PTE Core to CLB Calculator

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

Listening

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Reading

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Writing

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Speaking

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Your Overall CLB

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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.

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 79 / S 77 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.

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

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

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