CLB BridgeWhat CELPIP score is CLB 9?
A CELPIP level of 9 in a skill equals CLB 9 in that skill. CELPIP levels 4–12 map one-to-one to CLB 4–12 for Canadian immigration, and each of the four skills is converted separately. [Sources]
What IELTS General Training score equals CLB 9?
Reading 7.0, Writing 7.0, Listening 8.0 and Speaking 7.0. Listening needs a higher band than the other skills. [Sources]
What PTE Core score equals CLB 9?
Reading 78–87, Writing 88–89, Listening 82–88 and Speaking 84–88. [Sources]
How many Express Entry points is CLB 9 worth?
For a single applicant, first official language points are 31 per skill at CLB 9 (124 for all four), compared with 17 per skill at CLB 7 (68). With a spouse or partner the figures are 29 and 16. CLB 9 in all four skills also doubles the language-based skill transferability points, up to 50 per combination. [Sources]
How long are the CELPIP writing tasks?
Task 1 is an email: 27 minutes, 150–200 words. Task 2 is a response to survey questions: 26 minutes, 150–200 words. [Sources]
What are the eight CELPIP speaking tasks?
Giving advice, talking about a personal experience, describing a scene, making predictions, comparing and persuading, dealing with a difficult situation, expressing opinions, and describing an unusual situation. Preparation is 30–60 seconds and speaking 60–90 seconds per task. [Sources]
How many correct answers do I need for CELPIP 9 in listening and reading?
Paragon’s approximate guide puts CELPIP 9 at about 33–35 of 38 in listening and 31–33 of 38 in reading. The ranges overlap between levels because test forms are equated. [Sources]
Is CLB Bridge free?
Yes. Practice, the phrase library and the score tools are free. AI feedback has a daily allowance so the service stays free: guests get a few analyses a day, and signing in with Google gives more.
Are the AI scores official CELPIP scores?
No. Writing and speaking are rated by AI against CELPIP’s published rating dimensions, and each writing estimate is rated three times and shown as a range. These are practice estimates that have not been validated against official rater data.
Can I use CLB Bridge in Chinese?
Yes. The interface can switch between English and Chinese, and feedback explanations can be in Chinese while quotes and corrections stay in English.