IELTS General Training · CLB 10
IELTS scores for CLB 10
To reach CLB 10 you need the minimum score below in that ability. Abilities are converted one at a time, so you can sit at CLB 10 in one and a different level in another.
Band score per skill, 0–9 in half-band steps
As first official language
136
CRS points
As second official language
24
CRS points
Each ability is converted separately — results below CLB 4 earn no points for that ability.
Prefilled with the minimum scores for CLB 10. Replace them with your own results to see where you actually land.
Minimum IELTS score for CLB 10
| Ability | Minimum IELTS score | CRS points for this ability |
|---|---|---|
| Listening | 8.5 | 34 |
| Reading | 8.0 | 34 |
| Writing | 7.5 | 34 |
| Speaking | 7.5 | 34 |
Points shown for a first official language with no accompanying spouse.
What CLB 10 is worth in CRS points
| Scenario | No accompanying spouse | With accompanying spouse |
|---|---|---|
| First official language | 136 | 128 |
| Second official language | 24 | 22 |
Totals assume CLB 10 in all four abilities. Second official language points are capped once the grid total is reached.
Is it worth retaking the test?
CLB 10 is the top of the CRS language grid. Scoring higher than the thresholds above earns no additional points, so a retake aimed purely at CRS gain is wasted effort.
Slipping down to CLB 9 in every ability would cost 12 points.
What does that mean for your total score?
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