Canadian Language Benchmark
IELTS – CLB Equivalency
CLB Level |
Reading |
Writing |
Listening |
Speaking |
---|---|---|---|---|
10 |
8.0 |
7.5 |
8.5 |
7.5 |
9 |
7.0 |
7.0 |
8.0 |
7.0 |
8 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
7.5 |
6.5 |
7 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6 |
5.0 |
5.5 |
5.5 |
5.5 |
5 |
4.0 |
5.0 |
5.0 |
5.0 |
4 |
3.5 |
4.0 |
4.5 |
4.0 |
Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP)
The CELPIP is one of two approved tests for demonstrating English-language proficiency for Canadian immigration. This test is only available in four countries: Canada, the Philippines, United Arab Emirates, and the United States. The test evaluates four abilities: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Each ability is scored out of 10 points. For more information about this exam, please consult the official website for the Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP).
CELPIP – CLB Equivalency
CLB Level |
Reading |
Writing |
Listening |
Speaking |
---|---|---|---|---|
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
Test d’évaluation de Français (TEF)
The Test d’évaluation de français (TEF) is one of two approved tests for demonstrating French-language proficiency for immigration to all provinces and territories other than Quebec. This test is available in many countries around the world. The test evaluates four abilities: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Each ability is scored uniquely, using the language scoring system outlined in the Test Score Equivalency chart. For more information about this exam, please consult the official website for the Test d’évaluation de français (TEF).
TEF – CLB Equivalency (Updated 2024)
CLB Level |
Reading |
Writing |
Listening |
Speaking |
---|---|---|---|---|
10 |
546-699 |
558-699 |
546-699 |
556-699 |
9 |
503-545 |
512-557 |
503-545 |
518-555 |
8 |
462-502 |
472-511 |
462-502 |
494-517 |
7 |
434-461 |
428-471 |
434-461 |
456-493 |
6 |
393-433 |
379-427 |
393-433 |
422-455 |
5 |
352-392 |
330-378 |
352-392 |
387-421 |
4 |
306-351 |
268-329 |
306-351 |
328-386 |
Test de Connaissance du Français pour le Canada (TCF Canada)
The Test de connaissance du français (TCF) is one of two approved tests for demonstrating French-language proficiency for immigration to all provinces and territories other than Quebec. This test is available in many countries around the world. The test evaluates four abilities: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Each ability is scored uniquely, using the language scoring system outlined in the Test Score Equivalency chart. For more information about this exam, please consult the official website for the Test de connaissance du français pour le Canada (TCF Canada).
TCF – CLB Equivalency
CLB Level |
Reading |
Writing |
Listening |
Speaking |
---|---|---|---|---|
10 |
549-699 |
16-20 |
549-699 |
16-20 |
9 |
524-548 |
14-15 |
523-548 |
14-15 |
8 |
499-523 |
12-13 |
503-522 |
12-13 |
7 |
453-498 |
10-11 |
458-502 |
10-11 |
6 |
406-452 |
7-9 |
398-457 |
7-9 |
5 |
375-405 |
6 |
369-397 |
6 |
4 |
342-374 |
4-5 |
331-368 |
4-5 |
PTE Core and CLB Equivalency
CLB Level |
Reading |
Writing |
Listening |
Speaking |
10 and above |
88-90 |
90 |
89-90 |
89-90 |
9 |
78-87 |
88-89 |
82-88 |
84-88 |
8 |
69-77 |
79-87 |
71-81 |
76-83 |
7 |
60-68 |
69-78 |
60-70 |
68-75 |
6 |
51-59 |
60-68 |
50-59 |
59-67 |
5 |
42-50 |
51-59 |
39-49 |
51-58 |
4 |
33-41 |
41-50 |
28-38 |
42-50 |
First official language |
|
---|---|
Language |
Minimum level for all four abilities |
English |
CLB 7 |
French |
NCLC7 |
Second official language: Minimum level of CLB or NCLC 5.
How long language test results are valid for
Your test results must be less than two years old when you submit your application for permanent residence.