NCLC10+
- Reading comprehension
- 549–699
- Writing
- 16–20
- Listening comprehension
- 549–699
- Speaking
- 16–20
Exam Guide
How the real TCF Canada exam works
A clear guide to the official exam format by skill so you know exactly what to expect before you start practicing.
Exam format by skill
Use this page as a quick reference before starting a module.
Listening (CO)
Comprehension Orale
~35 min•39 QCM
Continuous flow, strong focus needed from the first questions.
Pressure factor
No replay audio
Navigation
Progressive difficulty
One listening only
Limited time per question
Task breakdown
39 MCQ from A1 to C2.
Understanding messages
Understanding monologues
In the real exam
39 multiple-choice questions with progressive difficulty. Audio plays in sequence and reaction speed matters.
What to train
Train attention, accent adaptation and decision speed under pressure.
Reading (CE)
Comprehension Ecrite
60 min•39 QCM
You manage your own time across the section.
Pressure factor
Time prioritization
Navigation
Possibility to go back
Autonomous time management
Task breakdown
39 MCQ from A1 to C2.
Understand documents
Understand articles and opinions
In the real exam
39 multiple-choice questions based on texts of different length and difficulty.
What to train
Train reading strategy, pacing and question prioritization.
Writing (EE)
Expression Ecrite
60 min•3 taches
60 minutes total across 3 tasks.
Pressure factor
Time vs word count
Navigation
Task-based writing flow
Task breakdown
EE1 — Write a message
EE2 — Write a structured text
EE3 — Express and defend a point of view
In the real exam
3 writing tasks with different objectives and word-count expectations.
What to train
Train structure, coherence, argumentation and time management.
Speaking (EO)
Expression Orale
~12 min•3 taches
Short speaking interview with strict task timing.
Pressure factor
Real interaction
Navigation
Live examiner interaction
Audio recording for double correction
Task breakdown
EO1 — Introduction / Guided questions
EO2 — Interaction
EO3 — Express a point of view
In the real exam
3 speaking tasks with interaction and opinion delivery in a limited time window.
What to train
Train fluency, interaction skills and structured responses.
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Free tool
Enter your TCF Canada scores to instantly see your NCLC level
View an estimate of your level in each of the four skills.
Your estimated level
NCLC —
NCLC equivalence
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Speaking (EO)
EO
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Writing (EE)
EE
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Listening comprehension (CO)
CO
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Reading comprehension (CE)
CE
Enter all four scores to display your NCLC levels.
Indicative estimate based on the official TCF Canada thresholds. It does not replace an official result.
Official NCLC equivalency table
Official reference for converting your TCF Canada scores into NCLC levels.
| NCLC | Reading comprehension | Writing | Listening comprehension | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10+ | 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 |
NCLC9
- Reading comprehension
- 524–548
- Writing
- 14–15
- Listening comprehension
- 523–548
- Speaking
- 14–15
NCLC8
- Reading comprehension
- 499–523
- Writing
- 12–13
- Listening comprehension
- 503–522
- Speaking
- 12–13
NCLC7
- Reading comprehension
- 453–498
- Writing
- 10–11
- Listening comprehension
- 458–502
- Speaking
- 10–11
NCLC6
- Reading comprehension
- 406–452
- Writing
- 7–9
- Listening comprehension
- 398–457
- Speaking
- 7–9
NCLC5
- Reading comprehension
- 375–405
- Writing
- 6
- Listening comprehension
- 369–397
- Speaking
- 6
NCLC4
- Reading comprehension
- 342–374
- Writing
- 4–5
- Listening comprehension
- 331–368
- Speaking
- 4–5
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