IELTS General Training scores to CLB levels
IELTS to CLB calculator
Enter your four IELTS General Training band scores. You get the CLB level for each skill, the Express Entry points they are worth, and the scores that match on CELPIP, PTE Core, TEF Canada and TCF Canada.
Your IELTS General scores
Band scores from 1 to 9, in half steps
1 to 9, in half steps
1 to 9, in half steps
1 to 9, in half steps
1 to 9, in half steps
Your CLB levels, equivalent scores and points
| Row | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Your IELTS General score | |||||
| CLB level | |||||
| The scores that match on other tests | |||||
| CELPIP | |||||
| 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
IELTS General Training to CLB score chart
The IELTS General Training 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+ | 8.5+ | 8.0+ | 7.5+ | 7.5+ | 34 |
| CLB 9 | 8.0 | 7.0 to 7.5 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 31 |
| CLB 8 | 7.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 23 |
| CLB 7 | 6.0 to 7.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 17 |
| CLB 6 | 5.5 | 5.0 to 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 9 |
| CLB 5 | 5.0 | 4.0 to 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 6 |
| CLB 4 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 4.0 to 4.5 | 4.0 to 4.5 | 6 |
Common questions about IELTS General and CLB
What IELTS score is CLB 9?
- CLB 9 needs 8.0 in listening, 7.0 in reading, 7.0 in writing and 7.0 in speaking. Listening has its own cut-off: a 7.5 there is CLB 8, not CLB 9.
What IELTS score is CLB 7?
- CLB 7 needs 6.0 in listening, 6.0 in reading, 6.0 in writing and 6.0 in speaking. That is the minimum for the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
Does IRCC accept IELTS Academic?
- Not for Express Entry. You need IELTS General Training. The overall band score is not used either, because each skill converts to its own CLB level.
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.