CELPIP to CLB converter
CELPIP-General levels line up directly with CLB — a 9 in CELPIP is CLB 9. Enter your scores to see your levels and CRS points.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Only CELPIP-General is accepted for Express Entry. CELPIP scores of 10, 11 and 12 all equal CLB 10.
CELPIP to CLB chart
Official equivalency published by IRCC for CELPIP-General. Only CELPIP-General is accepted for Express Entry. CELPIP scores of 10, 11 and 12 all equal CLB 10.
| CLB | reading | writing | listening | speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLB 10 | 10–12 | 10–12 | 10–12 | 10–12 |
| CLB 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| CLB 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| CLB 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| CLB 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| CLB 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| CLB 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
CRS points by CLB level (first official language)
| CLB per ability | Single (per ability) | With spouse (per ability) |
|---|---|---|
| CLB 10+ | 34 | 32 |
| CLB 9 | 31 | 29 |
| CLB 8 | 23 | 22 |
| CLB 7 | 17 | 16 |
| CLB 6 | 9 | 8 |
| CLB 4–5 | 6 | 6 |
| CLB below 4 | 0 | 0 |
Plug your scores into the CRS calculator to see the full effect, including skill-transferability points (CLB 7 and CLB 9 in all four abilities are the key thresholds).
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Source: IRCC language test equivalency charts and Express Entry language test results.
Frequently asked questions
Is CELPIP the same as CLB?+
Almost. For CELPIP-General, each score from 4 to 9 equals the same CLB level, and scores of 10, 11 or 12 all count as CLB 10 for Express Entry.
What CELPIP score do I need for CLB 9?+
A 9 in each of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Can I take CELPIP outside Canada?+
CELPIP is offered in Canada and at a number of test centres abroad. Check the test provider's website for current locations.