CLB Comparison with IELTS 3

Question 1

What IELTS General Training reading score is needed to meet CLB 7 for immigration?

Accepted Answer

6.0

Answer

5.5

Answer

6.5

Answer

7.0

Question 2

Which Canadian immigration program accepts the lowest CLB level for eligibility?

Accepted Answer

Canadian Experience Class (CLB 5 for NOC B)

Answer

Federal Skilled Worker Program (CLB 7)

Answer

Provincial Nominee Programs (varies)

Answer

Atlantic Immigration Program (CLB 5)

Question 3

How does CELPIP-General compare to IELTS for CLB equivalency?

Accepted Answer

CELPIP scores map directly to CLB levels one-to-one

Answer

CELPIP is not accepted for immigration

Answer

CELPIP uses a different scale with no CLB equivalency

Answer

CELPIP is only accepted for citizenship

Question 4

What is the maximum number of CRS points available for first official language proficiency under Express Entry?

Accepted Answer

136 points

Answer

68 points

Answer

150 points

Answer

100 points

Question 5

What is the validity period for IELTS and CELPIP results for Canadian immigration?

Accepted Answer

Both are valid for 2 years from the test date

Answer

IELTS: 3 years, CELPIP: 2 years

Answer

Results are valid indefinitely

Answer

IELTS is valid for 1 year only

Question 6

A candidate has IELTS scores of L:8.0 R:7.0 W:7.0 S:7.0. What are the corresponding CLB levels?

Accepted Answer

CLB 10, 9, 9, 9

Answer

CLB 9, 9, 9, 9

Answer

CLB 10, 10, 10, 10

Answer

CLB 8, 7, 7, 7