Canadian CLB & NCLC
Level Calculator
Canadian Language Benchmark
CLB / NCLC Level Calculator
Enter your test scores from CELPIP, IELTS General Training, PTE Core, TEF Canada, or TCF Canada to find your equivalent Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) or Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) level, based on the official IRCC conversion tables.
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Choose the test you took, then enter your scores for each skill.
CELPIP General scores of 4–10 convert directly to the same CLB level (e.g. a CELPIP 8 = CLB 8).
IELTS General Training band scores, converted per the IRCC equivalency chart.
PTE Core scores range 10–90 per skill.
TEF Canada gives an NCLC (French benchmark) level. Select the correct date range above — bands changed after December 10, 2023.
TCF Canada gives an NCLC (French benchmark) level. Note Writing and Speaking use a 0–20 scale, while Reading and Listening use a 0–699 scale.
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Your Result
CELPIP (General)
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Your overall level is your lowest skill level, since IRCC uses the lowest of the four abilities to determine your CLB/NCLC for eligibility purposes.
This tool is unofficial and for guidance only. Always confirm your official CLB/NCLC level using IRCC's published conversion charts.