TCF Canada writing checker
Paste your French text and see what an examiner would give it: a score out of 20, your NCLC level, every mistake explained and a model answer.
No French text at hand? See the full check of a sample answer in one tap.
- Official criteria Task, coherence, vocabulary and grammar, scored like in the real TCF Canada.
- In your language Every mistake explained in plain English. Also in Português, हिंदी and ਪੰਜਾਬੀ.
- Free to start 5 checks a day, no sign-up, no card.
Free: 5 checks a day. We don't save your text.
New: 60-minute mock exam
Write all 3 tasks with a timer, like on exam day, and get one global score /20 with your NCLC level.
Take the mock examHow the TCF Canada writing test works
Expression écrite lasts 60 minutes and has 3 tasks. Examiners give one score out of 20, and IRCC converts it to an NCLC level.
- Task 1: a short message (60-120 words) to a friend, colleagues or an organization: describe, explain, invite or ask for something.
- Task 2: an article, blog post or letter (120-150 words) about an experience and your impressions.
- Task 3: an opinion text (120-180 words): sum up two documents with opposite views, then give and justify your own opinion.
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TCF Canada writing score to NCLC
| Score /20 | NCLC |
|---|---|
| 16-20 | 10+ |
| 14-15 | 9 |
| 12-13 | 8 |
| 10-11 | 7 |
| 7-9 | 6 |
| 6 | 5 |
| 4-5 | 4 |
For Express Entry, NCLC 7 or higher in all four skills can bring extra CRS points and makes you eligible for French-language draws.
Questions
Is the checker free?
Yes. You get 5 free checks and 1 timed mock exam every day, no sign-up needed.
How accurate is the AI score?
We tested it on 17 French texts with a known official level, from A2 to C1. In 12 of 17 the score fell within the examiner's range. Very strong C1 texts get a lower score than an examiner would give, and when Google's AI is busy, a backup AI checks your text a bit less precisely. Use the score as a practice estimate, not an official result.
Can I use my own topic?
Yes. Tap My own topic and paste the instruction of any task, for example from a practice book.
Does it work for TEF Canada?
The checker follows the TCF Canada format. The TEF tasks are different, but the feedback on grammar, vocabulary and structure helps there too.
Do you keep my text?
No, we don't save it. The check is done by Google's Gemini AI: on its free plan Google may use texts to improve its models, so don't include personal details.
Plans
Free
$0 forever
- 5 checks a day: score /20, NCLC, mistakes and a model answer
- 1 timed 60-minute mock exam a day with your score
- All 3 writing tasks
Premium
€8.99 for 30 days
or €4.49 for 7 days
- Full mock exam report: every mistake, your corrected text and model answers
- Up to 3 mock exams and 20 checks a day
- 6 new topic sets every month for the mock exam
- One-time payment, no auto-renewal
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