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

  1. I m trying for express and pnp and my ilets score is 7 each in speaking and reading 6.5 in listening and 6 in writing. Can you tell me blc and if I m eligible

  2. Hi, I got Listening 8.0, Reading 5.5, Writing 7.0, Speaking 6.5, Overall 7.0
    and my wife got Listening 6.0, Reading 5.5, Writing 7.0, Speaking 7.5, Overall 6.5.

    Please where do we fit in as a couple and the requirements.

    Thanks.

  3. Hi.
    My IELTs scores are
    Listening 6.5
    Speaking 7
    Reading 7
    Writing 7.5
    What is my CLB score
    I am 45yrs at the moment, worked for over 10yrs
    What’s my chances for immigration. And which program

  4. Hi my overall is 7.5
    With LRS is 8.5 , 8 and 7.5 with writing as 6.5
    I fall under CLB 7
    I am applying Canada PR am I eligible ???

  5. Hi Manager,
    My name is Mahmoud Khoddam and, I passed all semesters in SAIT at ELF course. I am wondering that is equal to which grade of CELPIP meanwhile, How can I have a letter of the evaluation?

  6. Hi my ietls general results listening 4.5 reading 4 writing 6.5 and speaking 7…what will be my CLB score…I completed MBA and have 10 years of corporate experience….looking for PR which programme is the best suited for me…..And is there any provinces were I can try with current band score…pls guide me

  7. What will be m CLB score for following bands in IELTS?
    Listening: 9
    Reading: 7.5
    Writing: 7
    Speaking: 6.5
    Am I eligible for express entry?

  8. I got overall 6.5 bands in general ielts. I would like to know if I am eligible for Canada PR Or not. Also, if not than which pnp process are suitable for me.please reply

  9. I’ve got the following results in GT IELTS

    SPEAKING =6
    LISTENING =6.5
    READING =5.5
    WRITING =6
    OVERALL=6

    I really wanna apply for FSWP

  10. i didmy master in saskatchewan. Now im working in saskatcewan during 1 year.
    Can i apply for sinp skill worker

    Can i get 60 marks and apply to pr ??

    I write ielts . S 4.0
    w 4.0 r 4.0 and l 4.0 .

  11. Good evening, I got Listening-7.0, Reading-6.0, Writing -6.5 and Speaking -6.5. What’s my CLB and what scheme am I qualify for. Thanks.

  12. Good evening, I got Listening-7.0, Reading-6.0, Writing -6.5 and Speaking -6.5. What’s my CLB and what scheme am I qualify for. Thanks.

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