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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.

The calculator will appear here as an interactive tool. For now, here's the reference:

CLB LevelPoints (single)Points (with spouse)
CLB 4-56 per skill6 per skill
CLB 69 per skill8 per skill
CLB 717 per skill16 per skill
CLB 823 per skill22 per skill
CLB 931 per skill29 per skill
CLB 10+34 per skill32 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.
Sample result
Current (CLB 7 avg)
68 pts
At CLB 9 all skills
124 pts
+56
CRS points you could gain
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All three convert to the same CLB. Pick the format that suits your strengths.

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CELPIP
Score = CLB directly. No conversion.
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IELTS GT
Accepted globally: CA, AU, UK, NZ.
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