Resources
Reliable tools and official immigration resources.
A selection of official Canadian immigration resources and practical SKO tools to help you better understand the immigration process.
Always verify the requirements that apply to your specific situation before submitting an application. Immigration programs and requirements can change.
Important — Quebec
SKO Canada Immigration Consulting does not provide Quebec-specific immigration services, including applications involving Quebec selection, CSQ or CAQ.
If your immigration pathway involves Quebec, please contact SKO before moving forward. For cases requiring Quebec-specific expertise, SKO works in partnership with a Quebec-based immigration firm and can coordinate with them when appropriate.
This includes cases involving Quebec-specific selection requirements, such as a CSQ, or other provincial steps that are not part of the federal immigration process.
Immigration Authorities
IRCC — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
The official Government of Canada source for immigration, citizenship, applications, forms, fees and program information.
CICC — Public Register
Verify the registration and status of a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant.
IRCC Processing Times
Check current estimated processing times for your application type.
Express Entry & Permanent Residence
Express Entry
Official information about Canada’s Express Entry system and economic immigration programs.
Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)
Use IRCC’s official CRS calculator to estimate your Express Entry ranking score.
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
Explore Canada’s provincial and territorial nominee programs.
Note: Quebec does not have a Provincial Nominee Program. Quebec has its own immigration programs and selection processes.
Language Tests
IELTS General Training
English language testing accepted for Canadian immigration.
CELPIP-General
English language testing accepted for Canadian immigration.
TEF Canada
French language testing accepted for Canadian immigration.
TCF Canada
French language testing accepted for Canadian immigration.
PTE Core
English language testing accepted for Canadian immigration.
Language Test Equivalency Tables
Official IRCC conversion charts between approved language tests and the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB, English) or Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC, French). Levels 4 through 10 shown, the range that matters for Canadian permanent-residence programs.
TCF Canada → NCLC (French)
Use TCF Canada , the general French proficiency test administered by France Éducation international , for the four required abilities.
| NCLC level | Speaking | Listening | Reading | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 16–20 | 549–699 | 549–699 | 16–20 |
| 9 | 14–15 | 523–548 | 524–548 | 14–15 |
| 8 | 12–13 | 503–522 | 499–523 | 12–13 |
| 7 | 10–11 | 458–502 | 453–498 | 10–11 |
| 6 | 7–9 | 398–457 | 406–452 | 7–9 |
| 5 | 6 | 369–397 | 375–405 | 6 |
| 4 | 4–5 | 331–368 | 342–374 | 4–5 |
Official IRCC source: canada.ca · Date checked: 2026-08-20
TEF Canada → NCLC (French)
Use TEF Canada , Test d’évaluation de français (Canada version) from the Paris Chamber of Commerce. Chart below applies to results issued on or after December 11, 2023.
| NCLC level | Speaking | Listening | Reading | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 556–699 | 546–699 | 546–699 | 558–699 |
| 9 | 518–555 | 503–545 | 503–545 | 512–557 |
| 8 | 494–517 | 462–502 | 462–502 | 472–511 |
| 7 | 456–493 | 434–461 | 434–461 | 428–471 |
| 6 | 422–455 | 393–433 | 393–433 | 379–427 |
| 5 | 387–421 | 352–392 | 352–392 | 330–378 |
| 4 | 328–386 | 306–351 | 306–351 | 268–329 |
Official IRCC source: canada.ca · Date checked: 2026-08-20
IELTS General Training → CLB (English)
You must take the **IELTS General Training** module , not IELTS Academic. IRCC does not accept IELTS One Skill Retake for Express Entry.
| CLB level | Speaking | Listening | Reading | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| 9 | 7.0 | 8.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 8 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| 7 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.0 | 5.5 |
| 5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| 4 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 4.0 |
Official IRCC source: canada.ca · Date checked: 2026-08-20
CELPIP-General → CLB (English)
You must take **CELPIP-General** , not CELPIP-General LS (which measures only listening and speaking and is not accepted for Express Entry).
| CLB level | Speaking | Listening | Reading | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Official IRCC source: canada.ca · Date checked: 2026-08-20
PTE Core → CLB (English)
You must take **PTE Core** , not PTE Academic, which is not accepted by IRCC. Pearson introduced PTE Core specifically for Canadian immigration in 2024.
| CLB level | Speaking | Listening | Reading | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 89–90 | 89–90 | 88–90 | 90 |
| 9 | 84–88 | 82–88 | 78–87 | 88–89 |
| 8 | 76–83 | 71–81 | 69–77 | 79–87 |
| 7 | 68–75 | 60–70 | 60–68 | 69–78 |
| 6 | 59–67 | 50–59 | 51–59 | 60–68 |
| 5 | 51–58 | 39–49 | 42–50 | 51–59 |
| 4 | 42–50 | 28–38 | 33–41 | 41–50 |
Official IRCC source: canada.ca · Date checked: 2026-08-20
Education & Credential Recognition
WES — World Education Services
Credential evaluation services for Canadian immigration and education purposes.
IQAS — Alberta
International qualifications assessment services.
ICES — British Columbia
International credential evaluation services.
CES — University of Toronto
Comparative Education Service credential assessment.
Find Your NOC
National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Use the official NOC system to identify the occupational classification that best corresponds to your work experience.
Provincial Immigration Programs
Explore Provincial Immigration Programs
Each province and territory has its own immigration programs, eligibility criteria and selection processes.
Explore Provincial Nominee Programs →
Looking at a provincial pathway?
If your intended destination is Quebec, please contact SKO before proceeding. Quebec has its own immigration system and is not part of the Provincial Nominee Program.
SKO Immigration Tools
Language Test → NCLC / CLB
Not sure what your language test scores mean for Canadian immigration?
Use our quick-reference tables to understand how your TCF Canada, TEF Canada, IELTS, CELPIP or PTE Core results correspond to Canadian language levels.
Explore Language Equivalencies →
NOC Finder
Not sure which NOC corresponds to your work experience?
Learn how to identify the occupation that best matches your actual duties — not simply your job title.
Express Entry CRS
Understand how the Comprehensive Ranking System works and use the official IRCC calculator to estimate your score.
Canadian Immigration Acronyms
AOR? ITA? PFL? ADR? COPR?
A simple guide to the acronyms you may encounter throughout your Canadian immigration process.