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CLB 9: 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 9 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 9

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 9
Speaking9
Listening9
Reading9
Writing9

IELTS General Training

AbilityScore for CLB 9
Speaking7.0
Listening8.0
Reading7.0 to 7.5
Writing7.0

PTE Core

AbilityScore for CLB 9
Speaking84 to 88
Listening82 to 88
Reading78 to 87
Writing88 to 89

What CLB 9 is worth in the CRS

Used asPer abilityAll four abilities
First official language, single applicant31124
First official language, with a partner who counts29116
Second official language624
Your partner’s language520

With CLB 9 in all four abilities of your first official language, skill transferability gives the top rate: up to 50 points for education and 50 for foreign work experience.

Program minimums

ProgramMinimumWith CLB 9 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 9 in French.

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