🗣️ Language Score to CLB Converter

Convert IELTS General, CELPIP, PTE Core or TCF Canada scores to CLB or NCLC levels using IRCC's tables, and see the CRS points and Express Entry eligibility they give.

● Last updated November 3, 2026|By Arpit Chauhan|Checked against official sources · How we check facts

Quick answer: For CLB 7, the level most Express Entry programs need, you need IELTS General 6.0 in every ability, CELPIP 7 in every ability, PTE Core speaking 68, listening 60, reading 60 and writing 69, or TCF Canada speaking and writing 10, listening 458 and reading 453.

Table graphic of the minimum IELTS, CELPIP and PTE Core scores for CLB 7 to CLB 10 — Minimum scores for the CLB levels that matter most in Express Entry.

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IRCC equivalency tables

Minimum score for each level. Columns: speaking, listening, reading, writing.

IELTS General Training

CLB	Speaking	Listening	Reading	Writing
10	7.5	8.5	8.0	7.5
9	7.0	8.0	7.0	7.0
8	6.5	7.5	6.5	6.5
7	6.0	6.0	6.0	6.0
6	5.5	5.5	5.0	5.5
5	5.0	5.0	4.0	5.0
4	4.0	4.5	3.5	4.0

PTE Core

CLB	Speaking	Listening	Reading	Writing
10	89	89	88	90
9	84	82	78	88
8	76	71	69	79
7	68	60	60	69
6	59	50	51	60
5	51	39	42	51
4	42	28	33	41

TCF Canada (NCLC)

NCLC	Speaking	Listening	Reading	Writing
10	16	549	549	16
9	14	523	524	14
8	12	503	499	12
7	10	458	453	10
6	7	398	406	7
5	6	369	375	6
4	4	331	342	4

CELPIP-General levels 4–9 equal the same CLB level; 10 or higher counts as CLB 10. TEF Canada scores are on IRCC's page; check which score scale your TEF result uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What IELTS score is CLB 9?

For IELTS General Training: 7.0 in speaking, 8.0 in listening, 7.0 in reading and 7.0 in writing. CLB 7 needs 6.0 in every ability.

What PTE Core score is CLB 9?

Speaking 84, listening 82, reading 78 and writing 88 or higher. Only PTE Core is accepted for Express Entry, not PTE Academic.

Does CELPIP map directly to CLB?

Yes. A CELPIP-General level of 4 to 9 equals the same CLB level, and 10 or higher counts as CLB 10.

Which tests does IRCC accept for Express Entry?

For English: IELTS General Training, CELPIP-General and PTE Core. For French: TEF Canada and TCF Canada. Results are valid for two years.

How many CRS points is CLB 9?

As your first official language, CLB 9 in an ability is worth 31 points without a spouse (29 with), so CLB 9 in all four abilities gives 124 (or 116).

Sources

Figures on this page were checked against these sources on 31 October 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official site before you apply.

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CLB	Speaking	Listening	Reading	Writing
10	7.5	8.5	8.0	7.5
9	7.0	8.0	7.0	7.0
8	6.5	7.5	6.5	6.5
7	6.0	6.0	6.0	6.0
6	5.5	5.5	5.0	5.5
5	5.0	5.0	4.0	5.0
4	4.0	4.5	3.5	4.0

CLB	Speaking	Listening	Reading	Writing
10	89	89	88	90
9	84	82	78	88
8	76	71	69	79
7	68	60	60	69
6	59	50	51	60
5	51	39	42	51
4	42	28	33	41

NCLC	Speaking	Listening	Reading	Writing
10	16	549	549	16
9	14	523	524	14
8	12	503	499	12
7	10	458	453	10
6	7	398	406	7
5	6	369	375	6
4	4	331	342	4

CLB	Speaking	Listening	Reading	Writing
10	7.5	8.5	8.0	7.5
9	7.0	8.0	7.0	7.0
8	6.5	7.5	6.5	6.5
7	6.0	6.0	6.0	6.0
6	5.5	5.5	5.0	5.5
5	5.0	5.0	4.0	5.0
4	4.0	4.5	3.5	4.0

CLB	Speaking	Listening	Reading	Writing
10	89	89	88	90
9	84	82	78	88
8	76	71	69	79
7	68	60	60	69
6	59	50	51	60
5	51	39	42	51
4	42	28	33	41

NCLC	Speaking	Listening	Reading	Writing
10	16	549	549	16
9	14	523	524	14
8	12	503	499	12
7	10	458	453	10
6	7	398	406	7
5	6	369	375	6
4	4	331	342	4

CLB	Speaking	Listening	Reading	Writing
10	7.5	8.5	8.0	7.5
9	7.0	8.0	7.0	7.0
8	6.5	7.5	6.5	6.5
7	6.0	6.0	6.0	6.0
6	5.5	5.5	5.0	5.5
5	5.0	5.0	4.0	5.0
4	4.0	4.5	3.5	4.0

CLB	Speaking	Listening	Reading	Writing
10	89	89	88	90
9	84	82	78	88
8	76	71	69	79
7	68	60	60	69
6	59	50	51	60
5	51	39	42	51
4	42	28	33	41

NCLC	Speaking	Listening	Reading	Writing
10	16	549	549	16
9	14	523	524	14
8	12	503	499	12
7	10	458	453	10
6	7	398	406	7
5	6	369	375	6
4	4	331	342	4