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IELTS Score for Canada 🇨🇦
For Canadian permanent residence, IELTS General Training is mapped to Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB). CLB 9 (L8.0/R7.0/W7.0/S7.0) earns maximum points.
▶ Practise IELTS free for CanadaTypical IELTS requirement for Canada
CLB 7 = Band 6.0 in each skill (Express Entry); universities typically 6.5 overall
Guidance only — always confirm the exact requirement with the official body or your target university/visa programme, as minimums change and vary by course.
How to hit your IELTS target for Canada
- Take a free full-length IELTS mock to get your baseline Band 0–9 score.
- Use section practice to fix your weakest skill among Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking.
- Get AI writing & speaking feedback with model answers.
- Track progress and repeat until you clear the Canada requirement.
Frequently asked questions
- What IELTS score do I need for Canada?
- Typical minimum: CLB 7 = Band 6.0 in each skill (Express Entry); universities typically 6.5 overall. For Canadian permanent residence, IELTS General Training is mapped to Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB). CLB 9 (L8.0/R7.0/W7.0/S7.0) earns maximum points.
- Is the IELTS accepted in Canada?
- Yes — IELTS is widely accepted in Canada. For Canadian permanent residence, IELTS General Training is mapped to Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB). CLB 9 (L8.0/R7.0/W7.0/S7.0) earns maximum points.
- How do I reach the IELTS score for Canada?
- Practise free on LandingPrep with full IELTS mocks, section drills and AI feedback until you consistently hit your target.