CLB Calculator
Enter your IELTS, CELPIP, or PTE Core scores to see your CLB level in each skill and your estimated Express Entry CRS language points.
How to use this calculator
- Select your test (IELTS General, CELPIP General, or PTE Core).
- Enter your scores for each of the four skills. Use the score exactly as it appears on your score report.
- Click Calculate. Your CLB level per skill and estimated CRS points will appear instantly.
- Use the results to identify which skills to improve and which test resources match your target CLB.
CLB conversion tables are based on official IRCC concordance data. CRS points shown are estimates for a single applicant, first official language. Always verify current requirements at ircc.canada.ca before submitting an immigration application.
About CLB levels and Express Entry
Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) are the language standard used by IRCC for immigration. Every approved language test -- IELTS, CELPIP, and PTE Core -- maps to CLB levels through an official concordance table.
For Express Entry, the minimum CLB requirement for most programs is CLB 7 in all four skills. However, reaching CLB 9 significantly increases your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, which determines who receives an Invitation to Apply.
The difference between CLB 7 and CLB 9 in all four skills is approximately 42 CRS points -- equivalent to roughly one year of skilled Canadian work experience.