Use the CLB Score Calculator Canada | IELTS General to CLB
Enter your values below. The calculator runs in your browser and shows an estimate immediately.
How the estimate is calculated
CLB is mapped separately for each skill using IRCC’s IELTS General Training equivalency thresholds.
Example: A listening band of 8.0 maps to CLB 9; reading 7.0 to CLB 9; writing 6.5 to CLB 8; speaking 7.0 to CLB 9. The four abilities do not all have the same CLB.
When this calculator is useful
Language results are reported by ability, and Canadian immigration programs can set separate minimums for listening, reading, writing and speaking. The per-skill output makes it easier to spot which ability to review. It is an equivalency aid, not a replacement for a valid test report.
How to use this calculator
Select the IELTS General Training score shown on your valid test report for each skill. The output gives a separate CLB mapping for each one. For an immigration application, use the test type and result validity rules required by the program.
What to keep in mind
This tool covers IELTS General Training only. IELTS Academic, CELPIP-General, PTE Core, TEF Canada and TCF Canada use different conversion tables. Always compare with the current IRCC table and the requirements of your specific immigration program.
For the authoritative rules, read the IRCC language test equivalencies. We link to official information where it is available.
Frequently asked questions
What is CLB in Canada?
The Canadian Language Benchmarks are a scale used to describe English language ability for Canadian immigration and other purposes.
Does the calculator average the IELTS bands?
No. Each IELTS General Training skill is mapped separately because the CLB equivalencies differ by ability.
Can I use IELTS Academic scores?
No. The conversion shown here is for IELTS General Training. Check IRCC’s current approved test equivalency information.
What if my four CLB levels differ?
That is common. Immigration programs may set minimums by individual ability, so review all four levels rather than treating them as one score.