Express Entry 2026: How to Calculate Your CRS Points for French

If you are applying for Canadian Permanent Residency through Express Entry in 2026, you already know that the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is highly competitive. With cut-off scores regularly hovering above 500 points, candidates need a massive edge to secure an Invitation to Apply (ITA).

The single biggest advantage in the Express Entry system today is French proficiency.

By passing the TCF Canada or TEF Canada and achieving a CLB 7 (NCLC 7), you can unlock up to 62 bonus CRS points and gain access to the highly coveted Francophone Mobility draws, which have significantly lower CRS cut-offs.

Here is exactly how French CRS points are calculated in 2026.