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EXPRESS ENTRYCLB 7IRCC
Language test score for Express Entry
The language score for the Canadian Experience Class (TEER 0 or 1) and the Federal Skilled Worker Program, shown in the test you plan to take. Quoted from IRCC and checked on 3 Oct 2026.
MINIMUM
CLB 7
all four skills
CELPIP
7
each skill
IELTS GT
6.0
each skill
RESULTS VALID
2 years
when you apply
SHORT ANSWER
7
each skillCELPIP General
LISTEN7
READ7
WRITE7
SPEAK7
At least 7 in each of listening, reading, writing and speaking.
6.0
each skillIELTS General Training
LISTEN6.0
READ6.0
WRITE6.0
SPEAK6.0
At least 6.0 in each of listening, reading, writing and speaking.
60–69
each skillPTE Core
LISTEN60
READ60
WRITE69
SPEAK68
At least 60 in listening, 60 in reading, 69 in writing and 68 in speaking.
IRCC accepts CELPIP-General, IELTS General Training and PTE Core. It says you must take the CELPIP-General test, the IELTS General Training option or the PTE Core option.
No. IRCC: “We don’t accept IELTS One Skill Retake for Express Entry.”
IRCC: your test results must be less than 2 years old when you complete your Express Entry profile and when you submit your application for permanent residence.
CELPIP 7 in every skill. IELTS General Training: at least 6.0 in each of listening, reading, writing and speaking. PTE Core: listening 60-70, reading 60-68, writing 69-78, speaking 68-75.
No. IRCC lists CLB 7 for the Canadian Experience Class (TEER 0 or 1) and the Federal Skilled Worker Program, CLB 5 for the Canadian Experience Class (TEER 2 or 3), and CLB 5 for speaking and listening with CLB 4 for reading and writing for the Federal Skilled Trades Program.