NCLC 5 = What TCF Canada Score? (CEFR B1)

NCLC 5 corresponds to CEFR B1 on the Canadian language proficiency scale used by IRCC. To confirm NCLC 5, you need to hit the score band below in each of the four TCF Canada skills — your final NCLC level equals your lowest skill score.

Module / Score band

Immigration programs that accept NCLC 5

CEC minimum (NOC TEER 2/3 occupations); various PNP streams

How to prepare

Claire AI offers 1,677 free reading questions + 1,677 free listening questions covering CEFR A1 to C2, with per-question AI analysis. NCLC 5 candidates should focus on B1-level questions. Start free practice.

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