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CLB 10CELPIPIELTS GTPTE Core
CLB 10 in CELPIP, IELTS and PTE Core
The score each accepted test needs for Canadian Language Benchmark 10 in every skill, with the programs it meets and the CRS points it earns. Quoted from IRCC and checked on 3 Oct 2026.
CELPIP
10
each skill
IELTS GT
7.5–8.5
each skill, lowest to highest
PTE CORE
88–90
each skill, lowest to highest
CRS, PER ABILITY
34
first language, no partner
SHORT ANSWER
10
each skillCELPIP General
LISTEN10
READ10
WRITE10
SPEAK10
At least 10 in each of listening, reading, writing and speaking.
7.5–8.5
each skillIELTS General Training
LISTEN8.5
READ8.0
WRITE7.5
SPEAK7.5
At least 8.5 in listening, 8.0 in reading, 7.5 in writing and 7.5 in speaking.
88–90
each skillPTE Core
LISTEN89
READ88
WRITE90
SPEAK89
At least 89 in listening, 88 in reading, 90 in writing and 89 in speaking.
IELTS General Training: listening 8.5, reading 8.0, writing 7.5, speaking 7.5, from the IRCC table. Express Entry takes only the General Training option.
CELPIP 10 in every skill. IRCC's CELPIP (General) table gives CLB 10 for CELPIP level 10.
PTE Core: listening 89-90, reading 88-90, writing 90, speaking 89-90, from the IRCC table. Express Entry takes only the PTE Core option, not PTE Academic.
For the first official language, 34 points per ability without a partner and 32 with one.
Yes for programs that set a minimum in all four abilities: one skill below the level fails that program. The CRS awards points per ability, so a low skill costs points rather than failing outright.