Canada · Visa and migration
IELTS score for Canada Express Entry (Canadian Experience Class)
The Canadian Experience Class needs CLB 7 for jobs in NOC TEER 0 or 1 and CLB 5 for TEER 2 or 3, in all four abilities. The scores shown are for TEER 0 or 1: IELTS General Training 6.0 in each skill.
Set by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Checked against the official source on 23 October 2026.
Scores required
Test: IELTS General Training
- listening
- 6.0
- reading
- 6.0
- writing
- 6.0
- speaking
- 6.0
Level: CLB 7 for TEER 0 or 1 jobs; CLB 5 for TEER 2 or 3 jobs
Scores are minimums: the score in each skill must be at least the figure shown.
What else to know
- TEER 2 or 3 (CLB 5): IELTS General Training listening 5.0, reading 4.0, writing 5.0 and speaking 5.0.
- Only IELTS General Training is accepted, and IELTS One Skill Retake is not. CELPIP-General and PTE Core are also accepted.
- Results must be less than 2 years old when you create your profile and when you apply for permanent residence.
Official sources
- IRCC: Express Entry language test resultswww.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/language-test.html
Figures confirmed by hand on 23 October 2026; sources last checked automatically on 23 October 2026. Requirements change: the official source always decides.
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Try a mock testOther requirements in Canada
- Express Entry: Federal Skilled Worker6.0 in each skill; CLB 7 in all four abilities
- Federal Skilled Trades ProgramListening 5.0, reading 3.5, writing 4.0, speaking 5.0; CLB 5 in speaking and listening; CLB 4 in reading and writing
- Canadian citizenshipListening 4.5, speaking 4.0; CLB 4 in speaking and listening
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