Language test equivalency CLB charts | IELTS, TEF, CELPIP

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

876 thoughts on “Language test equivalency CLB charts | IELTS, TEF, CELPIP”

  2. Hi,

    My IELTS score speaking 6, Listening 5 ,reading 5.00 writing 4.00 overall : 5 and I have completed postgraduate and also have 10 + experience in Finance & Accounts ,would you please tell me I am eligible for Quebec PNP or any other states immigration program?

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    • Hi,

      My IELTS score speaking 6, Listening 5 ,reading 5.00 writing 4.00 overall : 5
      For my Spouse score speaking 5.5, Listening 5.5 ,reading 5.5 writing 6.00 overall : 6
      and I have completed postgraduate and also have 10 + experience in Finance & Accounts ,would you please tell me I am eligible for Quebec PNP or any other states immigration program?

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  3. Bonjour
    je voudrai avoir des informations concernant les tests linguistiques et leurs equivalences ,en effet je suis medecin et ma femme aussi et on dispoe de diplomes DELF B2 avec ces notes (ecrit : compréhension 21/25 , production 18.25 /25 , Oral : compréhension 18/25 , production 23/25 ) avec un total de 80.25/100 et pour ma femme 79.25/100
    on voudrait savoir si ce dipolome est reconnu pour travailleur qualifié programme d’immigration fédéral? ?? Ou est il équivalent au TEF demandé ?

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  4. My IELTS SCORE for each was: LISTENING & READING – 5.5 ; WRITING – 7 ; SPEAKING 7.5 . Want to apply in EXPRESS ENTRY, are this scores okay? Targeting Intario. Thanks in advance!

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  5. I have ILETS overall band 6.5 academic
    Reading 6
    Writing6
    speaking 7
    Listening 6
    Am i eligible for Express Entry ? Which Canadian province accept LELTS academic.
    I have Bachelor Degree (India)Graduate Diploma in Business (New Zealand)
    Post Gr Diploma in Banking (India)
    4+ years New Zealand experience 1&1/2 Years Indian Experience in Administration Accounts & Customer Service.

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  6. Hello! CIC, thanks so much gor your answers on this plateform, so helpful.
    I would like to know if TCF #Test de Control de Français# is accepted for federal express entry Program.
    Or kindly let me know which types of French Tests are accepted.

    Best,

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  7. Hi, does anyone know if the Ielts score is counted on 1 seat only, or we can combine the scores of 2 test results and pick the highest scores of those to apply?

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  9. i have a job offer and my IELTS ARE:
    Listening – 6.0
    Reading 5.5
    Writing 6.5
    Speaking 8.5

    Overall – 6.5

    Do i qualify for FSWP?

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  10. Hi there,
    I have taken my ielts and my bands are as follow:
    Listening: 8.5
    Reading: 6.5
    Writing: 6
    Speaking: 7
    I have four years of experience as software engineer after my B.Tech in computer science.

    Am i qualifying the criteria to apply for canada PR? If so, can you let me know to which province can i apply?

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  12. Hi,

    I received the IELTS score of:
    L:8
    R:9
    S:7
    W:6.5
    So my overall grade is 7.5.
    I know to qualify for a CLB of 9, you need to have IELTS L:8, and the rest 7. However, my overall average is above what you request for a CLB 9 average.

    Will I be able to qualify for the CLB of 9 instead of 8?

    Thanks,

    Amy

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  13. I have a obtained a delf and dalf certificate over 5years ago, how does this add to my crs score. Am not particular about Quebec but Ontario or Calgary or any other part.

    oma

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  15. Hello,

    Kindly let me know – what are the prospects of getting Canadian Job / PR with CLB 7 …. [L: 7.5; R:6.0; W:6.0; S: 7.5]

    Thanks,
    Prash

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  16. Hi
    Can anyone please help me.
    I appeared for IELTYS exam and my scores as below

    Listening 7.5
    Reading 8
    Writing 6.5
    Speaking 7.5
    Overall 7.5.Can I apply for any Jobs in Canada.if so which category I can apply?

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  17. Hello I am an Occupational Therapist by profession…I wrote my ielts and my score is L 7.5 R 6 S 7.5 W 6.5 So my question is do I qualify for express entry?If yes…how can I apply because my profession is not in OID List.

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  19. Do you have official test results indicating you have language proficiency in Canada’s second official language at CLB 5 or higher?

    and based on the scores i got from my IELTS exam, what should i answer this question?

    thank you so much!

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  20. Dear Team CIC Immigration,
    I got L.6.5 , R8 , W7 S6.5.
    And I got offer letter
    All over 7 in general training.
    What is my CLB LEVEL?
    with this score am i eligible for PR in any province in Canada. I have an offer letter too.?

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  21. Hi I have IELTS score of

    Overall Band:
    6.5
    Listening:
    7.5
    Reading:
    6.0
    Writing:
    5.5
    Speaking:
    6.0

    am I eligible to apply for Express entry

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  23. I got 7 years of IT experience and got 6.5 IELTS band with below scores.
    L-7.5
    R-6.5
    S-6.5
    W-6
    Will I get a Canada PR?
    Any suggestions on PNP programs ?
    Do I need to retake IELTS exam again to improve my score ?

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  24. Hello,

    My score is : L(8.5), S(8), W(7) and R(6.5). What shall be my CLB score? AM i eligible for express entry? I aim to apply for British Columbia. I have a work experience of 7+ years outside Canada and a post graduate degree in HR.

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  27. I got IELTS band with below scores.
    L-6.0
    R-6.0
    S-7.5
    W-6.0
    Will I get to Canada PR?

    But, the agency said, my overall points didn’t meet the criteria by few points.

    Please advise. Thanks

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  28. What shall be my CLB score with the following IELTS score:
    Overall Band: 7
    Listening: 7.5
    Reading: 7
    Speaking: 6.5
    Writing: 7

    Appreciate your help since I am planning to apply for Canada PR Express Entry.

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  29. Overall Band: 6.5

    Listening : 6.5
    Reading: 6.5
    Writing: 6.0
    Speaking: 6.5

    Insights please , i had a target of 8 , thought will cross band 7 at least, what are my options for immigration to Canada ?

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