CELPIP to CLB & CRS Calculator
Convert your CELPIP-General scores to CLB levels and see exactly how many Express Entry CRS language points they earn — instantly and for free.
Enter your CELPIP scores
Select your level for each of the four skills.
These are your first official language points (core human-capital factors). CLB is capped at 10 for CRS, so CELPIP 10–12 score the same.
Unofficial tool for guidance only. PrepCelpeep is not affiliated with IRCC, CELPIP or Paragon Testing. For your complete, official score use the IRCC CRS tool.
CELPIP to CLB conversion
CELPIP-General reports a level from 4 to 12 for each skill, and that level maps directly to a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB). The conversion is one-to-one up to CLB 10, which is the highest benchmark Express Entry recognizes.
| CELPIP-General level | CLB level | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| 10, 11 or 12 | CLB 10 | Highly advanced — maximum CRS language points |
| 9 | CLB 9 | Advanced — where language CRS points peak |
| 8 | CLB 8 | High intermediate |
| 7 | CLB 7 | Adequate intermediate — FSW program minimum |
| 6 | CLB 6 | Developing intermediate |
| 5 | CLB 5 | Initial intermediate |
| 4 | CLB 4 | Basic |
Want the full breakdown of what each level means and the score thresholds for different immigration programs? See our complete CELPIP score chart.
CRS points by CLB level (first official language)
Each of your four abilities earns CRS points based on its CLB level. The points differ slightly depending on whether you are applying with a spouse or common-law partner.
| CLB level (per skill) | Points — with spouse | Points — without spouse |
|---|---|---|
| CLB 10 or more | 32 pts | 34 pts |
| CLB 9 | 29 pts | 31 pts |
| CLB 8 | 22 pts | 23 pts |
| CLB 7 | 16 pts | 17 pts |
| CLB 6 | 8 pts | 9 pts |
| CLB 4 or 5 | 6 pts | 6 pts |
| Less than CLB 4 | 0 pts | 0 pts |
| Maximum (all 4 skills) | 128 pts | 136 pts |
These are core human-capital language points only. Strong English can earn even more through skill-transferability combinations (language + education or work experience), and French ability can add a separate bonus of up to 50 points — neither is included above.
What CELPIP score do you need for PR?
Each program sets a minimum CLB, and CELPIP levels match CLB levels one to one. These are the minimums to qualify:
| Program | Minimum CLB | Minimum CELPIP |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | CLB 7 in all four skills | 7 in each skill |
| Canadian Experience Class (TEER 0 or 1 job) | CLB 7 in all four skills | 7 in each skill |
| Canadian Experience Class (TEER 2 or 3 job) | CLB 5 in all four skills | 5 in each skill |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | CLB 5 listening and speaking, CLB 4 reading and writing | 5 and 4 |
| Canadian citizenship (ages 18 to 54) | CLB 4 in listening and speaking | 4 (General LS accepted) |
Meeting the minimum makes you eligible, but higher scores earn more CRS points: without a spouse, CLB 9 is worth 31 points per skill against 17 at CLB 7. Enter your scores above to see yours. For provincial programs and the full rules, see our guide to the CELPIP score you need for PR.
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