CELPIP-General to CLB chart
Only CELPIP-General is accepted, not CELPIP-General LS. CELPIP levels map directly to CLB levels for 4 to 10. For CLB 9 you need at least 9 / 9 / 9 / 9 in listening, reading, writing and speaking.
| CLB level | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking | CRS per skill (single / with spouse) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLB 10+ | 10+ | 10+ | 10+ | 10+ | 34 / 32 |
| CLB 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 31 / 29 |
| CLB 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 23 / 22 |
| CLB 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 17 / 16 |
| CLB 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 / 8 |
| CLB 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 / 6 |
| CLB 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 / 6 |
What your CELPIP score is worth in CRS points
Each skill is scored separately. CLB 9 in all four skills earns 124 points without a spouse, against 68 at CLB 7. Reaching CLB 9 also doubles the skill transferability points for education and foreign work, from 13 to 25 or from 25 to 50 per combination.
If English is your second official language (because French is your first), the same table applies, but points come from the second-language scale: 6 per skill at CLB 9+, 3 at CLB 7-8 and 1 at CLB 5-6.
Minimum CELPIP score for Canada PR
The Federal Skilled Worker Program needs CLB 7 in every skill, which is the "CLB 7" row above. The Canadian Experience Class needs CLB 7 for TEER 0-1 jobs and CLB 5 for TEER 2-3 jobs. See language requirements.
Frequently asked questions
What CELPIP score is CLB 9?
At least 9 / 9 / 9 / 9 (listening / reading / writing / speaking).
How many CRS points does CLB 9 give?
31 points per skill without a spouse (124 for all four) or 29 per skill with a spouse, plus transferability points.
How long are CELPIP results valid for Express Entry?
Two years from the test date.
Want your own number? The CRS calculator scores your profile under the 3 November 2026 rules, or and download a PDF report.