Language Levels

What are Canadian Language Benchmarks?  
  

The Canadian Language Benchmarks or CLB is used in Canada to teach and test language learning for adults. It is important for you to understand the CLB if you plan to go to English class, train, look for work or study at a college or university. 

The benchmarks are organized in 3 stages and 12 levels. The benchmarks describe tasks that people can do in listening, speaking, reading and writing. The following chart shows how the benchmarks are arranged.     

For general information about the CLB click on the document For Learners- CLB for Living and Working . 

For higher levels (CLB 5 - 10), click on the document For Learners - CLB for Study and Work

If you are interested in seeing all of the benchmark levels open the document Canadian Language Benchmarks 2000 - English as a Second Language for Adults .

Self Assessment

Are you interested in assessing yourself?

If yes, click on Self Assessment .  Please remember that this is a self assessment only.

Do you want to see and hear samples of other learners?

Click on Examples of Speaking and Writing

Do you want to find out about other assessments?

Click here: Other Assessments

Do you want to find out about using assessment centres?

Click here: Using Assessment Centres

Do you want to find language training?

Click here: Finding Language Training

To go to the next part, click here 3. English for Living in Canada