CELPIP General scores to CLB levels
CELPIP to CLB calculator
Enter your four CELPIP General levels. You get the CLB level for each skill, the Express Entry points they are worth, and the scores that match on IELTS, PTE Core, TEF Canada and TCF Canada.
Your CELPIP scores
Levels up to 12, one per skill
1 to 12
1 to 12
1 to 12
1 to 12
Your CLB levels, equivalent scores and points
| Row | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Your CELPIP score | |||||
| CLB level | |||||
| The scores that match on other tests | |||||
| IELTS General | |||||
| PTE Core | |||||
| TEF Canada | |||||
| TCF Canada | |||||
| Express Entry points | |||||
| First language, no spouse | |||||
| First language, with spouse | |||||
| Second language | |||||
| As a spouse or partner | |||||
Enter a score above and the table fills in as you type.
What your levels qualify for
Enter all four skills to check these
- Federal Skilled Trades: CLB 5 in speaking and listening, CLB 4 in reading and writing
- Canadian Experience Class, TEER 2 or 3 jobs: CLB 5 in every skill
- Federal Skilled Worker, and Canadian Experience Class for TEER 0 or 1 jobs: CLB 7 in every skill
- Top tier of skill transferability points: CLB 9 in every skill
CELPIP General to CLB score chart
The CELPIP General score each skill needs for every CLB level, with the Express Entry points one skill earns at that level as a first language with no spouse.
| Level | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLB 10+ | 10+ | 10+ | 10+ | 10+ | 34 |
| CLB 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 31 |
| CLB 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 23 |
| CLB 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 17 |
| CLB 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 |
| CLB 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| CLB 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
Common questions about CELPIP and CLB
How do CELPIP scores convert to CLB?
- Level for level. CELPIP levels are calibrated to the Canadian Language Benchmarks, so CELPIP 7 is CLB 7, CELPIP 8 is CLB 8 and CELPIP 9 is CLB 9. Each of the four skills is converted on its own.
Are CELPIP 11 and 12 worth more than CELPIP 10?
- Not in Express Entry. The points table stops at CLB 10, so CELPIP 10, 11 and 12 all earn 34 points per skill with no spouse, or 32 with one.
Which CELPIP test does Express Entry need?
- CELPIP General, which covers listening, reading, writing and speaking. CELPIP General LS only tests listening and speaking and is used for citizenship applications.
Is this an official IRCC calculator?
- No. This is an independent tool and is not affiliated with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. The conversions follow the language test equivalency charts and the Comprehensive Ranking System criteria that IRCC publishes, last checked on September 30, 2026. Confirm your result against the IRCC pages before you submit a profile.
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Where the numbers come from
The score ranges come from the language test equivalency charts and the points from the Comprehensive Ranking System criteria published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Both were last checked on September 30, 2026. This site is independent and is not affiliated with IRCC or with any test provider.