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You can now also earn up to 30 additional points for strong French language skills (even if French is your second
language).
If you score NCLC 7 or higher on all four French language skills, you can get
15 additional points if you scored CLB 4 or lower in English (or if you didnt take an English test)
30 additional points if you scored CLB 5 or higher on all four English skills
To be eligible for Express Entry, you must prove your English or French language ability:
writing
reading
listening
speaking
English CLB 7
French NCLC7
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NOC skill type Minimum level for all four language Minimum level for all four language
or level abilities (English) abilities (French)
Check that your language test results will still be valid when you plan to apply.
You may want to make sure your results are valid for the rest of the time youll be in the pool.
If your results will expire before you can apply, you should:
be tested again or
apply before your test results expire or
decline the invitation and go back into the pool to be considered in the future
If you apply for permanent residence with language test results that have expired, well refuse your application.
You can use your test results to find your CLB level.
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