 | 298-315 | 371-392 |
| 8 | 233-247 | 349-370 | 280-297 | 349-370 |
| 7 | 207-232 | 310-348 | 249-279 | 310-348 |
| 6 | 181-206 | 271-309 | 217-248 | 271-309 |
| 5 | 151-180 | 226-270 | 181-216 | 226-270 |
| 4 | 121-150 | 181-225 | 145-180 | 181-225 |
What is the TEF alternative test for French?
The TEF Canada alternative test for French is the Test de Connaissance du Français pour le Canada (TCF Canada).
TCF Canada Equivalency Chart
| CLB Level | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 and above | 549-699 | 16-20 | 549-699 | 16-20 |
| 9 | 524-548 | 14-15 | 523-548 | 14-15 |
| 8 | 499-523 | 12-13 | 503-522 | 12-13 |
| 7 | 453-498 | 10-11 | 458-502 | 10-11 |
| 6 | 406-452 | 7-9 | 398-457 | 7-9 |
| 5 | 375-405 | 6 | 369-397 | 6 |
| 4 | 342-374 | 4-5 | 331-368 | 4-5 |
What is TEF Canada?
TEF Canada is a French language proficiency test that assesses the language skills of individuals who are not native French speakers.
It is recognized by the Canadian government and many Canadian universities as proof of French language proficiency for various purposes, such as immigration, citizenship, or academic requirements.
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