What IELTS band do I realistically need for Express Entry?

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Ngozi A.
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Trying to plan my CLB. What band across the four skills makes the biggest CRS difference?

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James K.Verified Expert
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Aim for CLB 9 (Listening 8, Reading 7, Writing 7, Speaking 7). Crossing into CLB 9 unlocks the biggest CRS jump, so the extra prep on reading and writing usually pays off.

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