Short answer: Learning French online is one of the strongest ways to add points to a Canada Express Entry profile. IRCC gives up to 50 additional CRS points when you score NCLC 7 or higher in all four French skills on TEF Canada or TCF Canada and CLB 5 or higher in English. Our live online French programme takes you from Basic through B2 and TEF preparation, with batches in Indian and Canadian Eastern time.

Last checked: 29 October 2026, on the websites of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Institut Français en Inde.

Why French matters for Canada PR

  • Additional CRS points: 25 points for NCLC 7 or higher in all four French skills with English at CLB 4 or lower (or no English test); 50 points for NCLC 7 or higher in French plus CLB 5 or higher in all four English skills.
  • Approved French tests: IRCC accepts TEF Canada and TCF Canada for Express Entry. Results must be less than 2 years old.
  • French plus English: the full 50 points need both strong French and CLB 5 or higher in English, so preparing both gives the biggest boost.

Which French exam should you take?

  • TEF Canada or TCF Canada: for Canadian permanent residence and citizenship applications; valid for 2 years.
  • TEF Québec or TCF Québec: for immigration to Québec.
  • DELF (A1–B2) and DALF (C1–C2): French diplomas for study and work; the Institut Français en Inde says they are valid for life.
  • TCF Tout Public: often used for applications to French universities.

What you learn in our online French programme

Our French Language Program runs live online classes with C1-level certified trainers.

  • Levels: Basic (no prior knowledge needed), A1, A2, B1, B2 and TEF preparation for Canada immigration.
  • Packages: Basic, A1 and A2 (16 weeks, 120+ live hours); TEF from B1 onwards (16 weeks, 120+ live hours); or the Basic to TEF Master Pack (32 weeks, 240+ live hours).
  • Practice: 300 to 1,500+ grammar questions depending on the package, and 10 to 20 reading and listening tests each.
  • Exam technique for TEF Canada and TCF, including the four sections and the NCLC score bands Canada uses.
  • Recordings of every live lecture during your login validity, plus study material and student support.

Batch times in India and Canada

  • India (IST): morning and evening batches for Basic to B1, an evening B2 batch and a morning TEF batch.
  • Canada (Eastern Time): separate morning and evening batches, for example Basic at 6:00–7:30 AM or 8:00–9:30 PM ET, and an evening TEF batch.
  • UAE, Asia and Australia: join the IST batch that suits your time zone.

Confirm the current slot with our team, especially when daylight saving changes.

Frequently asked questions

How many CRS points can French give me?

Up to 50 additional points, if you score NCLC 7 or higher in all four French skills and CLB 5 or higher in all four English skills, according to IRCC's CRS criteria.

Should I take TEF Canada or TCF Canada?

IRCC accepts both for Express Entry. Choose by test dates, centre location and which format you are more comfortable with; we compare the options with you before you book.

I am a complete beginner. Can I reach NCLC 7?

Start at Basic. The Master Pack runs from Basic to TEF preparation over 32 weeks; how fast you reach NCLC 7 depends on your practice time.

Can I learn French online from Canada or Dubai?

Yes. We run Eastern Time batches for students in Canada, and students in the Gulf and Asia join IST batches.

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Win Your Visa (M/s Win Your English and Consultancy) is a Punjab Government licensed consultancy, Licence No. 908. Learn online from India, Canada, the UAE, Asia, the UK or Australia, or visit our Jagraon head office (Raikot Road, above Bank of Baroda) or Ludhiana branch (SCO 13, Block-A, Model Town Extension). Call +91 76578 91191 or open our French Language Program page to book a free demo. Planning Canada? See Study in Canada.