Express Entry French-language proficiency category

Category-based Express Entry rounds that invite pool candidates with strong French test results, regardless of occupation. Candidates still need to qualify for FSW, FST or CEC. Cut-off scores are far below general or CEC rounds.

Who qualifies

No occupation list. Candidate needs French test results of at least level 7 on the NCLC in all four abilities (speaking, listening, reading, writing), plus eligibility for FSW, FST or CEC in the pool.

• Meet minimum criteria for Express Entry (eligible for FSW, FST or CEC).
• Meet all requirements in the instructions for each round.
• Must be in the Express Entry pool, i.e. eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program or Canadian Experience Class.
• Candidates must meet all requirements in the instructions for each round; IRCC may skip a category round if enough top-ranking candidates are already invited through other round types.