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CLB / NCLC converter
Convert your test results to Canadian Language Benchmarks (English) or Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (French), using IRCC's equivalency charts checked on 10 October 2026.
Your test and scores
Show the IELTS General Training equivalency chart
| CLB | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 8.5–9 | 8–9 | 7.5–9 | 7.5–9 |
| 9 | 8 | 7–7.5 | 7 | 7 |
| 8 | 7.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| 7 | 6–7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 6 | 5.5 | 5–5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| 5 | 5 | 4–4.5 | 5 | 5 |
| 4 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 4–4.5 | 4–4.5 |
Your CLB levels
Listening9CLB
Reading9CLB
Writing9CLB
Speaking8CLB
Lowest level8CLB
Level 9 in all abilities: the top tier for skill transferability points in the CRS.
Level 7 in all abilities: meets the Federal Skilled Worker minimum, and the Canadian Experience Class minimum for TEER 0–1 jobs.
Level 5 in all abilities: meets the Canadian Experience Class minimum for TEER 2–3 jobs.
Results are valid for 2 years from the test date.
Source: IRCC language test equivalency charts (language requirements manual, checked 10 Oct 2026). General estimate only, not advice; IRCC decides your levels from your official results.