PTE Core to CLB calculator
Enter your four PTE Core skill scores to compare each with the published CLB chart. There is no single overall CLB; the result depends on each skill.
What do CLB 7 and CLB 9 mean?
CLB 7 requires at least Listening 60, Reading 60, Speaking 68 and Writing 69. CLB 9 needs 82, 78, 84 and 88 respectively. Four scores of 79 map to CLB 8, 9, 8 and 8, not CLB 9 in every skill.
CLB 7 is the Federal Skilled Worker first-language minimum and the CEC minimum for TEER 0/1. CLB 9 is a higher language-points benchmark, not a universal Express Entry eligibility requirement. FSTP and CEC TEER 2/3 have different minimums. Meeting a language threshold does not establish immigration eligibility or guarantee an invitation.
Source: IRCC Express Entry requirements and points tables. Checked 18 October 2026.
There is no overall CLB. Scores below this chart’s CLB 3 minimum are shown as below the published range. No CLB 1, 2, 11 or 12 values are inferred. Entering an AI practice estimate produces an estimated mapping, not an official result.
Official PTE Core to CLB score chart
Use each skill score, never the overall score. This table does not apply to PTE Academic.
| CLB | Listening | Reading | Speaking | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 89–90 | 88–90 | 89–90 | 90 |
| 9 | 82–88 | 78–87 | 84–88 | 88–89 |
| 8 | 71–81 | 69–77 | 76–83 | 79–87 |
| 7 | 60–70 | 60–68 | 68–75 | 69–78 |
| 6 | 50–59 | 51–59 | 59–67 | 60–68 |
| 5 | 39–49 | 42–50 | 51–58 | 51–59 |
| 4 | 28–38 | 33–41 | 42–50 | 41–50 |
| 3 | 18–27 | 24–32 | 34–41 | 32–40 |
Source: Pearson January 2026 Score Guide, p.9. Checked 18 October 2026.