CLB Online Self Assessment

The online self assessment, available in English and French, is a task-based assessment instrument based on the  Canadian Language Benchmarks, in two language skill areas of Reading and Listening. The tool assesses English or French proficiency on a scale from Benchmark 1 to 9.

The tool provides: a general indication of English language proficiency in terms of CLB to assist in settingpersonal, academic, and employment goals information about the Canadian Language Benchmarks and how they are used in Canada information about how to find language training in Canada information about what language proficiency levels are required in Canada for immigration, post secondary studies and professional programs. The tool can be used throughout the world by those interested in self-assessing language proficiency, and for information on the credentialling process for professions and trades. Intended users include: prospective immigrants, adult learners of English and/or French in Canada and abroad, instructors and trainers of adult learners, and counsellors of prospective immigrants and of newcomers to Canada. Click here to access the Online Self Assessment.