CLB Score Converter: CELPIP, IELTS & PTE Core (2026)
The only converter that shows all 3 Canadian immigration tests side-by-side. Including IELTS's different thresholds per section.
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| Section | CLB | CELPIP | IELTS | PTE Core |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listening | 7 | 7 | 6.0 | 50-59 |
| Reading | 7 | 7 | 6.0 | 50-59 |
| Writing | 7 | 7 | 6.0 | 50-59 |
| Speaking | 7 | 7 | 6.0 | 50-59 |
Note: IELTS thresholds differ by section for the same CLB level. This converter uses the official IRCC per-section thresholds.
Full CLB Conversion Reference Table
All CLB levels 4-12 with all 3 test equivalencies. Note how IELTS thresholds differ by section.
Important: IELTS Listening requires a higher band than Reading for the same CLB level.
| CLB | CELPIP | IELTS (per section) | PTE Core | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | R | W | S | |||
| 4 | 4 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 20-28 |
| 5 | 5 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 29-38 |
| 6 | 6 | 5.5 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 39-49 |
| 7 | 7 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 50-59 |
| 8 | 8 | 7.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 60-68 |
| 9 | 9 | 8.0 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 69-75 |
| 10 | 10 | 8.5 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 76-82 |
| 11 | 11 | 9.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 83-88 |
| 12 | 12 | 9.0 | 8.5 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 89-90 |
Based on official CLB correspondence tables published by IRCC and CCLB.
Which Test Should I Take?
All 3 tests are accepted by IRCC. Choose based on your preferences and strengths.
CELPIP
Choose if: Canadian immigration, computer-based preference, Canadian English familiarity
- 1:1 CLB mapping
- Computer-based
- Canadian accents
- Results in 4-5 days
IELTS
Choose if: International recognition, face-to-face speaking preference, more global test centres
- Widely recognized globally
- Face-to-face speaking
- Paper or computer option
- More test dates
PTE Core
Choose if: Fast results, AI scoring comfort, flexible scheduling
- Results in 1-2 days
- AI scoring (consistent)
- Year-round availability
- Combined R/W time
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