IELTS To CLB Converter

Convert IELTS General Training scores into Canadian Language Benchmark levels using the published IRCC equivalency table.

Result
CLB 7

This result shows the lowest CLB reached across reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Reading
CLB 7
Writing
CLB 7
Listening
CLB 7
Speaking
CLB 7
IELTS General Training To CLB Table
CLBReadingWritingListeningSpeaking
108.07.58.57.5
97.07.08.07.0
86.56.57.56.5
76.06.06.06.0
65.05.55.55.5
54.05.05.05.0
43.54.04.54.0

How The Converter Works

The tool compares each IELTS General Training ability score against the official IRCC CLB equivalency thresholds.

The summary result shown here is the lowest matching CLB across the four abilities, because immigration programs often require every skill to meet the target benchmark.

Quick Examples

Scores of 6.0 across all four abilities map to CLB 7.
Scores of Reading 7.0, Writing 7.0, Listening 8.0, Speaking 7.0 map to CLB 9.
Scores of Reading 5.0, Writing 5.5, Listening 5.5, Speaking 5.5 map to CLB 6.
Scores below the published CLB 4 thresholds are shown as below the table range.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this use IELTS Academic?

No. This table is for IELTS General Training, which is the format referenced on the official IRCC CLB equivalency page.

Why is the summary CLB the lowest one?

IRCC publishes CLB equivalencies by ability rather than as one combined CLB. This tool shows the lowest matching skill level as a quick summary because many immigration pathways require every ability to meet the target.

What if my score is below CLB 4?

The official table used here starts at CLB 4, so lower results are shown as below the table range.

Where do these thresholds come from?

They are based on the IRCC published IELTS General Training to CLB equivalency table on Canada.ca.

Useful Notes

This tool uses the IELTS General Training thresholds shown on the IRCC language results page modified on May 27, 2026.

The converter is a lookup utility, not immigration advice, so program-specific requirements can still differ.

Accepted inputs are standard IELTS band scores in 0.5 increments, such as 6.0, 6.5, or 7.0.

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