CLB Calculator
Convert your language-test scores to Canadian Language Benchmark levels for each skill. This converter does not determine immigration eligibility.
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Your CLB is read skill by skill; IRCC always judges your lowest skill, never the average.
Each section is scored 1–12 and maps one-to-one onto CLB.
Your overall CLB
The lowest of your four skills.
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Language milestones
- Language planning milestone (CLB 4)
- Language planning milestone (CLB 5)
- Federal Skilled Worker language minimum (CLB 7)
- Skill-transferability language condition (CLB 9)
- Maximum CRS language points (CLB 10)
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CELPIP, IELTS and PTE Core scores for each CLB level
IRCC sets a score range per skill for each CLB level. CELPIP matches CLB one to one; IELTS General Training and PTE Core use their own scales. Programs check each skill separately, so your lowest skill usually decides your level. For CELPIP correct answers out of 38, see the CELPIP score chart.
| CLB | CELPIP | IELTS GT | PTE Core |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4.5 | 28–38 |
| 5 | 5 | 5.0 | 39–49 |
| 6 | 6 | 5.5 | 50–59 |
| 7 | 7 | 6.0–7.0 | 60–70 |
| 8 | 8 | 7.5 | 71–81 |
| 9 | 9 | 8.0 | 82–88 |
| 10+ | 10–12 | 8.5–9.0 | 89–90 |
| CLB | CELPIP | IELTS GT | PTE Core |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 3.5 | 33–41 |
| 5 | 5 | 4.0–4.5 | 42–50 |
| 6 | 6 | 5.0–5.5 | 51–59 |
| 7 | 7 | 6.0 | 60–68 |
| 8 | 8 | 6.5 | 69–77 |
| 9 | 9 | 7.0–7.5 | 78–87 |
| 10+ | 10–12 | 8.0–9.0 | 88–90 |
| CLB | CELPIP | IELTS GT | PTE Core |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4.0–4.5 | 41–50 |
| 5 | 5 | 5.0 | 51–59 |
| 6 | 6 | 5.5 | 60–68 |
| 7 | 7 | 6.0 | 69–78 |
| 8 | 8 | 6.5 | 79–87 |
| 9 | 9 | 7.0 | 88–89 |
| 10+ | 10–12 | 7.5–9.0 | 90 |
| CLB | CELPIP | IELTS GT | PTE Core |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4.0–4.5 | 42–50 |
| 5 | 5 | 5.0 | 51–58 |
| 6 | 6 | 5.5 | 59–67 |
| 7 | 7 | 6.0 | 68–75 |
| 8 | 8 | 6.5 | 76–83 |
| 9 | 9 | 7.0 | 84–88 |
| 10+ | 10–12 | 7.5–9.0 | 89–90 |
Source: IRCC language test equivalency charts (reviewed October 7, 2026).
What each CLB level opens in Canada
CLB 4 in Listening and Speaking
Canadian citizenship, for applicants aged 18 to 54. IRCC
CLB 5 Speaking and Listening, CLB 4 Reading and Writing
The Federal Skilled Trades Program minimum. IRCC
CLB 5 in all four skills
Canadian Experience Class, for TEER 2 or 3 jobs. IRCC
CLB 7 in all four skills
The Federal Skilled Worker Program minimum, and Canadian Experience Class for TEER 0 or 1 jobs. IRCC
CLB 9 in all four skills
The higher skill-transferability tier in the CRS: up to 50 points with a degree or foreign work experience, instead of 25 at CLB 7. IRCC
CLB 10 in a skill
The most CRS points for that skill: 34 if single, 32 with a spouse or partner. IRCC
Reviewed October 7, 2026. Requirements change; check IRCC before you apply. See also CELPIP score requirements by goal.
FAQ
CLB levels, explained.
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Raise your CLB in each skill
- CELPIP Listening practice tests
- CELPIP Reading practice tests
- CELPIP Writing practice tests
- CELPIP Speaking practice tests
The first test in every skill is free.
What is a CLB level?
The Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) is the national standard IRCC uses to describe English ability for immigration (NCLC is the French equivalent). Every accepted test (CELPIP, IELTS, PTE Core, TEF, and TCF) converts to a CLB level for each skill.
How do CELPIP scores convert to CLB?
CELPIP-General is built around the benchmarks, so it maps one-to-one: a CELPIP 9 in Listening is CLB 9 in Listening. That is the cleanest mapping of any accepted test, with no conversion tables or rounding surprises.
Is my CLB the average of my four skills?
No. This calculator shows each skill separately and uses your lowest skill as an overall summary. Immigration programs can apply their own language requirements to each skill.
What CLB do I need for Express Entry?
CLB 7 is the Federal Skilled Worker language minimum; other programs use different thresholds. CLB 9 can meet skill-transferability conditions; core CRS language points continue increasing at CLB 10. This calculator does not determine immigration eligibility.