CELPIP® to CRS points calculator
Enter your four CELPIP-General levels to see the CLB level of each skill, the Express Entry CRS points each one earns as your first official language, with and without a spouse or common-law partner, and the program minimums you meet.
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CELPIP-General: Listening CLB 7, Reading CLB 7, Writing CLB 7, Speaking CLB 7. 68 CRS language points, or 64 with a spouse or partner. Meets 7 of 7 program minimums.
| Skill | CELPIP level | CLB | CRS pointssingle / with spouse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listening | 7 | CLB 7 | 17 / 16 |
| Reading | 7 | CLB 7 | 17 / 16 |
| Writing | 7 | CLB 7 | 17 / 16 |
| Speaking | 7 | CLB 7 | 17 / 16 |
Express Entry CRS language points
68 of 136 Single applicant
64 of 128 With a spouse or common-law partner
For English as your first official language in Express Entry, all four skills together.
Program minimums
- Federal Skilled Worker CLB 7 in every skill: met
- Canadian Experience Class (TEER 0 or 1) CLB 7 in every skill: met
- Canadian Experience Class (TEER 2 or 3) CLB 5 in every skill: met
- Federal Skilled Trades CLB 5 in Listening and Speaking, CLB 4 in Reading and Writing: met
- Citizenship (ages 18–54) CLB 4 in Listening and Speaking: met
- Post-graduation work permit (university degree) CLB 7 in every skill: met
- Post-graduation work permit (college program) CLB 5 in every skill: met
Uses IRCC’s CLB tables for CELPIP-General and IELTS General Training. A guide, not a decision: check canada.ca for your program’s current rules.
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CELPIP level to CRS points
IRCC gives points for each skill of your first official language, English or French, by its CLB level. From level 3 up, a CELPIP level is the CLB level, so the table reads straight from your CELPIP report:
| CELPIP level | CLB | CRS points per skill (single) | With a spouse or partner | All four skills (single) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10–12 | 10 or more | 34 | 32 | 136 |
| 9 | 9 | 31 | 29 | 124 |
| 8 | 8 | 23 | 22 | 92 |
| 7 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 68 |
| 6 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 36 |
| 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 24 |
| 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 24 |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0–2 | Below CLB 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The biggest steps come at CLB 7 and CLB 9: from level 6 to level 7 each skill gains 8 points, and from level 8 to level 9 another 8. Above level 10 the points stop rising.
Worked examples
| Profile | CELPIP levels | Single | With a spouse or partner |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Federal Skilled Worker minimum | L 7 · R 7 · W 7 · S 7 | 68 | 64 |
| A mixed profile | L 9 · R 8 · W 7 · S 8 | 94 | 89 |
| CLB 9 in every skill | L 9 · R 9 · W 9 · S 9 | 124 | 116 |
| CLB 10 or more in every skill | L 10 · R 10 · W 10 · S 10 | 136 | 128 |
Raising the mixed profile to level 9 in every skill adds 30 points for a single applicant. Because each skill counts on its own, the cheapest points usually come from your weakest skill.
What the calculator does not count
- Skill transferability. Your language levels also earn points when combined with a post-secondary degree, foreign work experience or a certificate of qualification: more from CLB 7 in all four skills, and the most from CLB 9 in all four, up to 100 points in all for these factors. The calculator does not add them.
- A second language. French, or English if your first official language is French, earns its own points from CLB 5 up, at most 24, which are not included here.
- The rest of your profile. Age, education and work experience add points too. From November 3, 2026, IRCC changed how it awards points for Canadian work experience and job offers; the language points in the table are unchanged.
- Practice scores. A Prepiva mock test gives practice levels; for your profile, enter the levels on your real test report. Results are valid for two years.
Check the rules
The points come from IRCC’s Comprehensive Ranking System criteria, read again on canada.ca on November 3, 2026. For IELTS General Training bands, and the CLB table for both tests, use the CLB calculator; for what each CELPIP level means, see the CELPIP score chart.
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FAQ
How many CRS points is CELPIP 9?
31 points for each skill at level 9 for a single applicant, or 29 with a spouse or common-law partner: 124 for all four skills, or 116 with a spouse or partner.
What CELPIP score gives the most CRS language points?
Level 10 or higher in every skill: 34 points each and 136 in all for a single applicant, or 128 with a spouse or partner. Levels 11 and 12 earn no more.
How many CRS points is CELPIP 7?
17 points for each skill for a single applicant, 68 for all four. Level 7 in every skill is also the Federal Skilled Worker Program minimum.
Does IRCC use the CELPIP Average Score?
No. CRS points come from each skill’s own CLB level. The Average Score on a CELPIP report is not used.
Does having a spouse change my language points?
Yes. With a spouse or common-law partner who comes with you, each skill earns slightly fewer points (up to 32 instead of 34), and your partner’s own language levels can add up to 20 points.
Is this IRCC’s calculator?
No. Prepiva built it from the table IRCC publishes on canada.ca. It counts language points only: check canada.ca or IRCC’s own tool for your full score.
More on CELPIP
- CLB calculatorConvert CELPIP-General levels or IELTS General Training bands to CLB, see your Express Entry CRS language points and which programs your scores meet. Free.
- CELPIP score chartCELPIP levels 0–12 and their CLB, approximate Listening and Reading raw-score charts, how Writing and Speaking are rated and the CRS points each level earns.
- Free CELPIP practice testTake a free full CELPIP-General mock test in the test's order and timing. Get a level and CLB for each skill, CRS points and AI-rated Writing and Speaking.
- CELPIP study planPrepare for CELPIP-General: the CLB each Canadian program needs, a four-step study plan, every part of the test and a free full mock test with a CLB report.