Your language level, and the benchmark you actually need.
CEFR stays the backbone. Exams and immigration benchmarks sit on top of it as configuration, so requirements can be updated whenever governments change them.
Goal-based onboarding
Immigration
Reach the language benchmark your destination requires.
Destination required
Study abroad
Prepare for admission and academic life.
Destination required
Work
Professional communication for your field.
Destination required
General fluency
Steady CEFR progression from where you are today.
Travel
Practical language for getting around confidently.
Conversation
Speaking practice and confidence building.
Exam preparation
Targeted training for a specific examination.
NCLC for French, CLB for English
| CEFR | Scale | Benchmark | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| A2 | NCLC | NCLC 4 | Basic user |
| A2 | CLB | CLB 4 | Basic user |
| B1 | CLB | CLB 5-6 | Independent entry |
| B1 | NCLC | NCLC 5-6 | Independent entry |
| B2 | NCLC | NCLC 7-8 | Common immigration target |
| B2 | CLB | CLB 7-8 | Common immigration target |
| C1 | NCLC | NCLC 9-10 | Advanced |
| C1 | CLB | CLB 9-10 | Advanced |
Indicative mappings for planning only — always confirm current official requirements before booking an exam.
Live now, and next
Canada
Flagship pathway: NCLC for French, CLB for English.
- France
TCF / TEF / DELF preparation.
- Spain
DELE / SIELE preparation.
- United Kingdom
UK English / SELT-related preparation.
- Australia
Accepted English test preparation by visa objective.
- United States
English for work, study and everyday life.
- Other
Tell us your destination and we will map a pathway.