Do I get more points by increasing my IELTS? Currently my score on EE is 428

[Lollie]

Hi everyone! Thank you beforehand for reading this post!

Im currently at 428 points. the IELTS score that i have on my express entry is
Reading: 6,5
Writing: 6,0
Listening: 7,5
Speaking: 8,0

If im not wrong that puts me on CLB7 and if i didn't misunderstood the score requirements, If I get CLB9 I would have the chance to increase my score. Does anyone know if it actually does? I want to confirm this since im not currently paying for a lawyer and im applying by myself. i want to know if CLB9 would give me more points.

in case is necessary more information about my score in order to help me with the question, I got 428 by having:

from Colombia age: 28 with 3 years of foreign work experience + the IELTS written above + a one year postgraduate degree in Canada + 1 year of work in Canada with postgraduate work permit + 15 points for having studied in Canada. ( I dont have a professional valid degree in my country thats why in first place I couldnt get more points).

And just to confirm with you guys (if im not wrong) CLB 9 on IELTS would mean:

Reading: 7,0
Writing: 7,0
Listening: 8,0
Speaking: 7,0


Thank you so much for your help!

 

[xpressentry]

Listening is the most important. Try to get 8 in all bands. That's what my aim is.

 

[xiaohan]

Getting 8,7,7,7 in L,R,W,S would add about 30 points to your score.