How French Language Tests Boost Your CRS Score

The Bonus Points

• +25 points: French CLB 7 + English CLB 4 (or lower).
• +50 points: French CLB 7 + English CLB 5 (or higher).

This 50-point jump is often the difference between getting an ITA (Invitation to Apply) and waiting in the pool. It acts as a massive turbo-boost for your Express Entry profile.

Why the Government Does This

Canada aims to increase Francophone immigration outside Quebec to 6%. These bonus points are the primary incentive to attract bilingual talent to provinces like Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.