NCLC · CLB

Reach the language benchmark your Canadian application needs.

Four focused preparation apps — French NCLC 5, English CLB 5, French NCLC 7 and English CLB 7 — built around official TCF Canada, CELPIP and IELTS formats.

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French Leap: NCLC 5
CLB 5 Ready: CLB 5
Objectif NCLC 7: NCLC 7
Northbound: CLB 7

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Preparation apps

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TCF Canada · French

French Leap

NCLC 5

Mobilité Francophone work permit (LMIA-exempt) for francophone workers outside Quebec.

Target scores

Listening: 369–397 / 699
Speaking: 6 / 20

Format

CEFR band: A2–B1
Listening: 39 Q · audio plays once
Speaking: 3 tasks · AI scored

39-question single-play listening engine
AI speaking examiner
A2–B1 resource hub (Mauril, TV5MONDE)

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CELPIP / IELTS · English

CLB 5 Ready

CLB 5

Canadian Experience Class (TEER 2–3 occupations), Federal Skilled Trades Program and intermediate Provincial Nominee Program streams.

Target scores

Listening: CELPIP 5 · IELTS 5.0
Speaking: CELPIP 5 · IELTS 5.0

Format

Benchmark: CLB 5 · listening & speaking
Listening: 10 scenarios · 15 min · plays once
Speaking: 8 tasks · AI rubrics

10 Canadian workplace & service listening scenarios
Single-play 15-minute exam mode
8 intermediate speaking tasks with AI examiner rubrics
Stream-specific readiness gauges (CEC, FSTP, PNP)

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TCF Canada · French

Objectif NCLC 7

NCLC 7

Express Entry French-language category draws and the maximum CRS French bonus.

Target scores

Listening: 458–502 / 699
Speaking: 10–11 / 20

Format

CEFR band: B1–B2
Listening: 39 Q · audio plays once
Speaking: Role-play + argument

B1–B2 listening exam with single-play audio
B2 speaking examiner: 2-minute prep role-play & argumentative tasks
B2 resource hub

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CELPIP / IELTS · English

Northbound

CLB 7

Express Entry first or second official language benchmark (CELPIP 7 / IELTS 6.0+).

Target scores

Listening: CELPIP 7 · IELTS 6.0
Speaking: CELPIP 7 · IELTS 6.0

Format

Benchmark: CLB 7 in all skills
Listening: 40 Q · computer-based
Speaking: 8 tasks · AI feedback

40-question computerized Canadian listening test
8-task computerized speaking simulator with AI feedback
CRS points calculator

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