--- title: "CLB 4 PTE Core score: L 28, R 33, S 42, W 41" description: "CLB 4 on PTE Core is 28 in listening, 33 in reading, 42 in speaking and 41 in writing. What CLB 5 takes, and the 6 CRS points per ability CLB 4 earns." canonical: https://francaisprep.com/clb/4/pte-core last-updated: 2026-10-14 --- [CLB 4](/clb/4) # What PTE Core score is CLB 4? CLB 4 on PTE Core takes 28 to 38 in listening, 33 to 41 in reading, 42 to 50 in speaking and 41 to 50 in writing. Each ability is converted on its own, so all four have to reach their figure before the result reads as CLB 4 overall. Updated 14 October 2026 | Level | Listening (Scored 10 to 90) | Reading (Scored 10 to 90) | Speaking (Scored 10 to 90) | Writing (Scored 10 to 90) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | CLB 4 | 28 to 38 | 33 to 41 | 42 to 50 | 41 to 50 | | CLB 5 | 39 to 49 | 42 to 50 | 51 to 58 | 51 to 59 | | Level | Per ability, single | Per ability, with spouse | All four, single | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | CLB 4 | 6 | 6 | 24 | | CLB 5 | 6 | 6 | 24 | Scores from IRCC's [language test equivalency charts](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/after-graduation/eligibility/language-results.html) and points from its [Comprehensive Ranking System criteria](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/check-score/crs-criteria.html), checked against canada.ca on 14 October 2026. IRCC revises these pages, so confirm the current values there before you plan around a number. ## The PTE Core scores for CLB 4 IRCC's equivalency chart sets CLB 4 on PTE Core at 28 to 38 in listening, 33 to 41 in reading, 42 to 50 in speaking and 41 to 50 in writing. IRCC publishes PTE Core as a range per ability. The bottom of each range is the score that reaches CLB 4; anything inside the range stays CLB 4. The highest bar at CLB 4 is speaking, at 42; the lowest is listening, at 28. Candidates who average the four miss this, because IRCC reads every ability on its own. Only PTE Core counts for Express Entry. PTE Academic is not on the accepted list. ## CLB 4 and CLB 5 on PTE Core, side by side CLB 4 is the lowest row IRCC publishes for PTE Core. Below it there is no CLB level to read, and the first-language CRS block awards 0 points for that ability. One level up, CLB 5 needs 39 in listening, 42 in reading, 51 in speaking and 51 in writing. Moving from CLB 4 to CLB 5 takes 11 points in listening, 9 points in reading, 9 points in speaking and 10 points in writing. The biggest step is listening, so that is usually the section to train first. ## How many CRS points is CLB 4 worth? As your first official language, each PTE Core ability at CLB 4 earns 6 CRS points without a spouse or common-law partner and 6 with one: 24 or 24 across the four, in a block that tops out at 136 and 128. Reaching CLB 5 on PTE Core (39 listening, 42 reading, 51 speaking and writing) adds nothing to this block, because CLB 4 and CLB 5 share one row of the points table. It matters for eligibility instead. ## Where IRCC names CLB 4 as a minimum Federal Skilled Trades Program asks for CLB 5 speaking and listening, CLB 4 reading and writing. On PTE Core that is 39 listening, 33 reading, 51 speaking, 41 writing. Each ability is checked against its own figure, so one result below the line fails the minimum however strong the other three are. ## What French adds to a CLB 4 PTE Core result With PTE Core at CLB 4, NCLC 7 in French would add 25 additional points, not 50: the higher figure needs English at CLB 5 or above in all four abilities, which on PTE Core is 39 listening, 42 reading, 51 speaking and writing. Lifting PTE Core from CLB 4 to CLB 5 (11 points in listening, 9 points in reading, 9 points in speaking and 10 points in writing) adds no first-language points at all, so the 25 French points are the bigger lever by far. The same level in French is NCLC 4, reached on the TCF Canada or the TEF Canada. ## PTE Core at the other CLB levels - [PTE Core at CLB 5](/clb/5/pte-core) - [PTE Core at CLB 6](/clb/6/pte-core) - [PTE Core at CLB 7](/clb/7/pte-core) - [PTE Core at CLB 8](/clb/8/pte-core) - [PTE Core at CLB 9](/clb/9/pte-core) - [PTE Core at CLB 10](/clb/10/pte-core) ## CLB 4 on the other tests - [CLB 4 on every test](/clb/4) - [CLB 4 on IELTS General Training](/clb/4/ielts) - [CLB 4 on CELPIP-General](/clb/4/celpip) - [CLB 4 on TCF Canada](/clb/4/tcf-canada) - [CLB 4 on TEF Canada](/clb/4/tef-canada) ## Check your own result - [CLB calculator for all five tests](/tools/clb-calculator) - [TCF and TEF score converter](/tools/score-converter) - [French CRS points calculator](/tools/french-crs-points) Questions ## PTE Core, CLB 4: common questions ### What PTE Core score is CLB 4? CLB 4 on PTE Core is 28 to 38 in listening, 33 to 41 in reading, 42 to 50 in speaking and 41 to 50 in writing, according to IRCC's equivalency chart. Every ability has to reach its own figure; a strong section does not make up for a weak one. ### Is PTE Core 28 in every ability enough for CLB 4? Not quite. 28 covers listening, but reading needs 33, speaking needs 42 and writing needs 41 for CLB 4. ### What PTE Core score do I need for CLB 5? CLB 5 on PTE Core needs 39 in listening, 42 in reading, 51 in speaking and 51 in writing. From CLB 4, that is 11 points in listening, 9 points in reading, 9 points in speaking and 10 points in writing. ### How many CRS points is a CLB 4 PTE Core result worth? With 28 listening, 33 reading, 42 speaking, 41 writing on PTE Core as your first official language, you earn 6 points per ability without a spouse and 6 with one: 24 or 24 across the four. That is one block of the CRS, not your full score. ### What would French add to CLB 4 on PTE Core? NCLC 7 or higher in all four French abilities would add 25 additional CRS points. Lifting PTE Core to CLB 5 in all four would raise that to 50. ### How do I turn my own PTE Core result into a CLB level? Enter your four PTE Core scores, each reported from 10 to 90, in the free CLB calculator. It applies the same IRCC chart as this page, shows the level of each ability and the lowest one, and the CRS points that level earns. NEXT STEP ## Find out where your French actually stands Book a short assessment with Adèle: one writing task, one speaking task, and an honest plan for the weeks you have left before the exam. [Book an assessment](/book)[See the course tiers](/pricing) Independence notice Français Prep is an independent preparation service. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or administered by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge University Press & Assessment, Educational Testing Service, Duolingo, Inc. or Paragon Testing Enterprises. 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