Permanent Residency Stream

Your French score is worth 50 points. Let's go get them.

NCLC 7 does not happen by accident. It happens with a plan, a coach who has taken candidates there before, and 75 hours per level that are never wasted.

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Why this stream

A verified result changes your options.

A verified NCLC 7 in French, paired with CLB 5 in English, can add 50 points to your Express Entry CRS score. French-language category draws can also have lower cut-offs than the general pool.

IRCC does not accept a self-assessment. You need a TEF Canada or TCF Canada result across all four skills. That is the gap this program is designed to close.

Your starting point

Find your Level

Find your current level below and see the roadmap, timeline, and abilities that move you to the next level, and all the way to the desired PR milestone, Level B2.

A1

Complete Beginner

Zero French to your first real words.

NCLC 0—1

Timeframe

3 modules, 25hr/module

Listening

  • Simple greetings and expressions
  • Very slow, clear speech
  • Basic numbers, days, and directions

Speaking

  • Introduce yourself and others
  • Answer basic questions
  • Order food and ask directions

Reading

  • Very short, simple texts
  • Basic signs and menus
  • Familiar words and phrases

Writing

  • Complete a registration form
  • Write a short postcard
  • Share basic personal information
A2

Elementary

Daily life in French, on your own.

NCLC 2—4

Timeframe

3 modules, 25hr/module

Listening

  • Sentences on familiar topics
  • Main points of short messages
  • Simple work announcements

Speaking

  • Describe your background
  • Handle simple requests
  • Talk about plans and events

Reading

  • Short texts on familiar subjects
  • Personal emails and letters
  • Simple official documents

Writing

  • Short notes and messages
  • Basic professional email
  • Simple work communications
B1

Intermediate

Hold your own in French, at work and beyond.

NCLC 5—6

Timeframe

3 modules, 25hr/module

Listening

  • Main points of clear speech
  • Most TV news and affairs
  • Work meetings in French

Speaking

  • Join conversations unprepared
  • Give reasons for opinions
  • Handle most work situations

Reading

  • Read current affairs articles
  • Understand professional documents
  • Follow personal opinion letters

Writing

  • Write connected text on topics
  • Write professional letters
  • Write structured work emails
B2

Upper Intermediate

NCLC 7, Express Entry ready.

NCLC 6—7

Timeframe

3 modules, 25hr/module

Listening

  • Main ideas of complex texts
  • Demanding professional content
  • Technical discussions

Speaking

  • Interact with fluency
  • Argue a point of view
  • Handle nuance and register

Reading

  • Understand complex texts
  • Follow technical discussions
  • Read demanding professional content

Writing

  • Develop a clear argument
  • Structure nuanced writing
  • Write for professional contexts

What we commit to

A real target, not “improve your French.”

A measured starting point

We test your level on day one and build the genuine path from A2, B1, or wherever you are to NCLC 7.

Small groups

Groups of 7–9 mean you are speaking every session, not listening to seven other people speak.

TEF/TCF preparation

provide consistent feedback throughout your learning journey

75 hours per level

One structured Classic track, sequenced from your starting point to NCLC 7 with no wasted hours.

Mock exams

Complete a TEF/TCF simulation under test conditions before booking the official exam.

A clear plan

You know the levels between your current ability and the score your immigration plan requires.

The Classic track

A clear path, one level at a time.

Every level is 75 hours, spread across three 25-hours modules. Your level test determines where you begin, and your coach keeps the work focused on the four skills TEF Canada and TCF Canada assess.

Classic track

Steady progress toward NCLC 7

2 sessions per week

25h

Per module

75h

Per level

$400

Per module

  • Three modules make one complete level.
  • Each session is 1h30.
  • Groups stay between 7 and 9 learners.
  • Timelines depend on your starting level and attendance.
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Pricing at a glance

Single module

25 hours of instruction

$400

Complete level

Three modules · 75 hours

$1,200

Your total path

The number of levels depends on your level test. We will show you the realistic route to NCLC 7 before you start.

Official information

Prepare with the right reference points.

Immigration rules, approved language tests, and score requirements can change. Use the official sources below for current government information, and use our coaching to prepare for the skills those tests assess.

Road to French provides preparation and coaching only. We do not administer, score, or certify TEF Canada or TCF Canada results, and we do not guarantee an immigration outcome.

What is included

Everything you need to prepare for the real test.

Level placement

A starting assessment identifies the level and skills that need the most attention.

75 hours per level

Three structured 25-hour modules build vocabulary, accuracy, fluency, and exam readiness together.

Small-group coaching

Groups of 7–9 give you regular speaking time and feedback instead of passive listening.

TEF/TCF preparation

Practice follows the format and skills of the official TEF Canada and TCF Canada exams.

Coach feedback

Your coach tracks progress through each module and gives feedback you can act on.

Mock exam

Complete a full TEF/TCF simulation before booking the official exam, under realistic conditions.

NCLC benchmarks

Where NCLC 7 sits on the scale.

NCLC 7 is the PR milestone. Higher results can add more language points, while NCLC 5 and 6 are useful progress markers on the way.

NCLC Benchmark Why it matters
5 Basic Below the Express Entry French threshold
6 Developing One band short of the PR milestone
7 Adequate The French-language PR milestone
8 Fluent Higher CRS language points
9+ Advanced Advanced French-language points and performance

How it works

Four steps to your official exam

01

Level test

Ten minutes to find your starting point.

02

Start your levels

Small-group instruction with coach feedback.

03

Mock exam

A full TEF/TCF simulation before the real test.

04

Book your exam

Sit the official TEF Canada or TCF Canada ready.

Your CRS score is waiting on this.

Start with the level test and chart a course to your NCLC 7.

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