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Step 2 — Enter Your Scores
IELTS General TrainingScore range: 0 – 9.0
Score range: 0 – 9.0
Score range: 0 – 9.0
Score range: 0 – 9.0
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Your CLB Results
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Writing
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Speaking
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Lowest CLB Level
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Your overall CLB profile
CRS Language Points
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First language (no spouse)
Express Entry Status
Min CLB 7 all skills required
About Canadian Language Benchmarks
What is CLB?
Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) is Canada's national standard for describing, measuring, and recognizing language ability in English and French as a second language. It runs from CLB 1 (beginner) to CLB 12 (native-like proficiency).
Why does it matter?
IRCC uses CLB levels for all immigration streams — Express Entry (FSW, CEC, FST), Provincial Nominee Programs such as OINP and BC PNP, and citizenship. CLB 7 is the most common minimum for skilled worker programs. See how CLB affects your CRS score.
English tests accepted
IELTS General Training and CELPIP-General are both recognized by IRCC for English proficiency. IELTS Academic is accepted for Federal Skilled Worker Program only.
French tests accepted
TEF Canada (Test d'Évaluation de Français) and TCF Canada (Test de Connaissance du Français) are the two accepted French language tests for immigration to Canada.
CLB Level Guide
Expert
Near-native proficiency
34 pts
per skill
Advanced
Highly proficient user
31 pts
per skill
Upper-Int.
Proficient user
23 pts
per skill
Intermediate
EE minimum — skilled work
17 pts
per skill
Low-Int.
Independent user
9 pts
per skill
Basic
Limited independence
6 pts
per skill
Elementary
Below EE minimum
6 pts
per skill
CRS points = per skill, first language, single applicant (no spouse).
Score Ranges by Test
IELTS General Training
Scores in 0.5 increments
CELPIP-General
CELPIP score = CLB level (1:1)
TEF Canada
TCF Canada
Program Minimums
Federal Skilled Worker
All 4 abilities
Canadian Experience
NOC 0/A (CLB 5 for NOC B)
Federal Skilled Trades
Speaking/Listening only
OINP Human Capital
All 4 abilities
BC PNP Skilled Worker
Varies by stream
Canadian Citizenship
Minimum requirement
Calculate Your Full CRS
Language is only part of your CRS score. Check your full Express Entry ranking.
Open CRS CalculatorIELTS General Training → CLB Reference
| CLB | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking | CRS Pts/Skill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10+ | 8.5+ | 8.0+ | 7.5+ | 7.5+ | 34 |
| 9 | 8.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 31 |
| 8 | 7.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 23 |
| 7 | 7.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 17 |
| 6 | 5.5 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 9 |
| 5 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 6 |
| 4 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 6 |
CRS Score Calculator
Put your CLB score to work — calculate your full Comprehensive Ranking System score.
Use ToolOINP Points Calculator
Check your Ontario PNP eligibility. Language CLB 7 required for most streams.
Use ToolNOC Finder
Find your occupation code — required for every Express Entry and PNP application.
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