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CLB 4: the IELTS, CELPIP and PTE Core scores you need

These are the CELPIP-General, IELTS General Training and PTE Core results that count as CLB 4 for Express Entry, ability by ability, and what that level is worth in CRS points.

Equivalences checked October 14, 2026Source: IRCC language test results

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Scores for CLB 4

You need the score in each ability separately. Your level is set ability by ability, so one weaker result does not lower the others.

CELPIP-General

AbilityScore for CLB 4
Speaking4
Listening4
Reading4
Writing4

IELTS General Training

AbilityScore for CLB 4
Speaking4.0 to 4.5
Listening4.5
Reading3.5
Writing4.0 to 4.5

PTE Core

AbilityScore for CLB 4
Speaking42 to 50
Listening28 to 38
Reading33 to 41
Writing41 to 50

What CLB 4 is worth in the CRS

Used asPer abilityAll four abilities
First official language, single applicant624
First official language, with a partner who counts624
Second official language00
Your partner’s language00

With CLB 4 in all four abilities of your first official language, skill transferability gives nothing for education or foreign work experience, which start at CLB 7.

Program minimums

ProgramMinimumWith CLB 4 in all four
Federal Skilled Worker ProgramCLB 7 in all four abilitiesNot met
Canadian Experience Class, TEER 0 or 1 jobsCLB 7 in all four abilitiesNot met
Canadian Experience Class, TEER 2 or 3 jobsCLB 5 in all four abilitiesNot met
Federal Skilled Trades ProgramCLB 5 in speaking and listening, CLB 4 in reading and writingNot met

Calculate your full score with the CRS calculator, convert a mixed set of results with the CLB converter, or see NCLC 4 in French.

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