PTE Core to CLB converter
Enter your PTE Core scores (10–90) to see your CLB level for each ability. Only PTE Core is accepted for Express Entry — not PTE Academic.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Only PTE Core is accepted for Express Entry — PTE Academic is not.
PTE Core to CLB chart
Official equivalency published by IRCC for PTE Core. Only PTE Core is accepted for Express Entry — PTE Academic is not.
| CLB | reading | writing | listening | speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLB 10 | 88–90 | 90 | 89–90 | 89–90 |
| CLB 9 | 78–87 | 88–89 | 82–88 | 84–88 |
| CLB 8 | 69–77 | 79–87 | 71–81 | 76–83 |
| CLB 7 | 60–68 | 69–78 | 60–70 | 68–75 |
| CLB 6 | 51–59 | 60–68 | 50–59 | 59–67 |
| CLB 5 | 42–50 | 51–59 | 39–49 | 51–58 |
| CLB 4 | 33–41 | 41–50 | 28–38 | 42–50 |
| CLB 3 | 24–32 | 32–40 | 18–27 | 34–41 |
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).
Other converters: IELTS to CLB · CELPIP to CLB · TEF to NCLC · TCF to NCLC
Source: IRCC language test equivalency charts and Express Entry language test results.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE Core score is CLB 7?+
Reading 60, writing 69, listening 60 and speaking 68.
What PTE Core score is CLB 9?+
Reading 78, writing 88, listening 82 and speaking 84.
Is PTE Academic accepted?+
No. For Express Entry, IRCC accepts only the PTE Core test.