Express Entry Draw 382: French Language Proficiency

On November 28, 2025, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 6,000 invitations in the Express Entry draw. The minimum CRS score was 408. This draw is specific to applicants who are proficient in the French language. All candidates who meet the minimum point requirement were invited.

Express Entry Draw #382 Details

French language draws consistently remains a major focus for 2025. The 2025 to 2027 immigration levels plan continues to encourage the growth of bilingual communities, and this particular round directly reflects that priority.

What is the French Language Proficiency Category?

The French language proficiency category under Express Entry is designed to encourage bilingual applicants who can contribute to Canada’s linguistic diversity. To qualify, candidates must demonstrate strong French communication skills by meeting specific Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels in an approved French test such as the TEF Canada or TCF Canada.

For thousands of applicants preparing for upcoming draws, this round serves as a powerful reminder: French-language candidates continue to have one of the strongest advantages in the Express Entry system.

Eligibility for the French Speaking Category

To qualify for this category, candidates must:

• Achieve a minimum score of 7 in all four language abilities on the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens.
• Fulfill all specific requirements outlined for the draw.

Detailed requirements for each category are available on the Canadian government’s website.

Why French Language Draws Are Increasing in 2025?

Key Reasons Behind the Trend are:

• Strong labour shortages in bilingual roles
• Provincial initiatives to expand francophone communities
• Faster integration of bilingual newcomers into the workforce
• Better economic outcomes in health, education, tech, transport & hospitality
• National goal to grow French-speaking populations outside Quebec

With vacancy rates remaining high, French-speaking candidates have a meaningful and continued advantage across all Express Entry rounds.

Recent Express Entry Activity

IRCC has held multiple rounds in November, demonstrating a pattern of rapid category-based selections:

French-language draws remain some of the largest and most impactful rounds of 2025.

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