PTE Core to CLB Calculator 2026 for Canada Immigration
Convert your PTE Core scores to CLB levels using the official IRCC PTE Core conversion table (effective 2024 onwards).
PTE Core → CLB Calculator
Enter all 4 PTE Core skill scores
Official IRCC PTE Core → CLB chart
Minimum PTE Core score for each CLB level, from the IRCC language equivalency charts.
| CLB | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 89 | 88 | 90 | 89 |
| 9 | 82 | 78 | 88 | 84 |
| 8 | 71 | 69 | 79 | 76 |
| 7 | 60 | 60 | 69 | 68 |
| 6 | 50 | 51 | 60 | 59 |
| 5 | 39 | 42 | 51 | 51 |
| 4 | 28 | 33 | 41 | 42 |
What is PTE Core?
PTE Core is Pearson's English test designed specifically for Canadian immigration. It became an approved IRCC test in 2024 and is faster (under 2 hours) and computer-scored.
How to Calculate your PTE Core Score to IRCC CLB Level?
PTE Core is Pearson's specialized computer-based test approved by the IRCC for Canadian economic immigration streams like Express Entry. To determine your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) profile strength, each of your four skill scores is converted to a CLB level separately. Writing and Speaking need higher PTE scores than Listening and Reading for the same CLB level.
What PTE Core Scores are Needed for CLB 7 and CLB 9?
- PTE Core CLB 7: Requires at least Listening 60, Reading 60, Writing 69 and Speaking 68.
- PTE Core CLB 9 (CRS Point Booster): Requires at least Listening 82, Reading 78, Writing 88 and Speaking 84.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PTE Core accepted for Canada PR?
Yes — IRCC approved PTE Core in 2024 for all economic immigration programs including Express Entry.
What PTE Core score equals CLB 9?
L 82 / R 78 / W 88 / S 84 in PTE Core gives CLB 9 — enough for maximum CRS language points.
PTE Core vs PTE Academic — which one?
PTE Core for Canadian immigration. PTE Academic for university admission and Australia/UK visas.