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CLB Calculator

Convert your language test results to Canadian Language Benchmark levels, ability by ability.

Convert Your Language Score

Enter your score for each ability to find your CLB level

What is CLB?

The Canadian Language Benchmark measures English language ability, and Express Entry converts each test result to a level separately for listening, speaking, reading and writing. CLB 7 in all four abilities (IELTS 6.0 in each) is the minimum for the Federal Skilled Worker Program. IRCC accepts CELPIP-General, IELTS General Training, PTE Core, TEF Canada and TCF Canada, not TOEFL or PTE Academic, and results must be less than 2 years old.

CLB Scale Guide

CLB 10+
IELTS L 8.5, R 8.0, W 7.5, S 7.5
CLB 9
IELTS L 8.0, R 7.0, W 7.0, S 7.0
CLB 8
IELTS L 7.5, R 6.5, W 6.5, S 6.5
CLB 7
Minimum for FSW (IELTS 6.0 in each ability)
CLB 6
IELTS L 5.5, R 5.0, W 5.5, S 5.5
CLB 5
IELTS L 5.0, R 4.0, W 5.0, S 5.0

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