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French is one of the fastest ways to add Express Entry points. Reach NCLC 7 or higher in all four French skills and you unlock a dedicated CRS bonus, which grows when you also have English. Pick your level to estimate it.
Estimated French CRS bonus
+50
bonus CRS points · French at NCLC 9+
Strong French (NCLC 7+)+25
With English (CLB 5+)+25
Total bonus+50 CRS
How French maps to your CRS bonus
CRS
NCLC 7+ in all four French skills+25 CRS
+ English at CLB 5++50 CRS total
Below NCLC 7 in any skillNo bonus yet
This is the dedicated additional-points bonus for French: 25 CRS for NCLC 7 or higher in all four skills, or 50 with English at CLB 5 or higher. French also earns regular official-language points like any language, and your total CRS depends on age, education, and work experience. Confirm current values with official IRCC guidance.