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Glossary

CLB

CLB means Canadian Language Benchmarks. It converts approved language test results into levels that many Canadian immigration programs use for eligibility and scoring.

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Language tests for Canadian immigration

Learn why approved language tests matter for Canadian immigration and how CLB levels affect Express Entry, CRS, and other pathways.

CRS score for Express Entry

Learn what affects your Comprehensive Ranking System score for Express Entry and why supporting documents matter before relying on an estimate.