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CELPIP score tool

Do your CELPIP levels meet your immigration goal?

Enter your four CELPIP levels, pick a goal, and see exactly where you stand — and which skill to work on next.

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Your CELPIP levels

Use the levels on your official score report

= CLB 8
8
= CLB 7
7
= CLB 6
6
= CLB 9
9
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Your goal

Pick one to check against

You’re 1 level short in Writing.

Listening, Reading and Speaking already meet the minimum. Writing is the only gap — reach CELPIP 7 to clear it.

Rules verified
Jul 23, 2026
Listening 8 7 Met
Reading 7 7 Met
Writing 6 7 +1 needed
Speaking 9 7 Met
Focus next on Writing Practise a scored writing task and get feedback on where you’re losing the level.
Practise Writing

This compares the selected language threshold only. It does not calculate CRS points or full eligibility.

Your result

What does your CELPIP and CLB result mean?

Your result shows whether each CELPIP ability reaches the language minimum you selected. Immigration programs check Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking separately, so one strong ability cannot make up for another that is below the minimum.

  1. 1
    Read each ability on its own.

    “Met” means that ability is at or above the selected language minimum. “Not used” means the selected goal does not assess it.

  2. 2
    Start with the largest gap.

    The result highlights the ability furthest below its target. Improving that ability first gives you the clearest next study goal.

  3. 3
    Protect the levels you already meet.

    Keep practising your stronger abilities while you work on the gap, then use a timed mock to check all four together.

Official equivalency

What CLB is your CELPIP score?

CELPIP-General levels 3 through 12 map directly to the same numbered Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB). CELPIP level 2 covers CLB 1 to 2, while levels 1 and 0 do not have a CLB equivalency on the official chart.

CELPIP levelCLB level
1212
1111
1010
99
88
77
66
55
44
33
21–2
1No CLB assigned
0No CLB assigned
NANot administered
Supported checks

What CELPIP level does each goal require?

The required CELPIP level depends on the program and, for the Canadian Experience Class, your occupation’s TEER category. The table shows the language minimums this calculator can compare, not every requirement for the program or application.

Goal Listening Reading Writing Speaking
Federal Skilled Worker Express Entry language minimum CLB 7 CLB 7 CLB 7 CLB 7
Canadian Experience Class TEER 0 or 1 occupation CLB 7 CLB 7 CLB 7 CLB 7
Canadian Experience Class TEER 2 or 3 occupation CLB 5 CLB 5 CLB 5 CLB 5
Federal Skilled Trades Different thresholds by ability CLB 5 CLB 4 CLB 4 CLB 5
Citizenship language proof Listening and speaking only CLB 4 Not assessed Not assessed CLB 4
Your next step

How should you use your target CELPIP level?

Turn the highlighted gap into one specific study target, then practise under test-like conditions. A focused plan is easier to follow than trying to raise every score at once.

  1. 1
    Choose the ability the calculator highlights.

    Practise Listening, Reading, Writing, or Speaking on HelloCelpip, depending on your result.

  2. 2
    Use feedback to find the smaller problem.

    Look for the task, question type, or rated dimension that is holding the ability back. Work on that before repeating a full section.

  3. 3
    Check the full pattern under time pressure.

    Take a timed CELPIP mock when the target feels steady, then return to the calculator with your new four-skill pattern.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What CLB is CELPIP 7?
A CELPIP level 7 corresponds to CLB 7 in Listening, Reading, Writing, or Speaking.
Is a CELPIP score the same as a CLB level?
They are different systems, but CELPIP-General levels from 3 through 12 map directly to the same numbered CLB level. Low proficiency results cover a CLB range rather than one exact level.
What CELPIP score do I need for permanent residence?
It depends on the immigration program and, for Canadian Experience Class, the occupation’s TEER category. This calculator compares your four abilities with the supported language minimum you select.
Are CELPIP scores averaged for immigration?
No. Each required language ability is checked separately. A higher score in one ability does not make up for a score below the minimum in another ability.
Why are Reading and Writing not assessed for the citizenship check?
The citizenship language requirement covered here assesses speaking and listening. The calculator still converts all four entered scores, but marks Reading and Writing as not assessed for that selected goal.
Does meeting the language minimum mean I am eligible?
No. Language is only one part of an immigration program or citizenship application. This tool does not calculate CRS points or assess your complete eligibility.
Methodology

Official sources

Confirm CELPIP-to-CLB equivalencies on the official CELPIP score comparison chart and current language minimums on the IRCC pages below. Your HelloCelpip level uses the same 0 to 12 CELPIP scale, so you can track real progress between now and test day. Your official score comes from Paragon on test day. HelloCelpip is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with CELPIP or Paragon Testing Enterprises.

  1. CELPIP score comparison chart
  2. IRCC language test results for Express Entry programs
  3. IRCC citizenship language proof requirements

Last updated: July 23, 2026