If you want to qualify for Express Entry, then you must first qualify for one of the economic programs such as Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Canadian Experience Class (CEC) or Federal Skilled Trades Program (. Your language score must meet the threshold of any of those programs you are trying to qualify for.
CEC has two thresholds: CLB7 for skill types 0 and A. CLB6 for skill type B.
FSWP’s threshold is CLB7
FSTP under CLB: L: 5, R: 3.5, W: 4, S: 5
CLB Chart – Equivalencies between the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLBs) (for English), the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (for French), and the results of language tests from designated testing organizations have been established and are summarized in the following tables.
Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) General 2014 Test score equivalency chart for reports issued on or after April 1, 2014
| CLB Level |
Reading |
Writing |
Listening |
Speaking |
| 10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
| 9 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
| 8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
| 7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
| 6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
| 5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General Training – Test score equivalency chart
| CLB Level |
Reading |
Writing |
Listening |
Speaking |
| 10 |
8.0 |
7.5 |
8.5 |
7.5 |
| 9 |
7.0 |
7.0 |
8.0 |
7.0 |
| 8 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
7.5 |
6.5 |
| 7 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
| 6 |
5.0 |
5.5 |
5.5 |
5.5 |
| 5 |
4.0 |
5.0 |
5.0 |
5.0 |
| 4 |
3.5 |
4.0 |
4.5 |
4.0 |
Test d’évaluation de français (TEF) – Test score equivalency chart for reports issued on or after April 1, 2014
| CLB Level |
Reading |
Writing |
Listening |
Speaking |
| 10 |
263-277 |
393-415 |
316-333 |
393-415 |
| 9 |
248-262 |
371-392 |
298-315 |
371-392 |
| 8 |
233-247 |
349-370 |
280-297 |
349-370 |
| 7 |
207-232 |
310-348 |
249-279 |
310-348 |
| 6 |
181-206 |
271-309 |
217-248 |
271-309 |
| 5 |
151-180 |
226-270 |
181-216 |
226-270 |
| 4 |
121-150 |
181-225 |
145-180 |
181-225 |
Hi,
I am fourth year international student at PhD program. I have got My CELPIP Results today as the follow:
Listening: 8
Reading: 6
Speaking: 7
Writing: 8
I would like to apply for Federal Skilled Worker Program. Could I apply with the Reading=6
It says in the CIC website “To get points for your second official language, you must meet the minimum level of CLB 5 in all four language abilities” I am not sure what do you mean by that.
I am looking forward to have your response.
my ielts score is 6. can i apply for canada pr?
Each ability has to be at least 6 and you must get at least 67 points overall. See the requirements for FSWP.
Dear sir,
I have scored
listening- 7.5
speaking 6.5
reading 6
writing 6
and my overall score is 6.5 in general training.
am i eligible under express entry program.
moreover i am 26 years old and single. I am a PG Nurse by profession with two years of professional experience.
looking forward for your fast response in this regard.
Hi,
My Ielts score is
L:7
R:6.5
W and S:6.0 each
overall: 6.50… May I know, if I am eligible to apply for Canada PR.
Regards,
Hello, I have received IELTS score like reading :3 , writing 5.5,speaking 5.5 ,listening 5. overall is 5. Let me know is it eligible for secondary applicant for express entry Canada?
Look at the chart above.
Hi,
My IELTS score is as follows :-
Listening – 8.5
Reading – 7
Speaking – 7.5
Writing – 6
Would like to know what will be my CLB ?
Which provinces can I apply to ?
Regards,
Neha Ashani
The table is very clear on what your CLB would be.
Hello i recently did my TEF Canada and i scored B1, B2, C1 & C1. Am i still eligible??
Hello CICS Immigration Team,
I was recently nominated under Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). I was advised by MPNP to write and submit a valid IELTS to CIC with my application for PR, since my IELTS has just expired. My Question is : What is the minimum score expected for each band L, R, W, & S? . Your swift response would be most appreciated. Feel free to reply me via email. Regards
Hello,
I have some questions regarding the ilets exam.
I took the exam several times (4) however only the last 2 results are relevant for me… I think.
I got in the second last exam the following score: S – 7, R – 5,5, W 6.0, L-7.
And in the last one : S-8,5, R-6, W – 5,5,L – 7,5
I have all test reports and i am asking if i am able to apply for federal skilled program if i conbine them… Since the score would match the minimum requirements, I am sick of that nonsens ielts…
On the other hand i have a pretty high score( i bring enough money with me, got master degree both me and my wife and we are under 29 years and ofcourse we have my aunt there with permanent rezidence and my uncle which is a canadian citizen.
Thanks in advance
Hi my recent IELTS score is
L-6.50
R,W, & S- 5.50
Overall -6.00.
So I want to know is it qualify to apply for ESL programe also please do let me know the process to apply student visa.
What is the clb equivalent of your 5.5 reading? It is not stated in the chart.
Hi,
I am planning to apply for student visa for coming May’2016 intake and my overall IELTS score is 6.0 with L-6.50, W-5.50, R-5.50, S-5.5.
So can you please confirm me whether is it possible to get student visa for studying ESL programe.
I receive my IELTS result is overall 5 but i pass also TEF exam. Can i apply for Express Entry
My IELTS scores are as follows:
Overall Band: 8.0
Listening 8.5
Reading 8.5
Writing 7.0
Speaking 8.5
What will be my CRS point for language proficiency (with spouse)?
Is it 116 (CLB 29 x 4) or 125 (32+32+29+32)?
For CRS CLB 9 = 29 Points and CL10 = 32 Points)
I have received Band score 5 in EILTS. (L5 R4 W5.5 S5.5)(CEFR LEVEL B1) and if I got a job offer in hospitality/restaurant, please advise can I eligible for work permit.
my gt ilets score is in list 5.5,reading 5.5,speaking5.5 andwriting 5.5. how can i know my clb level.
Ielts academics is not acceptable for FSW?
Do i have to take ielts GrlT?
I meant do i have to take ielts GT?
Yes.
For the language requirement – in the event that I have the required minimum grades for express entry, but not on a single test, can I apply this way? I was short one point on a test for listening, and when I re-wrote it, my listening score was high enough but now speaking is too low from that particular test. With 2 test scores, I have what is required, so will cic accept both submitted together to make up the scores?
No.
sir what is my CLB scoreif i got the bands as follow?
L=7
R=4.5
W=4.5
S=5.5
overall 5.5
am i eligible for canada immigration ?
Hi,
I am currently working in Vancouver under MOM status. I took the Celpip English test for permanent resident application. My score are
Reading -8
Writing – 9
Listening -7
Speaking -6
Do I qualified for express entry PR application ?
I have read a lot of similar post but no reply .
Your answer is appreciated .
Thanks
You meet the language requirement. But PR applications are more than just language requirement.
What is the clb equivalent of 5.5 reading? it is not stated in the chart for conversion.
Hello my IELTS exam overall is 6 .
L-5.5
R-5.5
W-6
S-6.5
What is my CLB level?
Did you got the clb equivalent of your score?
I got L=6, R=5.5, W=6, S=6.5 and my spouse is also planning to write the exam. But can i become the primary applicant for immigration to canada? Do we need to have 67 points overall like age education n wrk experience or this ielts result also needs to be like 7 or 7.5? Can someone tell me can i try for immigration?
How was your application?
My ielts results is as follows:
Speaking=6.5
Reading=6.0
Writing=6.5
Listening=6.0
Can I apply for Express Entry??
I have got 5.5 in IELTS
L 6
R 5
W 5.5
S 5.5
I can apply to cubic immigration of Canada
I mean not fedral skilled entry directly to cubic
Hi
Dear sir
Can you suggest me weather I am eligible to apply for the express entry. I am working in Canada, Alberta from last 15 months as a postdoc fellow. Additional I have one year work experience outside canada. I also want to know about Province Immigrant Nominee Program (for any provinence)
I got
L=7
S=6.5
W=6
R=5.5
I want to ask you that if I get 5 bands in speaking 5.5 in reading 5.5 in writing 7.5 in listening and overall 6 then is that ok for university in Manitoba?
Please help me to inform me link fro latest quebec immigration eligibility for skilled worker
Hi
Dear sir
Can you suggest me weather I am eligible to apply for the express entry. I am from India and Mechanical Engineering with 6.5 years experience. AI also want to know about Province Immigrant Nominee Program (for any provinence) and My IELTS Score overall 6
Listening 6
Reading 5.5
Writing 6
Speaking 5.5
Must score at least 6 in each ability.
My IELTS (GT) score:
L: 7.0
R: 5.5
W: 6.0
S: 7.0
It is said that minimum CLB level 7 is required in each ability for FSWP. I think I’ve scored CLB 7 or more in all sections but ‘Reading’.
But CLB to IELTS score conversion says that for Reading:
CLB 6 = IELTS 5.0
CLB7 = IELTS 6.0
So, what about IELTS 5.5 in reading?
It is not enough. You would need to re-write the exam with a minimum of 6.0 (CLB7) in all abilities.
Did you got a reply regarding your reading clb equivalent?
I have received 7 in all the sections with an exception of 7.5 in listening in IELTS. What is my CLB? Is it good enough a score or do I need to retake the test?