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).

Official IRCC PTE Core → CLB chart

CLB	Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking
10	89	88	88	84
9	82	78	79	77
8	71	70	70	70
7	60	60	60	60
6	50	51	51	50
5	39	42	42	42
4	28	33	31	28

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, your raw scores in Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking must be explicitly converted to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) metrics.

What PTE Core Scores are Needed for CLB 7 and CLB 9?

• PTE Core CLB 7: Requires minimum scores of 60 in Listening, 60 in Reading, 60 in Writing, and 60 in Speaking.
• PTE Core CLB 9 (CRS Point Booster): You must hit a target of Listening 82, Reading 78, Writing 79, and Speaking 77.

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, your raw scores in Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking must be explicitly converted to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) metrics.

What PTE Core Scores are Needed for CLB 7 and CLB 9?

• PTE Core CLB 7: Requires minimum scores of 60 in Listening, 60 in Reading, 60 in Writing, and 60 in Speaking.
• PTE Core CLB 9 (CRS Point Booster): You must hit a target of Listening 82, Reading 78, Writing 79, and Speaking 77.