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CLB 5CELPIPIELTS GTPTE Core
CLB 5 in CELPIP, IELTS and PTE Core
The score each accepted test needs for Canadian Language Benchmark 5 in every skill, with the programs it meets and the CRS points it earns. Quoted from IRCC and checked on 3 Oct 2026.
CELPIP
5
each skill
IELTS GT
4.0–5.0
each skill, lowest to highest
PTE CORE
39–51
each skill, lowest to highest
CRS, PER ABILITY
6
first language, no partner
SHORT ANSWER
5
each skillCELPIP General
LISTEN5
READ5
WRITE5
SPEAK5
At least 5 in each of listening, reading, writing and speaking.
4.0–5.0
each skillIELTS General Training
LISTEN5.0
READ4.0
WRITE5.0
SPEAK5.0
At least 5.0 in listening, 4.0 in reading, 5.0 in writing and 5.0 in speaking.
39–51
each skillPTE Core
LISTEN39
READ42
WRITE51
SPEAK51
At least 39 in listening, 42 in reading, 51 in writing and 51 in speaking.
IELTS General Training: listening 5.0, reading 4.0, writing 5.0, speaking 5.0, from the IRCC table. Express Entry takes only the General Training option.
CELPIP 5 in every skill. IRCC's CELPIP (General) table gives CLB 5 for CELPIP level 5.
PTE Core: listening 39-49, reading 42-50, writing 51-59, speaking 51-58, from the IRCC table. Express Entry takes only the PTE Core option, not PTE Academic.
For the first official language, 6 points per ability without a partner and 6 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.