IELTS to CLB converter
Enter your IELTS General Training band scores to see your CLB level for each ability, using IRCC's official equivalency chart.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Only IELTS General Training is accepted for Express Entry. IELTS One Skill Retake is not accepted.
IELTS to CLB chart
Official equivalency published by IRCC for IELTS General Training. Only IELTS General Training is accepted for Express Entry. IELTS One Skill Retake is not accepted.
| CLB | reading | writing | listening | speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLB 10 | 8.0+ | 7.5+ | 8.5+ | 7.5+ |
| CLB 9 | 7.0–7.5 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
| CLB 8 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 6.5 |
| CLB 7 | 6 | 6 | 6.0–7.0 | 6 |
| CLB 6 | 5.0–5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| CLB 5 | 4.0–4.5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| CLB 4 | 3.5 | 4.0–4.5 | 4.5 | 4.0–4.5 |
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
What IELTS score is CLB 7?+
CLB 7 requires IELTS General Training 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
What IELTS score is CLB 9?+
CLB 9 requires reading 7.0, writing 7.0, listening 8.0 and speaking 7.0.
What IELTS score is CLB 10?+
CLB 10 requires reading 8.0, writing 7.5, listening 8.5 and speaking 7.5 or higher.
Is IELTS Academic accepted for Express Entry?+
No. Express Entry only accepts IELTS General Training. IELTS One Skill Retake is also not accepted.