What level of French is required for immigration?
What level of French is required for immigration?
Canadian Experience Class
| Language | Abilities | Minimum level |
|---|---|---|
| English | Speaking and listening | CLB 5 |
| English | Reading and writing | CLB 4 |
| French | Speaking and listening | NCLC 5 |
| French | Reading and writing | NCLC 4 |
Is French necessary for PR in Canada?
Canada has two official languages – English and French. It necessarily requires any foreign national, who wishes to work in Canada or apply for permanent residency, to be fluent in either of these two languages.
What are the levels of French language proficiency?
| Beginner | A1 |
|---|---|
| Intermediate | B1 |
| Upper Intermediate | B2 |
| Advanced | C1 |
| Master or Proficient | C2 |
How many French levels are there in Quebec?
*NEW INFORMATION*
| DELF/DALF Level | DELF/DALF Level | TEFaQ Score |
|---|---|---|
| C1 (DALF) | C1 (DALF) | 280-333 |
| B2 (DELF) | B2 (DELF) | 217-279 |
| B1 (DELF) | B2 (DELF) | 145-216 |
| A2 (DELF) | A2 (DELF) | 82-144 |
What is TCF and TEF?
TEF (Test d’évaluation de français) and TCF (Test de connaissance du français) are reliable measurements of language proficiency. Alliance Française offers the possibility to sit for the standardised test of the Paris Chamber of Commerce (TEF) or from the French Ministry of Education (TCF).
What proficiency is a level French?
French Language Proficiency Level Scale
| Proficiency in French | ALTE* scale | CEF** scale |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Level 0 | Level 0 /A1 |
| Pre-Intermediate (required for graduation at AGS) | Level 1 | Level A2 |
| Intermediate | Level 2 | Level B1 |
| Advanced | Level 3 | Level B2 |