PrepHome › IELTS Preparation › IELTS to CLB calculator
IELTS to CLB Calculator
Enter your four IELTS General Training scores to see your CLB level in each skill and the CRS points they earn for Express Entry. CLB 9 needs Listening 8.0 and 7.0 in Reading, Writing and Speaking (8777).
| Skill | Your score | CLB | CRS points |
|---|
Estimate of first-official-language CRS points only, using IRCC's tables for IELTS General Training. It is not a full CRS calculation. Academic scores are not accepted for Express Entry.
IELTS to CLB conversion table
IRCC converts each IELTS General Training score into a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level separately. You need the score shown for every skill to reach that level in it.
| CLB | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLB 10 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| CLB 9 | 8.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| CLB 8 | 7.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| CLB 7 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| CLB 6 | 5.5 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| CLB 5 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| CLB 4 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
CRS points for each CLB level
| CLB level | Single applicant | With spouse |
|---|---|---|
| CLB 10+ | 34 | 32 |
| CLB 9 | 31 | 29 |
| CLB 8 | 23 | 22 |
| CLB 7 | 17 | 16 |
| CLB 6 | 9 | 8 |
| CLB 4–5 | 6 | 6 |
| Below CLB 4 | 0 | 0 |
CLB 9 in every skill also unlocks the highest skill-transferability points when combined with post-secondary education or foreign work experience. See IELTS 8777 (CLB 9) for Canada PR.
Common minimums
- Federal Skilled Worker: CLB 7 in all four skills.
- Canadian Experience Class: CLB 7 for TEER 0 or 1 jobs, CLB 5 for TEER 2 or 3 jobs.
- Citizenship (ages 18–54): CLB 4 in speaking and listening.
Requirements change, so confirm them on the official IRCC website. More detail: Canada PR language requirements.