CLB to IELTS Converter 2026 — Canada Express Entry Score Chart
Convert IELTS General Training scores to CLB levels for Canada Express Entry and PR, or see the IELTS band each CLB needs. Official IRCC equivalency, per skill (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking). Free, no sign-up.
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Enter your IELTS General Training band scores to see your CLB level in each skill (Express Entry counts CLB per skill).
CLB ↔ IELTS General Training chart
| CLB | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| 9 | 8.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 8 | 7.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| 7 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| 6 | 5.5 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| 5 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 4 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Bands shown are the minimum IELTS General Training score for each CLB level (IRCC equivalency). Express Entry uses General Training, not Academic. This is a reference tool — confirm the current chart on canada.ca before you submit an application.
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