CLB calculator for CELPIP® and IELTS
Choose CELPIP-General or IELTS General Training, enter your four scores and see your CLB level in each skill, your Express Entry CRS language points and which 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Listening | 7 | CLB 7 |
| Reading | 7 | CLB 7 |
| Writing | 7 | CLB 7 |
| Speaking | 7 | CLB 7 |
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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How the conversion works
IRCC publishes a table that places each accepted test on the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB), skill by skill. The calculator uses IRCC’s tables for CELPIP-General and IELTS General Training.
- CELPIP-General: from level 3 up, the level is the CLB level. A 7 in Reading is CLB 7 in Reading. Level 2 covers CLB 1 and 2, and levels 0 and 1 have no CLB level.
- IELTS General Training: each skill has its own bands. A 6.0 is CLB 7 in every skill, but CLB 8 needs 7.5 in Listening and 6.5 in Reading, Writing and Speaking. IRCC’s table starts at CLB 4.
| CLB | CELPIP-General (each skill) | IELTS Listening | IELTS Reading | IELTS Writing | IELTS Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLB 10 | 10 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| CLB 9 | 9 | 8.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| CLB 8 | 8 | 7.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| CLB 7 | 7 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| CLB 6 | 6 | 5.5 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| CLB 5 | 5 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| CLB 4 | 4 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
CRS points. In Express Entry, each skill in your first official language (English or French) earns points by its CLB level: 6 at CLB 4 or 5, 17 at CLB 7 and 34 at CLB 10 or more (32 with a spouse or common-law partner). The calculator adds the four skills, up to 136 points, or 128 with a spouse or partner. See every level on the CELPIP score chart, or each skill’s points in the CELPIP to CRS calculator.
Program minimums
| Program | Minimum level |
|---|---|
| Express Entry: Federal Skilled Worker Program | CLB 7 in every skill |
| Express Entry: Canadian Experience Class, TEER 0 or 1 job | CLB 7 in every skill |
| Express Entry: Canadian Experience Class, TEER 2 or 3 job | CLB 5 in every skill |
| Express Entry: Federal Skilled Trades Program | CLB 5 in Listening and Speaking, CLB 4 in Reading and Writing |
| Citizenship, applicants aged 18 to 54 | CLB 4 in Listening and Speaking |
| Post-graduation work permit: a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree, or another university program | CLB 7 in every skill |
| Post-graduation work permit: a college, polytechnic or other non-university program | CLB 5 in every skill |
Most programs set a minimum in every skill, so your lowest skill decides. Express Entry ranks you with CRS points as well, so levels above the minimum still help. Check IRCC’s Express Entry language page, the post-graduation work permit page and the citizenship language page for the current rules.
Before you rely on it
- Rules change. The tables and minimums here are IRCC’s as published on canada.ca in October 2026. Check canada.ca for your program before you apply.
- Results are valid for two years. For Express Entry, your results must be less than 2 years old when you create your profile and when you apply for permanent residence; the post-graduation work permit asks for results less than 2 years old when you apply.
- Use one test report. Enter all four scores from the same test. IRCC does not accept IELTS One Skill Retake for Express Entry.
- Take the right version. IRCC asks for CELPIP-General or IELTS General Training, not IELTS Academic. For citizenship, CELPIP-General LS also counts.
- Language is only part of your CRS score. The calculator does not add age, education or work experience. From November 3, 2026, IRCC changes how it awards points for Canadian work experience and job offers; its notice of that change does not mention the language points.
- Practice scores are estimates. A Prepiva mock test gives you practice levels; to check a program, enter the scores from your real test report.
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FAQ
What CLB is CELPIP level 9?
CLB 9. From level 3 up, a CELPIP-General level is the same as the CLB level, skill by skill.
What CLB is IELTS 6.5?
In IELTS General Training, 6.5 is CLB 8 in Reading, Writing and Speaking, and CLB 7 in Listening, where CLB 8 needs 7.5.
How many CRS points do I get for CLB 9?
31 points in each skill, or 29 with a spouse or common-law partner: 124 for all four skills, or 116 with a spouse or partner.
What CLB do I need for Express Entry?
The Federal Skilled Worker Program asks for CLB 7 in all four skills. The Canadian Experience Class asks for CLB 7 for TEER 0 or 1 jobs and CLB 5 for TEER 2 or 3 jobs. The Federal Skilled Trades Program asks for CLB 5 in Listening and Speaking and CLB 4 in Reading and Writing.
Does the calculator work for other tests?
No. It covers CELPIP-General and IELTS General Training. IRCC also accepts PTE Core for English, and TEF Canada and TCF Canada for French, each with its own table on canada.ca.
Is this IRCC’s calculator?
No. Prepiva built it from the tables IRCC publishes on canada.ca. It is a guide: check canada.ca for your program before you apply.
More on CELPIP
- CELPIP to CRS calculatorTurn your four CELPIP-General levels into CLB and Express Entry CRS language points, single or with a spouse, from IRCC's table, with worked examples.
- 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.
- CELPIP vs IELTSCELPIP-General or IELTS General Training for Canada: format, accents, timing, scoring, CLB conversion, fees and results time, and how to choose between them.
- 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.