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PTE Core to CLB Calculator
Enter your four PTE Core scores to see your CLB level in each skill and the CRS points they earn. CLB 9 needs Listening 82, Reading 78, Writing 88 and Speaking 84. PTE Core is accepted by IRCC for Express Entry; PTE Academic is not the version IRCC lists.
| Skill | Your score | CLB | CRS points |
|---|
Uses IRCC's PTE Core equivalency for CLB 7 and above. Below CLB 7, check IRCC's chart.
PTE Core to CLB chart
| CLB | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLB 10+ | 89+ | 88+ | 90 | 89+ |
| CLB 9 | 82–88 | 78–87 | 88–89 | 84–88 |
| CLB 8 | 71–81 | 69–77 | 79–87 | 76–83 |
| CLB 7 | 60–70 | 60–68 | 69–78 | 68–75 |
Writing is the strictest band in PTE Core: CLB 9 needs 88 and CLB 10 needs 90. Each skill is converted separately.
PTE Core or IELTS General?
Both are accepted for Express Entry. PTE Core is fully computer-based with fast results; IELTS has a face-to-face Speaking test. Compare PTE Core and IELTS General.
Official sources
- Language test equivalency charts (IRCC)
- Express Entry: language test results (IRCC)
- Express Entry: CRS criteria (IRCC)
Immigration rules change. Check the IRCC pages above before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE Core score is CLB 9?
Listening 82–88, Reading 78–87, Writing 88–89 and Speaking 84–88.
What PTE Core score is CLB 7?
Listening 60–70, Reading 60–68, Writing 69–78 and Speaking 68–75.
Is PTE Academic accepted for Canada PR?
No. For Express Entry, IRCC lists PTE Core. PTE Academic is mainly used for university admission and Australian visas.
How many CRS points is CLB 9?
31 points per skill for a single applicant (124 for all four), or 29 per skill with a spouse.