CRS Language Gap Calculator: how many points are you missing?

Language is the highest-weighted factor in the Comprehensive Ranking System. Enter your test scores below to see exactly how many CRS points you could gain by improving each skill to CLB 9.

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How it works: Select your test type (CELPIP, IELTS GT, or PTE Core), enter your score for each skill, and instantly see your current CRS language points vs. what you'd get at CLB 9. The gap is your opportunity.

Your result

Current language points

68 pts

At CLB 9 in every skill

124 pts

+56

CRS points you could gain

Core language points only. CLB 9+ can also unlock skill-transferability points, which depend on your education and work experience.

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Points per skill, first official language (IRCC):

CLB Level	Points (single)	Points (with spouse)
CLB 4-5	6 per skill	6 per skill
CLB 6	9 per skill	8 per skill
CLB 7	17 per skill	16 per skill
CLB 8	23 per skill	22 per skill
CLB 9	31 per skill	29 per skill
CLB 10+	34 per skill	32 per skill

Key insight: CLB 7→9 across all four skills = +56 points (single) or +52 points (with spouse). CLB 8→9 = +32 points. This is often the single largest controllable improvement in your CRS profile.

CRS Language Gap Calculator: how many points are you missing?

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