IELTS Club and all the information you need to know

IELTS is an international test recognized by many countries. However, when you study IELTS, you will find that in some countries there are specific regulations on the type of IELTS that they recognize for different purposes such as studying abroad, settling down, applying for a job. In this article, DOL will provide information about CLB IELTS to help people better understand this certificate!

DOL IELTS Dinh Luc

Sep 22, 2022

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1. What is a club?

CLB is an acronym for Canadian Language Benchmark. This is the system that assesses your English proficiency when you want to apply for immigration to Canada.

Similar to other specific tests, the IELTS club will also have its own standards to ensure that immigration applicants have the language ability to live in this country and integrate with the local people.

There are 3 test groups recognized by IRCC - Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, each test will be able to assess the candidate's language ability through 4 skills similar to an IELTS test. Usually listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Club is Canada's English language assessment system

IELTS is widely accepted and trusted by the Government of Canada as proof of English language proficiency. It is the first test to be recognized by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and Immigration Quebec for their immigration and citizenship programs, and is considered one of two tests. Check the appropriate club.

2. Club Score Scale

Here is the Canada Club Language Benchmark:

club	Description	CELPIP Listen	CELPIP Read	CELPIP Write	CELPIP Speaks	PointFSW	CRS score without a spouse	CRS score with a spouse
1	Basics first	1	1	1	1	0	0	0
2	Basic development	2	2	2	2	0	0	0
3	Full basic	3	3	3	3	0	0	0
4	Basic fluency	4	4	4	4	0	6	6
5	First Intermediate	5	5	5	5	0	6	6
6	Development Intermediate	6	6	6	6	0	9	8
7	Full Intermediate	7	7	7	7	4	17	16
8	Intermediate fluency	8	8	8	8	5	23	22
9	Mastery first	9	9	9	9	6	31	29
10	Proficient in Development	10	10	10	10	6	34	32
11	Full fluency	11	11	11	11	6	34	32
12	Fluently fluent	12	12	12	12	6	34	32

The columns in this transcript have the following meanings:

The meaning of each column in the CLB score scale

• Column 1: CLB benchmark, this is a standardized test score
• Column 2: describes the candidate's ability when achieving the corresponding benchmark
• Column 3-6: points for each skill
• Columns 7-9: scores of candidates accumulated in the CLB benchmark system

3. Convert Club Score to IELTS

👉 Points conversion table

How to convert CLB score to IELTS?

First you need to have IELTS score for each skill, then you will convert each component score and use the following to convert to IELTS Club score.

Scoreboard showing how to convert club scores via IELTS

Eg:

Let's take a look at the example of converting points below:

Attention:

• To immigrate to Canada, only IELTS General is accepted
• You must convert points for each skill, not use overall points to convert

IELTS 8,7,7,7

Ability	IELTS Score	CLB Level
Listening	8	9
Reading	7	9
Writing	7	9
Speaking	7	9

IELTS 7.5,7,7,7

Ability	IELTS Score	CLB Level
Listening	7.5	9
Reading	7	9
Writing	7	9
Speaking	7	9

IELTS 6,7,6,7

Ability	IELTS Score	CLB Level
Listening	6	7
Reading	7	9
Writing	6	7
Speaking	7	9

Please refer to the video of converting from IELS to CLB right below:

4. Frequently asked questions

Are clubs and IELTS the same?

Is the band 7 club a good point?

Which IELTS test is required for PR Canada?

How much club score do I need to get Canada PR?

Is the club exam free?

Hopefully, through the above article, you have a good understanding of the IELTS club and have more references to choose the right IELTS test. DOL wishes you soon to achieve your desired band score in the shortest time!