You need IELTS CLB Band 7 for Canada PR. The base score of 7 is required for basic eligibility in economic immigration programs (FSW, CEC).
The conversion table from IELTS band to CLB is given below. The lowest section score will decide your CLB (Canadian Language Benchmark) level.
For example, if you got 8 in listening, reading and writing, but got a 6 in speaking, then your CLB level would be 7.
This article will discuss:
IELTS to Canada CRS Score
The best IELTS score for Canada PR is CLB 10 to get 32 to 34 CRS points.
The most achievable IELTS score is 8777 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking as it takes you to CLB 9 and you get around 29 to 31 CRS score.
| IELTS Canada PR | Basic | Basic+ | Okay | Good | Better | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listening | 4.5-5 | 5.5 | 6-7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5-9 |
| Reading | 3.5-4 | 5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 8-9 |
| Writing | 4-5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5-9 |
| Speaking | 4-5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5-9 |
| CLB Level | 4, 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ |
| CRS Points With Spouse | 24 | 32 | 64 | 88 | 116 | 128 |
| CRS Points Without Spouse | 24 | 36 | 68 | 92 | 124 | 136 |
There are zero points for CLB level 4 or lower and its basically useless.
CELPIP to CRS Score
CELPIP English test is computer based exam and has less number of test centers.
| CELPIP Canada PR | Basic | Basic+ | Okay | Good | Better | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listening | 4-5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Reading | 4-5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Writing | 4-5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Speaking | 4-5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| CLB Level | 4, 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ |
| CRS Points With Spouse | 24 | 32 | 64 | 88 | 116 | 128 |
| CRS Points Without Spouse | 24 | 36 | 68 | 92 | 124 | 136 |
TEF to CRS Points
TEF is French language test program for Canada PR.
| TEF Canada PR | Basic | Basic+ | Okay | Good | Better | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listening | 145-216 | 217-248 | 249-279 | 280-297 | 298-315 | 316-333 |
| Reading | 121-180 | 181-206 | 207-232 | 233-247 | 248-262 | 263-277 |
| Writing | 181-270 | 271-309 | 310-348 | 349-370 | 371-392 | 393-415 |
| Speaking | 181-270 | 271-309 | 310-348 | 349-370 | 371-392 | 393-415 |
| CLB Level | 4, 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ |
| CRS Points With Spouse | 24 | 32 | 64 | 88 | 116 | 128 |
| CRS Points Without Spouse | 24 | 36 | 68 | 92 | 124 | 136 |
Yes, Spouse IELTS score will help increase the total CRS points.
IELTS Paper-based test results are sent after 13 days from the test date IELTS Computer-based test results are sent after 5 to 7 days from the test date.
IELTS test result is available online on IELTS website and a separate Test Report Form will be sent to your mailing address by standard postal mail.
This Test Report Form is the one you will need to submit your Express Entry application, as the online result is not considered official confirmation.
How to Score 9 In IELTS for Canada PR?
Scoring the top band of CLB 9 is tough in IELTS and may take even the experts a bit of time and practice.
Out collection of best IELTS free youtube videos along with tried and tested tips should help you.
If someone or some agency is claiming to give you IELTS training to get you CLB 9 in first attempt, they are probably lying. IELTS academic score of 8777 is not an easy task by any standards.
Even the E2Language’s English teacher Jay, who is a native speaker, has himself confessed that he could not get the top IELTS band in his first couple of attempts.
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Hence, it is better to have realistic expectations from yourself and give yourself time to prepare.
It is a good idea to buy a IELTS test book to practice before taking a second attempt in order to improve your score.
