On the CELPIP Reading test, about 24–28 correct answers out of 38 corresponds to Level 7 (CLB 7), and 31–33 to Level 9 (CLB 9). The ranges are approximate and overlap.
Source: CELPIP Test Results, approximate scores chart. Last checked Oct 2026.
CELPIP Reading score chart
| CELPIP level | CLB | Correct answers /38 |
|---|---|---|
| 10–12 | 10–12 | 33–38 |
| 9 | 9 | 31–33 |
| 8 | 8 | 28–31 |
| 7 | 7 | 24–28 |
| 6 | 6 | 19–25 |
| 5 | 5 | 15–20 |
| 4 | 4 | 10–16 |
| 3 | 3 | 8–11 |
| M | — | 0–7 |
This is the official approximate range. Your real level also depends on how hard your test form was.
Raw score, CELPIP level and CLB
Raw score
The number of questions you answered correctly. CELPIP does not print it on your report.
CELPIP level
What your score report shows for reading, from M up to 12.
CLB
What IRCC uses for Express Entry. It is the same number as your CELPIP level.
Three examples
28correct
Level 8 or Level 7
33correct
Level 10–12 or Level 9
20correct
Level 6 or Level 5
Why the same score can be two levels
Every test form is slightly easier or harder than the next. CELPIP adjusts raw scores for this, a step called equating, so 28 correct on a harder form can earn a higher level than 28 on an easier one. That is why the ranges in the chart overlap.
Find out where you are now
Our practice sets are shorter than the real test, so we do not turn a practice score into an official level. A full mock test gives you an estimate.
FAQs
Is CELPIP Reading level 9 the same as CLB 9?
Yes. CELPIP levels map one to one to CLB levels in each skill.
Does my score report show how many questions I got right?
No. CELPIP reports a level for each skill, not a raw score.