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 |
I got
8.5 Listening
6.5 Reading
6.5 Speaking
6 Writing
how much i score out of 24 max points
Dear sir,
I was taken ielts exam in British council.
I was scored by listening :6.0, reading :4.0, writing :5.5, speaking :6.0 , let me know my CLB level for Manitoba.
Hi my Ielts GT score is L-7.5,R-6,W-6.5& S-7. Am i eligible for immigration or Canada PR.
My husband got yhe score of reading 10, speaking 6, listening 8, writing 8 and he’s applying for pr in alberta gp. Hes currently a skilled worker as cook is it possible that he can go on express entry
Dear Sir,
I tried looking everywhere but did not find any answer related to my doubt.
I have following IELTS GT score modulewise
L-7.5, R-8, W-6, S-6.
What will be my CLB Level – will it be 7 because it did not score more than 6 in W & S or it will be calcluated module wise (10 for R, 8 for L,7 for S & W) & points also would be calculted modulewise irrespective of the modules having lower score. Please confirm.
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
Waiting for your response…
Gagan
My score in IELTS is:
Listening: 8.5
Reading: 8.5
Writing : 7.0
Speaking: 7.5
Please inform whether I am in CLB 10 or CLB 9.
From the chart, the 7.0 in writing restricts you to a CLB 9.0
Hi, pls just got my ielts result with an overall 6.5 band, L 6.5, W,7.0,S 6.5, R 6.5did it my huband his score is lower which is 4.5 overall. Can we use me as the primary applicant. Pls your urgent response would be appreciated.
I got an overall score of 7.0 from IELTS.
Reading = 7.0
Writing = 6.5
Listening = 7.5
Speaking = 7.0
When I got update from CIC, I got 102 for First Languange but got ZERO (0) points for second language.
Should’nt I get points for secondary language since I met the CLB 7 requirement?
Thanks
my IELTS score is
L= 6.0
R= 6.0
W= 5.5
S= 6.0
what is my CLB AND CAN I APPLY FOR PR VISA
My ilts score are as follows :
Reading : 5
Writing : 5.5
Listing : 6
Speking : 6
Overall band score is : 5.5
Am i eligible for me to apply at canadian university to start my education on it sector
Please advise .
Regards.
Hello,
I gave both the IELTS and CELPIP within the past one year. I passed both reading and writing in both. In IELTS, I got 8 in Speaking but 5.5 in Listening and hence had to give CELPIP.
In CELPIP, I got 8/12 in Speaking and 11/12 in Listening. So, I was able to send in my application for Express Entry but am not at the maximum points. My question is, can I use the higher of the two Speaking scores, i.e., can I send in the IELTS 8.0 for speaking and the other CELPIP scores for my application? It will increase my points drastically.
Thanks,
Adi.
I am a Ghanaian, my education from primary school upto university was taught in english, I also did a taught masters degree program in Pharmaceutical science (Greenwich University) UK.
Am I exempted from english language qualification for express entry into Canada?
No. Every applicant must take it.
I have completed my +2 in 2016
I have got 8 band in listening ,7 band in writing ,5.5 in speaking and 5 in writing
Can i eligible for canada
One of the criteria is a minimum 6.0 in each category.
Hi,
i had given my IELTS GT back in october 2015 and cleared it with 7.0 overall .
i also had given TEF examination with speaking and listening module only. can i apply my TEF score also for Canada?
Yes. See the Express Entry point system in how it can help you. Or set-up a consultation with CICS to talk about how to maximize your chances to succeed.
I obtained TEF Canada scores as below:
Compréhension Ecrite = Score 166 Niveau B1
Compréhension Orale = Score 192 Niveau B1
LS —
Expression Ecrite = Score 279 Niveau B2
Expression Orale = Score 237 Niveau B1
Am I eligible to register in Express Entry Pool to immigrate to Canada?
Thanks
I obtained TEF Canada scores as below:
Compréhension Ecrite = 166 B1
Compréhension Orale = 192 B1
Expression Ecrite = 279 B2
Expression Orale = 237 B1
Am I eligible to register in Express Entry Pool ?
Appreciate your reply
Hello CIC Team
After reading all comments written here, I have only one simple question, if we do not get 6.0, then is it compulsory to retake the test till we get 6.0? Or is there a way around, so that we can at least apply for job in Canada?
Your response would be much appreciated, thank you.
You can work as a temporary worker without 6.0, but you would need 6.0 for almost all immigration programs.
I got celpip clb 7 in four modules can I apply for express entry?
Hello,
In ielts my score is ; S 7, W 6, L 5.5, R 5.
So based on this score what will be my CLB for PR via Nova scotia provience. Am i eligble to apply through this score ..if not, then which other provience i can apply for PR in this score.
Please reply.
Thanks
Hi,
I would like to have a clarification on my eligibility to apply for express entry based on the following:
My IELTS test are:
Reading 7.0- CLB 9
Speaking 5.5- CLB 6
Listening 7.0- CLB 7
Writing 6.5- CLB 8
Also, my skill type job falls into category B (Construction estimators-2234.
I have read that Express entry requires to have at least CLB level 7 in all of the language abilities to be eligible to apply, but according to other requirements a skill type B job only requires a minimum threshold of CLB6.
My IELTS scores are above or equivalent to CLB7 except for speaking.
Thus, i would like to know if i am eligible to apply for express entry based on the above.
Thank you
I have finished my delf b2 years ago… Can that be counted for crs? If it’s possible how much do I get equivalent to Tef?
Can you please tell me one thing.I appeared for IELTS and scored 7 and I applied for Canada PR express entry program .My wife is a nurse ,so in order to her to work in Canada in future after we migrate to Canada does she need to write IELTS now ?And if yes should she write General or Academic IELTS?
Please reply
Thanks Prithish John
Hello please i need your help asap. i got S 6.5,
W 6.0, W 5.5, L 5.0 overall score 6.0 can i apply for Manitoba PNP thanks.
Hi,
I have given the CELPIP English test and i got the below scores
Listening: 7
Reading: 5
Writing : 6
Speaking : 6
Can you please share is this score fine to apply for Canada PR.I am in Canada from Jan 2016 and i have Post graduation degree(M.C.A) with 9+ years of IT experience.
Sir, I have got 5 band overall in IELTS and each score L-4.5, R-4.5, W-5, S-5.5. I have 4 years of account. Can you tell me can I eligible for PR of Quebec ( Canada )
I have scored Reading 7 Listening 7 Writing 6 Speaking 5.5 . . I have received letter of approval FROM MANITOBA as per earlier score. Will cic provide me PR NOW as per above score. Earlier score of ielts was 7 , 6.5, 6.5 ,6 each for RLWS.
I have scored Reading 7 Listening 7 Writing 6 Speaking 5.5 . . I have received letter of approval FROM MANITOBA as per earlier score. Will cic provide me PR NOW as per above score. Earlier score of ielts was 7 , 6.5, 6.5 ,6 each for RLWS. I have applied under skill A as secondary school teacher .
Hi dear sir.i have certificate 3 in commercial cookery from Australia and certificate 4 in small business and also have experience from Australia as cash hand and still I’m working in good hotel.i have 5 each in Ielts general module and I’m marred and working in well famous hotel in my city.please send me right knowledge about express entry as cook.thx
Hi,
I got the below score for IELTS general test as below:
R: 4.5
L: 5.0
W: 6.5
S: 6.5
Overall band is 5.5, Can I proceed with this scores for MPNP SW?
Please, i would like to know if my IELTS General score is okay for Express Entry to CANADA
SPEAKING – 7.0
LISTENING – 6.5
READING – 5.5
WRITING – 7.5
OVERALL – 6.5
Hi CIC:
Just want to inquire, as of August 2016, what is the allowable CLB points to be considered to migrate to Canada? Are the points different on each of the Provinces? All of the migration application get through Express Entry of CIC and they declare different programs besides the 3 major programs such as FSW, FST and CEC plus of course the PNP. Could you help me get through any program just to make it to Canada as I believe I may offer skills as a contribution to Canadian Economy.