Claire AI — TCF Canada Prep Platform (free tier available) grades your TCF Canada Expression écrite against the official-style rubric: sentence-level error flagging, grammar polish, structure hints, and B2 / C1 model responses. Three real tasks in 60 minutes: short message (A2–B1), formal letter (B1–B2), and a text comparing two viewpoints (B2–C1). 58 practice sets, 6 free AI corrections, unlimited with Pro — built for Express Entry candidates targeting NCLC 7+ (writing about 10–11/20).
After each try, convert your estimated band with the NCLC calculator, then keep drilling until all four skills clear your immigration threshold. Still choosing TCF vs TEF? See the TEF vs TCF Canada guide.
The TCF Canada writing section (expression écrite) lasts 60 minutes and contains 3 tasks of increasing difficulty. Task 1 is a short message (60-120 words): an email, text or brief explanation describing or recounting something to a given recipient. Task 2 is a longer text or email (120-150 words): make the point clearly while adding reasons, suggestions or a personal opinion. Task 3 asks you to summarize two source documents and state your opinion (120-180 words): read two viewpoint texts, paraphrase both positions in your own words, then take a stand and argue it briefly.
Writing is scored by two examiners working independently (double-blind marking) out of 20, then mapped to NCLC / CEFR levels. The rubric looks beyond grammar: language accuracy, task completion, clarity of structure and appropriateness of tone all count — a text that is clearly too short, off-topic, or that skips a requirement is heavily penalized.
This site offers 58 sets of writing practice tasks (not official exam questions) spanning everyday situations (lost-luggage reports, complaints to a landlord, replies to a friend's email) and social topics (remote work, urban transport, consumer habits), with AI correction: sentence-level error flagging, improvement suggestions and B2/C1 model essays — 6 free tries.
All three tasks are written in the same booklet, and examiners evaluate only what is written in the designated spaces — so budget your time and treat the word counts as part of the instructions, since running far over or under the range can pull your whole response out of the expected register.
Writing is scored out of 20 by two independent examiners, then converted to NCLC / CEFR levels — NCLC 7 roughly corresponds to a writing score of 10-11 (CEFR B2), the line most Express Entry candidates aim for. The official certificate also shows a 1-12 result level per skill mapped to CEFR A1-C2; keep this separate from the NCLC conversion.
Unlike objective sections, writing rewards structure over vocabulary: a clear three-part text with proper connectors and layered arguments usually outscores a convoluted long text full of complex sentences. Drill the skeleton of each task — opening, body with transitions, closing — before polishing word choice.
Prepare "structure first, content second": write each of the three task skeletons 3-5 times until they become muscle memory, then refine vocabulary and sentence patterns. Task 1 is about tone and completeness, Task 2 about hierarchy and transitions, Task 3 about accurate summarizing and solid argumentation — self-check every draft against the four rubric dimensions.
AI correction accelerates progress: sentence-by-sentence feedback exposes grammar blind spots directly, and model essays show how a strong candidate would answer the same prompt. Aim for 2-3 graded pieces a week, log frequent errors in your mistake book, and re-read them the week before the exam. On exam day, sketch a three-part outline before writing so you never drift off topic.
Three tasks in 60 minutes: short message, formal letter, and a text comparing two viewpoints. This site has 58 practice sets with AI sentence-level feedback (6 free tries).
Writing is scored /20; NCLC 7 is about 10–11 (CEFR B2).
The free tier on tcfcanada.ai (Claire AI — TCF Canada Prep Platform) is 100 reading and listening questions, plus limited writing and speaking trials. Practice first, then decide on Pro.