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CLB 8: 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 8 for Express Entry, ability by ability, and what that level is worth in CRS points.

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

CLB 4 CLB 5 CLB 6 CLB 7 CLB 8 CLB 9 CLB 10+

Scores for CLB 8

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 8
Speaking8
Listening8
Reading8
Writing8

IELTS General Training

AbilityScore for CLB 8
Speaking6.5
Listening7.5
Reading6.5
Writing6.5

PTE Core

AbilityScore for CLB 8
Speaking76 to 83
Listening71 to 81
Reading69 to 77
Writing79 to 87

What CLB 8 is worth in the CRS

Used asPer abilityAll four abilities
First official language, single applicant2392
First official language, with a partner who counts2288
Second official language312
Your partner’s language312

With CLB 8 in all four abilities of your first official language, skill transferability gives the lower rate: up to 25 points for education and 25 for foreign work experience; CLB 9 in all four abilities doubles them.

Program minimums

ProgramMinimumWith CLB 8 in all four
Federal Skilled Worker ProgramCLB 7 in all four abilitiesMet
Canadian Experience Class, TEER 0 or 1 jobsCLB 7 in all four abilitiesMet
Canadian Experience Class, TEER 2 or 3 jobsCLB 5 in all four abilitiesMet
Federal Skilled Trades ProgramCLB 5 in speaking and listening, CLB 4 in reading and writingMet

Calculate your full score with the CRS calculator, convert a mixed set of results with the CLB converter, or see NCLC 8 in French.

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