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CLB 9CELPIPIELTS GTPTE Core
CLB 9 in CELPIP, IELTS and PTE Core
The score each accepted test needs for Canadian Language Benchmark 9 in every skill, with the programs it meets and the CRS points it earns. Quoted from IRCC and checked on 3 Oct 2026.
CELPIP
9
each skill
IELTS GT
7.0–8.0
each skill, lowest to highest
PTE CORE
78–88
each skill, lowest to highest
CRS, PER ABILITY
31
first language, no partner
SHORT ANSWER
9
each skillCELPIP General
LISTEN9
READ9
WRITE9
SPEAK9
At least 9 in each of listening, reading, writing and speaking.
7.0–8.0
each skillIELTS General Training
LISTEN8.0
READ7.0
WRITE7.0
SPEAK7.0
At least 8.0 in listening, 7.0 in reading, 7.0 in writing and 7.0 in speaking.
78–88
each skillPTE Core
LISTEN82
READ78
WRITE88
SPEAK84
At least 82 in listening, 78 in reading, 88 in writing and 84 in speaking.
IELTS General Training: listening 8.0, reading 7.0, writing 7.0, speaking 7.0, from the IRCC table. Express Entry takes only the General Training option.
CELPIP 9 in every skill. IRCC's CELPIP (General) table gives CLB 9 for CELPIP level 9.
PTE Core: listening 82-88, reading 78-87, writing 88-89, speaking 84-88, from the IRCC table. Express Entry takes only the PTE Core option, not PTE Academic.
For the first official language, 31 points per ability without a partner and 29 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.