NCLC 9 corresponds to CEFR C1 on the Canadian language proficiency scale used by IRCC. To confirm NCLC 9, 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.
Top CRS tier; advantage for Quebec PEQ/PSQ applicants; preferred for francophone work positions
Claire AI offers 1,677 free reading questions + 1,677 free listening questions covering CEFR A1 to C2, with per-question AI analysis. NCLC 9 candidates should focus on C1-level questions. Start free practice.