What PTE Core score is CLB 9?

CLB 9 needs 82 in listening, 78 in reading, 88 in writing and 84 in speaking. The cut-offs differ by skill, so check all four.

What PTE Core score is CLB 7?

CLB 7 needs 60 in listening, 60 in reading, 69 in writing and 68 in speaking.

Does IRCC accept PTE Academic?

Not for Express Entry. Only PTE Core is accepted, and only the four skill scores are used. The overall score is not converted.

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.

PTE Core scores to CLB levels

PTE Core to CLB calculator

Enter your four PTE Core scores. You get the CLB level for each skill, the Express Entry points they are worth, and the scores that match on IELTS, CELPIP, TEF Canada and TCF Canada.

Your PTE Core scores

Scores from 10 to 90

Listening

10 to 90

Reading

10 to 90

Writing

10 to 90

Speaking

10 to 90

Your CLB levels, equivalent scores and points

Row	Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Total
Your PTE Core score
CLB level
The scores that match on other tests
IELTS General
CELPIP
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

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PTE Core to CLB score chart

The PTE Core 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.

PTE Core score needed in each skill for every CLB level
Level	Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Points
CLB 10+	89+	88+	90+	89+	34
CLB 9	82 to 88	78 to 87	88 to 89	84 to 88	31
CLB 8	71 to 81	69 to 77	79 to 87	76 to 83	23
CLB 7	60 to 70	60 to 68	69 to 78	68 to 75	17
CLB 6	50 to 59	51 to 59	60 to 68	59 to 67	9
CLB 5	39 to 49	42 to 50	51 to 59	51 to 58	6
CLB 4	28 to 38	33 to 41	41 to 50	42 to 50	6

Common questions about PTE Core and CLB

What PTE Core score is CLB 9?: CLB 9 needs 82 in listening, 78 in reading, 88 in writing and 84 in speaking. The cut-offs differ by skill, so check all four.
What PTE Core score is CLB 7?: CLB 7 needs 60 in listening, 60 in reading, 69 in writing and 68 in speaking.
Does IRCC accept PTE Academic?: Not for Express Entry. Only PTE Core is accepted, and only the four skill scores are used. The overall score is not converted.
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.