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CELPIP to IELTS converter
There is no official CELPIP to IELTS chart. IRCC maps both tests to CLB, so two scores count the same for Canadian immigration when they reach the same CLB level in the same ability. This converter matches them that way, in either direction. CELPIP 9 is IELTS Listening 8.0 and 7.0 in the other three.
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Equivalent IELTS score
- Listening
- 8.0
- Reading
- 7.0 to 7.5
- Writing
- 7.0
- Speaking
- 7.0
Scores are matched through CLB, the scale IRCC uses for both tests. A range means every IELTS score in it lands on the same CLB level.
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CELPIP to IELTS chart
Each cell lists the IELTS General Training bands that land on the same CLB as the CELPIP level in that row. CELPIP 10, 11 and 12 all sit in IRCC’s top group, so they share one IELTS range.
| CELPIP level | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CELPIP 12 (CLB 12) | 8.5 to 9.0 | 8.0 to 9.0 | 7.5 to 9.0 | 7.5 to 9.0 |
| CELPIP 11 (CLB 11) | 8.5 to 9.0 | 8.0 to 9.0 | 7.5 to 9.0 | 7.5 to 9.0 |
| CELPIP 10 (CLB 10) | 8.5 to 9.0 | 8.0 to 9.0 | 7.5 to 9.0 | 7.5 to 9.0 |
| CELPIP 9 (CLB 9) | 8.0 | 7.0 to 7.5 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| CELPIP 8 (CLB 8) | 7.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| CELPIP 7 (CLB 7) | 6.0 to 7.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| CELPIP 6 (CLB 6) | 5.5 | 5.0 to 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| CELPIP 5 (CLB 5) | 5.0 | 4.0 to 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| CELPIP 4 (CLB 4) | 4.5 | 3.5 to -Infinity | 4.0 to 4.5 | 4.0 to 4.5 |
FAQ
CELPIP and IELTS questions
Is there an official CELPIP to IELTS conversion chart?
No. Neither test provider nor IRCC publishes a direct CELPIP to IELTS chart. What IRCC does publish is how each test maps to CLB. Two results count the same for immigration when they reach the same CLB level in the same ability, and that is the comparison this converter makes.
What IELTS score is CELPIP 9?
CELPIP 9 is CLB 9, which on IELTS General Training is Listening 8.0, Reading 7.0, Writing 7.0 and Speaking 7.0. Listening needs a full band more than the other three abilities.
What IELTS score is CELPIP 7?
CELPIP 7 is CLB 7, which is IELTS 6.0 in all four abilities. CLB 7 is the one level where the IELTS band is the same across every skill.
What IELTS score is CELPIP 8?
CELPIP 8 is CLB 8, which is IELTS Listening 7.5 and 6.5 in Reading, Writing and Speaking.
What CELPIP score is IELTS 7 in every section?
IELTS 7.0 in Reading, Writing and Speaking is CLB 9, so it matches CELPIP 9 in those three. In Listening, 7.0 is only CLB 7 because CLB 8 starts at 7.5, so it matches CELPIP 7. An all-7 IELTS result counts as CLB 7 overall for programs that check every ability.
Is CELPIP easier than IELTS for CLB 9?
Neither test is easier across the board. The IELTS cutoffs are uneven: CLB 9 needs 8.0 in Listening but 7.0 elsewhere. CELPIP asks for a 9 in every ability. People whose listening is their weakest skill often find the CELPIP target easier to plan around, but the right choice is the test you score higher on in practice.
CELPIP and IELTS figures come from the official IRCC equivalency tables on canada.ca and the Comprehensive Ranking System criteria. This is an independent study tool, not affiliated with IRCC or any test provider. Confirm current requirements on canada.ca before you make an immigration decision. Last reviewed October 2026.