CELPIP to CLB calculator
A CELPIP level from 4 to 10 is the same CLB level. For Express Entry, each skill at CLB 9 earns 31 CRS points, and CLB 10 earns 34.
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CELPIP score chart: CLB and CRS points
| CELPIP level | CLB | Points per skill | With spouse |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 to 12 | 10 and above | 34 | 32 |
| 9 | 9 | 31 | 29 |
| 8 | 8 | 23 | 22 |
| 7 | 7 | 17 | 16 |
| 6 | 6 | 9 | 8 |
| 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| 3 or below | Below 4 | 0 | 0 |
Questions people ask
What CLB is CELPIP 9?
CLB 9. From level 4 to level 10, your CELPIP level and your CLB level are the same number. Levels 11 and 12 count as CLB 10 and above.
How many CRS points is CELPIP 9?
31 points per skill, 124 for all four, if you apply alone. With a spouse or partner coming with you, it is 29 per skill, 116 in all.
What CELPIP score do I need for Express Entry?
The Federal Skilled Worker Program needs CLB 7 in every skill, which is CELPIP 7 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
Which CELPIP test counts for Express Entry?
CELPIP-General, with all four skills. Your results must be less than 2 years old when you create your profile and when you apply for permanent residence.
How we work this out
Method
- Each skill's CELPIP-General level becomes a CLB level: the same number from 4 to 10, and CLB 10 for levels 11 and 12.
- Each CLB level earns IRCC's points for English as your first official language, using the column for applying alone or with a spouse or partner.
- The four skills are added up: at most 136 alone, 128 with a spouse or partner.
Your full CRS score also counts age, education, work experience and French. CLB 7 and CLB 9 in all four skills raise the points for post-secondary study and work outside Canada.
Sources
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada: Express Entry: Language test results
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada: How to find your language level based on your test results
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada: Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) criteria
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