CELPIP-General
Canadian English test designed for immigration — often taken in Canada with quick turnaround.
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Who it's for
Applicants in Canada or those who want a fully Canadian test format aligned with CLB levels.
IRCC reminder
Only CELPIP-General (not LS) counts for Express Entry. Keep results valid within IRCC's two-year window.
Official booking & info
How this test is scored
- CELPIP-General reports a level from 1 to 12 for each ability. For immigration, those levels align directly with CLB (CLB 7 ≈ CELPIP 7 in that skill).
- The test is fully computer-delivered, including the speaking section recorded at the test centre.
- CELPIP-General LS (Listening and Speaking only) does not satisfy Express Entry language requirements.
CRS & Express Entry
- Because scores are already on a CLB-like scale, many applicants find it easier to read results off their score report than with IELTS band math.
- You still need to meet the minimum in all four abilities — one skill below the threshold caps your CLB for that skill and your CRS points.
CLB conversion — CELPIP-General
Each ability converts separately. IRCC equivalency charts · CRS calculator uses the same tables.
| CLB | Speaking | Listening | Reading | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 or higher | 10 or higher | 10 or higher | 10 or higher |
| 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Compare tests — CLB 7 vs CLB 9
Side-by-side raw scores for common Express Entry targets (not a single overall test score).
CLB 7 — raw scores by test
| Test | Speaking | Listening | Reading | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS General Training | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| CELPIP-General(this page) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| PTE Core | 68 – 75 | 60 – 70 | 60 – 68 | 69 – 78 |
CLB 9 — raw scores by test
| Test | Speaking | Listening | Reading | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS General Training | 7.0 | 8.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| CELPIP-General(this page) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| PTE Core | 84 – 88 | 82 – 88 | 78 – 87 | 88 – 89 |
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