IELTS to CLB conversion chart
Convert IELTS General Training scores to CLB levels for Express Entry: the full IELTS to CLB chart for reading, writing, listening and speaking, with the CRS points each level earns.
IELTS General Training to CLB
| CLB | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking | CRS per ability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLB 10 | 8.0 or more | 7.5 or more | 8.5 or more | 7.5 or more | 34 |
| CLB 9 | 7.0 to 7.5 | 7.0 | 8.0 | 7.0 | 31 |
| CLB 8 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 6.5 | 23 |
| CLB 7 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 to 7.0 | 6.0 | 17 |
| CLB 6 | 5.0 to 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 9 |
| CLB 5 | 4.0 to 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 6 |
| CLB 4 | 3.5 | 4.0 to 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.0 to 4.5 | 6 |
Below CLB 4 earns no points. CRS points shown are for a single candidate; see all language points.
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Get my full CRS scoreCommon questions
- What IELTS score is CLB 7?
- reading 6.0, writing 6.0, listening 6.0, speaking 6.0. CLB 7 in all four abilities is the minimum for the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
- What IELTS score is CLB 9?
- reading 7.0, writing 7.0, listening 8.0, speaking 7.0. CLB 9 in all four abilities earns the full language part of skill transferability.
- What is the minimum IELTS score for Express Entry?
- It depends on the program: CLB 7 in all four abilities for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, CLB 7 (TEER 0 or 1 jobs) or CLB 5 (TEER 2 or 3 jobs) for the Canadian Experience Class, and CLB 5 for speaking and listening with CLB 4 for reading and writing for the Federal Skilled Trades Program.
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