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CLB 8CELPIPIELTS GTPTE Core
CLB 8 in CELPIP, IELTS and PTE Core
The score each accepted test needs for Canadian Language Benchmark 8 in every skill, with the programs it meets and the CRS points it earns. Quoted from IRCC and checked on 3 Oct 2026.
CELPIP
8
each skill
IELTS GT
6.5–7.5
each skill, lowest to highest
PTE CORE
69–79
each skill, lowest to highest
CRS, PER ABILITY
23
first language, no partner
SHORT ANSWER
8
each skillCELPIP General
LISTEN8
READ8
WRITE8
SPEAK8
At least 8 in each of listening, reading, writing and speaking.
6.5–7.5
each skillIELTS General Training
LISTEN7.5
READ6.5
WRITE6.5
SPEAK6.5
At least 7.5 in listening, 6.5 in reading, 6.5 in writing and 6.5 in speaking.
69–79
each skillPTE Core
LISTEN71
READ69
WRITE79
SPEAK76
At least 71 in listening, 69 in reading, 79 in writing and 76 in speaking.
IELTS General Training: listening 7.5, reading 6.5, writing 6.5, speaking 6.5, from the IRCC table. Express Entry takes only the General Training option.
CELPIP 8 in every skill. IRCC's CELPIP (General) table gives CLB 8 for CELPIP level 8.
PTE Core: listening 71-81, reading 69-77, writing 79-87, speaking 76-83, from the IRCC table. Express Entry takes only the PTE Core option, not PTE Academic.
For the first official language, 23 points per ability without a partner and 22 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.