IELTS to CLB Converter

Convert IELTS General Training Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking scores to separate CLB levels

IELTS General Training to CLB Converter

Enter all four IELTS section bands. Each skill uses its own IRCC conversion thresholds.

IELTS General Training scores

Use bands from 0.0 to 9.0 in half-band steps. The example shows how skill thresholds differ.

Listening

CLB 8

Reading

CLB 9

Writing

CLB 8

Speaking

CLB 9

CLB by skill

All four results are shown separately; the lowest skill level is a useful comparison point.

Listening

CLB 8

Reading

CLB 9

Writing

CLB 8

Speaking

CLB 9

Lowest skill benchmark

The lowest of these four results is CLB 8. This comparison does not determine eligibility; requirements depend on the immigration program.

IELTS General Training minimum scores by CLB

Minimum band required in each section for the listed benchmark.

CLB	Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking
10	8.5	8.0	7.5	7.5
9	8.0	7.0	7.0	7.0
8	7.5	6.5	6.5	6.5
7	6.0	6.0	6.0	6.0
6	5.5	5.0	5.5	5.5
5	5.0	4.0	5.0	5.0
4	4.5	3.5	4.0	4.0

For IELTS General Training results. Confirm the accepted test and required CLB with IRCC for your specific program.

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What is IELTS to CLB Converter

Written by Giorgos Kostas. Last reviewed: April 18, 2026

The IELTS to CLB Converter maps IELTS General Training Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking bands separately to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels using the published IRCC thresholds.

There is no single conversion from an IELTS overall band to CLB. The tool shows each skill result and the lowest CLB for comparison; language requirements vary by immigration program, so check the current IRCC instructions for your application.

Why use it

Check eligibility for Express Entry language minimums.
Plan which IELTS score to target for a specific CLB.
Review PR application language requirements.
Coach students preparing for Canadian immigration.
Map listening/reading/writing/speaking bands to CLB levels.

Features

Four separate IELTS General Training score fields
Per-skill CLB mapping and lowest-skill comparison
IRCC-aligned conversion table
Runs offline once loaded, great for private IELTS to CLB Converter
Published IRCC thresholds from CLB 4 through CLB 10

How to use IELTS to CLB Converter

Enter four skill scores. Enter half-band IELTS General Training scores for Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.
Review each CLB result. The tool updates each skill and the lowest skill benchmark as you edit the scores.
Check your program requirements. Use current IRCC instructions to confirm the accepted test and required language levels for your application.

Example (before/after)

IELTS General Training skill bands

Listening 7.5
Reading 7.0
Writing 6.5
Speaking 7.0

Per-skill CLB results

Listening 7.5 → CLB 8
Reading 7.0 → CLB 9
Writing 6.5 → CLB 8
Speaking 7.0 → CLB 9
Lowest skill: CLB 8

Common errors

Per-skill differences

Each IELTS section has its own CLB mapping.

Fix: Convert each section separately, then compare each result with the specific program's language requirements.

TEF / PTE not supported

This tool only handles IELTS.

Fix: Use the official IRCC tables for other language tests.

FAQ

Is this the official CLB chart?

It follows the publicly-published IRCC mapping for IELTS General Training.

Which IELTS results does this tool map?

It maps IELTS General Training results using the thresholds shown in IRCC tables. Check which test version your program accepts.

Can I convert an overall IELTS band?

No. IRCC maps the four IELTS General Training skill scores separately, and each skill has different thresholds.

What does the lowest skill CLB show?

It is the minimum of the four converted skill levels for comparison. Check the current IRCC instructions because program requirements differ.

Is data uploaded?

No — all conversions happen in your browser.

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