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What is your CLB level?
Enter your IELTS, CELPIP, PTE Core, TEF Canada, or TCF Canada scores and get your Canadian Language Benchmark level for each skill, from the official IRCC tables.
Your overall level (CLB)
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Enter all four scores to see your overall level.
Official IRCC equivalency tables, transcribed from canada.ca. TEF Canada rows apply to tests taken after December 10, 2023; older results use a different chart.
The full IRCC equivalency tables
Each cell shows the minimum score for that level. Your level per skill is the highest row your score reaches, and programs usually judge you on your lowest skill.
| CLB | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 8+ | 7.5+ | 8.5+ | 7.5+ |
| 9 | 7+ | 7+ | 8+ | 7+ |
| 8 | 6.5+ | 6.5+ | 7.5+ | 6.5+ |
| 7 | 6+ | 6+ | 6+ | 6+ |
| 6 | 5+ | 5.5+ | 5.5+ | 5.5+ |
| 5 | 4+ | 5+ | 5+ | 5+ |
| 4 | 3.5+ | 4+ | 4.5+ | 4+ |
| CLB | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10+ | 10+ | 10+ | 10+ |
| 9 | 9+ | 9+ | 9+ | 9+ |
| 8 | 8+ | 8+ | 8+ | 8+ |
| 7 | 7+ | 7+ | 7+ | 7+ |
| 6 | 6+ | 6+ | 6+ | 6+ |
| 5 | 5+ | 5+ | 5+ | 5+ |
| 4 | 4+ | 4+ | 4+ | 4+ |
| CLB | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 88+ | 90+ | 89+ | 89+ |
| 9 | 78+ | 88+ | 82+ | 84+ |
| 8 | 69+ | 79+ | 71+ | 76+ |
| 7 | 60+ | 69+ | 60+ | 68+ |
| 6 | 51+ | 60+ | 50+ | 59+ |
| 5 | 42+ | 51+ | 39+ | 51+ |
| 4 | 33+ | 41+ | 28+ | 42+ |
| 3 | 24+ | 32+ | 18+ | 34+ |
| NCLC | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 546+ | 558+ | 546+ | 556+ |
| 9 | 503+ | 512+ | 503+ | 518+ |
| 8 | 462+ | 472+ | 462+ | 494+ |
| 7 | 434+ | 428+ | 434+ | 456+ |
| 6 | 393+ | 379+ | 393+ | 422+ |
| 5 | 352+ | 330+ | 352+ | 387+ |
| 4 | 306+ | 268+ | 306+ | 328+ |
| NCLC | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 549+ | 16+ | 549+ | 16+ |
| 9 | 524+ | 14+ | 523+ | 14+ |
| 8 | 499+ | 12+ | 503+ | 12+ |
| 7 | 453+ | 10+ | 458+ | 10+ |
| 6 | 406+ | 7+ | 398+ | 7+ |
| 5 | 375+ | 6+ | 369+ | 6+ |
| 4 | 342+ | 4+ | 331+ | 4+ |
Quick answers
What CLB do I need for Express Entry?
It depends on the program. Federal Skilled Worker asks for CLB 7 in all four skills, and Canadian Experience Class asks for CLB 7 or CLB 5 depending on your job category. Higher levels earn significantly more CRS points, with a real jump at CLB 9.
Does French really help?
Yes. Strong French results open the francophone-specific Express Entry draws at NCLC 7 or higher in all four skills, and bilingual candidates earn extra CRS points. For many Algerian profiles, TEF Canada or TCF Canada is the fastest route to a competitive score.
Which test should I take?
Whichever one you can score highest in. If your French is stronger than your English, TEF Canada or TCF Canada is usually the better bet. Book early and check availability at your nearest test centre, seats fill fast.
How long are my results valid?
Two years from the result date, and they must still be valid on the day you submit your application. Plan the test so it does not expire mid-process.
Is this converter official?
The tables are transcribed as published by IRCC, without rounding. IRCC remains the authority: if anything differs, their page wins, and program requirements can change over time.
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