CLB converter for Express Entry
Free CLB calculator for Express Entry: turn IELTS, CELPIP, PTE Core, TEF or TCF scores into CLB or NCLC levels and CRS points. No sign-up needed.
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Enter all four scores to see your total language points.
Language is one part of your score. Add age, education and work to see the rest.
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IELTS to CLB chart
IELTS General Training: every score band and its CRS points.
CELPIP to CLB chart
CELPIP-General: every score band and its CRS points.
PTE Core to CLB chart
PTE Core: every score band and its CRS points.
TEF to NCLC chart
TEF Canada: every score band and its CRS points.
TCF to NCLC chart
TCF Canada: every score band and its CRS points.
See also CRS points for language · Source: Express Entry language test results
Common questions
- What is CLB?
- Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) are the levels IRCC uses for English; NCLC (Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens) are the French equivalent. Express Entry converts each ability of your test to a CLB or NCLC level, and CRS points come from those levels.
- What IELTS score is CLB 9?
- IELTS General Training reading 7.0, writing 7.0, listening 8.0 and speaking 7.0.
- What IELTS score is CLB 7?
- IELTS General Training reading 6.0, writing 6.0, listening 6.0 and speaking 6.0.
- Which tests does Express Entry accept?
- For English: IELTS General Training, CELPIP-General and PTE Core. For French: TEF Canada and TCF Canada. Results must be less than two years old when you apply.
See your full CRS score
Quick CRS adds up every factor and shows your score under today’s rules and the rules from November 3, 2026, side by side. Free, about 3 minutes.