How Much IELTS Score Is Required for Canada PR in 2020?

Good IELTS score for Canada PR is 8777 in LRWS. CLB 10 gets maximum CRS score. Watch E2Language Free videos for high score in a week. Spouse IELTS add to PR points.

Written by Sandeep Mishra
  Sandeep Mishra    Updated 5 Mar, 20


You need IELTS CLB Band 7 for Canada PR. The base score of 7 is required for basic eligibility in economic immigration programs (FSW, CEC).

The conversion table from IELTS band to CLB is given below. The lowest section score will decide your CLB (Canadian Language Benchmark) level.

For example, if you got 8 in listening, reading and writing, but got a 6 in speaking, then your CLB level would be 7.

IELTS to Canada CRS Score

The best IELTS score for Canada PR is CLB 10 to get 32 to 34 CRS points.

The most achievable IELTS score is 8777 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking as it takes you to CLB 9 and you get around 29 to 31 CRS score.

IELTS Score to CRS Points
IELTS Canada PR Basic Basic+ Okay Good Better Best
Listening 4.5-5 5.5 6-7 7.5 8 8.5-9
Reading 3.5-4 5 6 6.5 7 8-9
Writing 4-5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5-9
Speaking 4-5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5-9
CLB Level 4, 5 6 7 8 9 10+
CRS Points With Spouse 24 32 64 88 116 128
CRS Points Without Spouse 24 36 68 92 124 136

There are zero points for CLB level 4 or lower and its basically useless.

CELPIP to CRS Score

CELPIP English test is computer based exam and has less number of test centers.

CELPIP to Canada CRS Points
CELPIP Canada PR Basic Basic+ Okay Good Better Best
Listening 4-5 6 7 8 9 10
Reading 4-5 6 7 8 9 10
Writing 4-5 6 7 8 9 10
Speaking 4-5 6 7 8 9 10
CLB Level 4, 5 6 7 8 9 10+
CRS Points With Spouse 24 32 64 88 116 128
CRS Points Without Spouse 24 36 68 92 124 136

TEF to CRS Points

TEF is French language test program for Canada PR.

TEF to Canada CRS Points
TEF Canada PR Basic Basic+ Okay Good Better Best
Listening 145-216 217-248 249-279 280-297 298-315 316-333
Reading 121-180 181-206 207-232 233-247 248-262 263-277
Writing 181-270 271-309 310-348 349-370 371-392 393-415
Speaking 181-270 271-309 310-348 349-370 371-392 393-415
CLB Level 4, 5 6 7 8 9 10+
CRS Points With Spouse 24 32 64 88 116 128
CRS Points Without Spouse 24 36 68 92 124 136
Will Spouse IELTS Score Increase Canada CRS Score?

Yes, Spouse IELTS score will help increase the total CRS points.

How Much is IELTS Test Result Processing Time?

IELTS Paper-based test results are sent after 13 days from the test date IELTS Computer-based test results are sent after 5 to 7 days from the test date.

Can I submit IELTS Online Test Score For Canada PR?

IELTS test result is available online on IELTS website and a separate Test Report Form will be sent to your mailing address by standard postal mail.
This Test Report Form is the one you will need to submit your Express Entry application, as the online result is not considered official confirmation.

How to Score 9 In IELTS for Canada PR?

Scoring the top band of CLB 9 is tough in IELTS and may take even the experts a bit of time and practice.

Out collection of best IELTS free youtube videos along with tried and tested tips should help you.

If someone or some agency is claiming to give you IELTS training to get you CLB 9 in first attempt, they are probably lying. IELTS academic score of 8777 is not an easy task by any standards.

Even the E2Language’s English teacher Jay, who is a native speaker, has himself confessed that he could not get the top IELTS band in his first couple of attempts.



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Hence, it is better to have realistic expectations from yourself and give yourself time to prepare.

It is a good idea to buy a IELTS test book to practice before taking a second attempt in order to improve your score.



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Written by Sandeep Mishra
  Sandeep Mishra  
Canadian Permanent Resident since 2018. On a mission to provide structured and realistic info to immigrants on their journey to Canadian PR