Written by Eddy Ramírez

If you speak a little French, but your level has not been sufficient to immigrate to Canada, it is time to stop complaining. The best advice we can give you is to set aside some quality time and start studying the language with a plan.

French is becoming increasingly important in Canada. Many professionals with an advanced level have succeeded in establishing themselves in the country thanks to the fact that this language is a a powerful migration pathway to Permanent Residence (PR).. The secret is to awaken this intermediate-advanced level. CLB 7 that you already have inside you. Read with me to the end and you will see that being a French speaker has many advantages. Let's get started!

Equivalency of NCLC 7 - CLB 7

Before developing the topic, it is important to clarify the nomenclature system. Canada's system of language assessment is known as the Canadian Language Proficiency Levels o NCLC (French: Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens). For English, the following scale is used Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB).

For immigration purposes in Canada, the two nomenclatures (NCLC 7 and CLB 7) are equivalent and correspond to the Level B2 of the European system (CEFR). We will use the CLB 7 scale to refer to this objective in French.

Why is the CLB 7 level of French useful for Canada?

The CLB 7 level in French reflects the linguistic independence in the language. If we speak within the context of living in Canada and specifically for immigration, achieving a CLB 7 offers you great advantages, some of which are:

• This level is the minimum requirement to be eligible for the French Proficiency Category. So you can compete in draws with lower CRS scores than the general draws and have a high chance of receiving the Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Permanent Residence.
• With a CLB 7, you are able to handle most everyday and work situations in Canada. You can converse fluently with native speakers, write detailed emails, understand information beyond the basics, and function with ease in French-speaking or bilingual environments.
• This level awards additional points in the Comprehensive Rating System (CRS) score. Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score score for bilingualism, which greatly improves your position in the pool candidate pool.

While CLB 7 does not represent native fluency, it is the wisest functional level that can allow you to level that can allow you to participate in the fastest you to participate in the fastest Canadian immigration programs in terms of PR.

In addition, advanced French can lead to high-paying jobs in provinces such as Ontario and New Brunswick. And why not? You can think about studying abroad: not only in Canada, but also in France, Switzerland, Belgium and many other French-speaking nations.

More study, less frustration

If you're lamenting your basic French, but are able to understand phrases like this: "Arrête de te plaindre et apprends le français".you are on the right track! You just have to focus your efforts on studying with structure and constancy to achieve the minimum required level and qualify for the French Express Entry category.

On October 29th, 2025 alone, Canada invited 6000 French speakers to live and work permanently! In other words, this dream is achievable!

Learn French with Planeta Immiland

The key to not staying at the basic conversational level is structured preparation. structured preparation and for migratory purposes.

At Planeta Immiland Educationwe offer French and English courses designed for Canada. Our programs are created so that you can learn the language and reach the minimum level required (CLB/NCLC 7 or higher) according to your immigration objective.

The teachers at our school are certified and the classes are designed to help you understand the official understand the format of official exams such as the TEF, TCF such as the TEF, TCF, IELTS and CELPIP.

If you want to go from beginner level to the fluency needed to compete in Express Entry, contact us at and we will be happy to help you improve your language skills.

Find out more about our online academy at Planet Immiland Education and make French the golden key to achieve your Canadian dream.

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With love,

Planet Immiland