France or Canada — which French level do you actually need?
Two countries, two goals, and at least three different measuring scales. Nour walks you through what each pathway really asks for — no guessing, no inflated promises.
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France uses the European CEFR scale (A1 to C1) — the same one this course is built on, and the one behind the DELF and DALF diplomas. Canada's federal government uses its own scale, the NCLC (Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens). Quebec's own selection programs use yet another scale, the échelle québécoise. The three are related but not identical — a level on one doesn't automatically translate to the same number on another.
Which level unlocks which real pathway
These are real, current benchmarks — always confirm the exact figure with your prefecture, consulate, or IRCC/Québec file before relying on it, since requirements do change.
Often requested for a multi-year residence permit or an employer-sponsored work file in France.
Currently required, oral and written, for French naturalization.
The minimum for Canadian citizenship (ages 18-54), proven via an approved test or diploma.
The benchmark most Express Entry candidates target for full French-language points — roughly comparable to CEFR B2.
DELF/DALF vs. TCF/TEF — not the same thing
DELF (A1-B2) and DALF (C1-C2) are diplomas — pass a level once, and the certificate is valid for life. TCF and TEF are scored tests — your score expires (commonly around two years) and gets converted into a CEFR-equivalent band. France mostly asks for one or the other; Canada's federal programs almost always want a dated TCF Canada or TEF Canada score converted to the NCLC, not a DELF/DALF diploma.
The NCLC and Quebec's own scale — don't mix them up
If your goal is Canada, know there isn't one Canadian French scale — there are two. The federal government (citizenship, Express Entry) scores you on the NCLC. Quebec's own selection programs, for those applying to settle specifically in Quebec, use a separate scale — the échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français — which is not the same numbering as the NCLC. A file built for a federal program and a file built for a Quebec-specific program can ask for genuinely different things — always check which scale the program you're applying to actually uses.
What Lerniyo actually gives you
- A full A1 → C1 French curriculum, explained in Arabic or Darija, not in a third language
- A mock exam at each level, styled like the DELF/DALF/TCF/TEF format
- Real speaking practice with Nour, not just multiple-choice drills
Lerniyo prepares your French — it doesn't issue a DELF, DALF, TCF, or TEF certificate, and it isn't affiliated with France Éducation international, the CCI Paris Île-de-France, IRCC, or the Quebec government. For Canada or France, your official file always goes through their real channels.
Frequently asked questions
Is a DELF diploma enough to immigrate to Canada?
Usually not on its own for federal economic programs — Express Entry's French-language points come from a dated TCF Canada or TEF Canada score converted to the NCLC, not from a DELF/DALF diploma. Some other proofs are still accepted for some purposes — always check the specific program's current rules.
Do I need B2 to move to France, or just to become French?
B2 is specifically the current naturalization requirement. Many residence permits and work files ask for less — often B1, sometimes A2 — so check what your specific situation requires before assuming you need B2.
Is Quebec's scale the same as the federal NCLC?
No — they're related but separately maintained. A Quebec-specific program is scored on the échelle québécoise, not the NCLC.
Does Lerniyo prepare me for the TEF or TCF specifically?
Lerniyo's mock exams are styled in the format of DELF/DALF/TCF/TEF at each CEFR level so you know the type of tasks to expect, but registering for and sitting the real TCF/TEF happens through the official test centers, not through Lerniyo.