TEF Compass
The Orientation
How well are you informed on The Canadian Immigration Process?
Beginner
"I am just beginning to learn the process"
Intermediate
"I know until IELTS but I don’t know much about TEF"
Advanced
"I know everything, I would like to improve my CRS through TEF"
Canadian Immigration Programs
Over 60 Programs Available
Popular Ones via Express Entry
- FSW (Federal Skilled Worker): Immigrate as a skilled worker.
- Provincial Nominees: Immigrate by being nominated by a province/territory.
- CEC (Canadian Experience Class): For those with Canadian work experience.
- Quebec-selected skilled workers: For the province of Quebec.
Other Key Pilots & Streams
- Family Sponsorship
- Atlantic Immigration Pilot
- Caregivers (Children/Elderly/Medical needs)
- Start-up Visa
- Self-employed (Cultural/Athletic)
- Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot
- Agri-Food Pilot
- Refugees
Express Entry: CRS Criteria
Immigrate as a skilled worker (Points Based).
Max Total: 1,200 points
Core / Human Capital Factors (Max 500)
| Factor |
With Spouse |
Without Spouse |
| Age |
100 (up to 29 yrs) |
110 |
| Education |
140 (+10 for spouse) |
150 |
| 1st Official Language |
128 (+20 for spouse) |
136 |
| 2nd Official Language |
22 max |
24 max |
| Canadian Experience |
70 (+10 for spouse) |
80 |
Skill Transferability (100 Points)
- Education + Good Language: 50 pts
- Foreign Exp + Good Language (CLB 7+): 50 pts
CRS: Additional Points
These factors can grant up to 600 points.
| Factors |
Points |
| Brother/Sister living in Canada (Citizen/PR) |
15 |
| French Language Skills (Min CLB 7) |
50 |
| Post-secondary education in Canada |
30 |
| Arranged Employment |
50 / 200 |
| PN Nomination (Provincial Nominee) |
600 |
CRS = Core Factors + Transferability + Additional Points
Express Entry Cut-off History
A snapshot of recent rounds.
| # |
Round Type |
CRS Score (Lowest) |
| 349 | Healthcare & Social Services | 504 |
| 348 | Provincial Nominee Program | 726 |
| 347 | Canadian Experience Class | 547 |
| 346 | Provincial Nominee Program | 706 |
| 344 | Education Occupations | 479 |
| 343 | Provincial Nominee Program | 727 |
| 341 | French Language Proficiency | 379 |
| 339 | French Language Proficiency | 410 |
| 335 | Canadian Experience Class | 521 |
Note: French proficiency draws often have significantly lower cutoff scores.
The Master Key: Scenario 1
Shruti MULVADI (27 yrs, Best Case)
Current Status
- Education: BE + PGD
- Exp: 3 Years
- English: CLB 10
Previous CRS: 464
With TEF Compass
Achieving French CLB 7+
- French Points: +50
- Skill Transferability Boost
- Language Points Boost
- Total Boost: +62 pts
New Potential CRS: 526
The Master Key: Scenario 2
Mahesh T (33 yrs, Common Scenario)
Current Status
- Education: BE + PGD
- Exp: 3 Years
- English: CLB 9
Previous CRS: 432
With TEF Compass
Achieving French CLB 7
Potential CRS boosted through TEF Compass (+62)
New Potential CRS: 494
HERE AND NOW Proudly Presents
TEF Compass
The Only Program You’d ever need to crack The TEF CANADA Exam.
From A1 to C2 - PUSH YOUR LIMITS
CEFR Levels Explained
| Level |
Description |
| A1 | Basic user. Can introduce self and ask basic questions. |
| A2 | Can communicate in simple, routine tasks (shopping, geography). |
| B1 | Can deal with travel situations, describe experiences and dreams. |
| B2 | The Goal (CLB 7). Can understand complex text, interact with fluency. |
| C1 | Advanced. Flexible and effective language use for professional purposes. |
| C2 | Mastery. Can understand virtually everything heard or read with ease. |
TEF Compass Program Details
Structure
- Level Covered: A1, A2, B1, B2 & TEF Prép
- Possible Result: CLB 7+
- Duration: 270 Days / ~9-12 Months
- Mode: Online / Part-time
Modules
- Listening (Core)
- Reading (Core)
- Writing (Core)
- Speaking (Core)
- Grammar (Allied)
- Phonetic (Allied)
Score Conversion (TEF -> CLB -> CRS)
TEF Maximum Score per section: 699
| TEF Score Range |
CLB Level |
CRS Core Boost |
CRS Additional |
Total Boost |
| 533 - 699+ (C1/C2) |
9 - 10+ |
24 |
50 |
74 |
| 450 - 532 (B2+) |
8 |
15 |
50 |
65 |
| 400 - 449 (B2) |
7 (Min Reqd) |
12 |
50 |
62 |
| 310 - 348 (B1) |
5 |
4 |
0 |
4 |
| 0 - 309 (A1/A2) |
< 5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Other Programs & Certification
Other Programs
- Immersion Program: 6 Months (A1-B2)
- Diploma in Business French: 12 Months
- Young Learners' Program: A1-B1
- Corporate French
Certifications
Students can obtain external certifications (Optional):
- DELF A1 - B2
- DALF C1 - C2
Internal Certification provided by Here and Now.