If evidence of proficiency in both official languages is submitted, a bonus of 10 points will be awarded. Points for Language are awarded based on a submitted language test. If evidence of proficiency in both official languages is submitted, a bonus of 10 points will be awarded. Your language test must be valid and written within the last 2 years from an IRCC-approved testing institute. The lowest score achieved in the four skills (Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening) is your score. For example, if you have a 7 in Reading, Writing, and Speaking, but a 5 in Listening, your CLB will be 5. Refer to the Language Test Equivalency Charts to determine your Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) or Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) level.