CELPIP to CLB Calculator
CELPIP-General is a Canadian, fully computer-based English test, and the easiest to convert: your CELPIP level is your CLB level. A CELPIP score of 9 equals CLB 9, and scores of 10, 11 or 12 all count as CLB 10.
Your CLB levels
- Listening–
- Reading–
- Writing–
- Speaking–
- Lowest level–
CRS points as your first official language: 0 single, 0 with a spouse.
Calculate your full CRS score →CELPIP to CLB conversion chart
Minimum CELPIP score for each level (IRCC equivalency chart), and the CRS points per ability for your first official language.
| Level | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking | CRS (single) | CRS (spouse) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLB 10+ | 10–12 | 10–12 | 10–12 | 10–12 | 34 | 32 |
| CLB 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 31 | 29 |
| CLB 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 23 | 22 |
| CLB 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 16 |
| CLB 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 8 |
| CLB 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| CLB 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
CELPIP scores you need
| Goal | Minimum CELPIP scores |
|---|---|
| CLB 7: minimum for FSW and CEC (TEER 0–1) | Listening 7 · Reading 7 · Writing 7 · Speaking 7 |
| CLB 9: maximum skill transferability | Listening 9 · Reading 9 · Writing 9 · Speaking 9 |
| CLB 10: maximum language points | Listening 10–12 · Reading 10–12 · Writing 10–12 · Speaking 10–12 |
Tips for CELPIP test takers
- Because CELPIP levels match CLB levels one-to-one, you can see exactly how many CRS points a retake could add.
- Only CELPIP-General is accepted for Express Entry. CELPIP-General LS (listening and speaking only) is for citizenship, not PR.
- The whole test is taken in one sitting of about 3 hours, with Canadian English accents and everyday Canadian scenarios.
- Results are valid for 2 years.
FAQ
What CELPIP score is CLB 9?
A CELPIP-General level of 9 in each skill equals CLB 9. CELPIP levels map directly to CLB levels.
Is CELPIP 12 better than CELPIP 10 for CRS?
No. CELPIP 10, 11 and 12 all count as CLB 10, which earns the maximum language points.
Is CELPIP accepted outside Canada?
Yes. CELPIP-General is offered in Canada and at test centres in several other countries; check the CELPIP website for locations.
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Source: IRCC, language test equivalency charts. Unofficial tool; IRCC determines your official levels.