Is PTE Academic accepted for Express Entry?

No. IRCC accepts PTE Core for economic immigration, not PTE Academic.

What PTE Core score do I need for CLB 9?

Reading 78, writing 88, listening 82 and speaking 84.

What PTE Core score is CLB 7?

Reading 60, writing 69, listening 60 and speaking 68.

How long are my test results valid for Express Entry?

Two years from the date of the test result. They must still be valid on the day you create your profile and on the day you submit your application for permanent residence.

PTE Core to CLB converter

Convert your PTE Core scores (10 to 90) into CLB levels and see what they are worth in the Comprehensive Ranking System.

Convert your scores

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Speaking

Lowest level

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CRS points (first official language)

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With spouse: —

Points for your first official language only. Education, work and the other factors are added in the full calculator.

Score needed for each CLB level

Minimum score in each ability. A level counts only if the score reaches it; there is no rounding up.

CLB	Reading	Writing	Listening	Speaking
CLB 10+	88+	90	89+	89+
CLB 9	78–87	88–89	82–88	84–88
CLB 8	69–77	79–87	71–81	76–83
CLB 7	60–68	69–78	60–70	68–75
CLB 6	51–59	60–68	50–59	59–67
CLB 5	42–50	51–59	39–49	51–58
CLB 4	33–41	41–50	28–38	42–50

PTE Core

PTE Core uses a 10–90 scale in every ability, but the CLB cut points differ a lot between them. Writing is the hardest to max out (88 for CLB 9, 90 for CLB 10) while listening reaches CLB 9 at 82.

Worked example

With the minimum PTE Core score for CLB 9 in all four abilities, you are at CLB 9 everywhere. As your first official language that gives 124 CRS points if you are single, or 116 if your spouse or partner comes with you.

Equivalency tables from IRCC, Express Entry: Language test results.