IELTS / CELPIP → CLB converter
Worked example for IELTS / CELPIP → CLB converter: take the category, TEER, and wage facts on this page and enter them in the BC PNP calculator with your years of skilled work and language level. The result is a SIRS estimate out of 200 points. Compare it with recent invitation ranges for your pillar. It does not guarantee an invitation.
Enter your score for each ability. This uses the commonly published CLB equivalency table; it was not independently re-verified against IRCC's official conversion tool for this build, so confirm before relying on it for a real submission.
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What should I know about IELTS / CELPIP → CLB converter?
Unlike Quebec's PSTQ, BC's SIRS grid scores language directly on the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) scale, per ability, up to 40 points. Convert your IELTS General Training or CELPIP General score below, then carry the CLB levels into the calculator.
How do I use this with the calculator?
Read the direct answer, check the facts, then open the score calculator. Enter the usual TEER for this page plus your own wage, experience, education, and language. The calculator applies the SIRS grid in force since 4 December 2025 and the 23 April 2026 Care, Build, and Innovate categories.
Does this replace an official BC PNP result?
No. This is an estimate from published SIRS figures and WelcomeBC announcements. Only WelcomeBC produces an official category placement or invitation.
| CLB | IELTS L | IELTS R | IELTS W | IELTS S | CELPIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 10 |
| 9 | 8.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 9 |
| 8 | 7.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 8 |
| 7 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 7 |
| 6 | 5.5 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6 |
| 5 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5 |
| 4 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4 |
Source: commonly published IELTS/CELPIP-to-CLB equivalency figures used across federal and provincial tools. Cross-check against IRCC's official language-conversion tables before relying on this for a real submission.