Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
BSB English scores
From BSB's international Master competition rules (2025-26 edition, the latest posted) and its Undergraduate brochure 2026.
| Programme | IELTS | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Master in Management | 6.0 | TOEIC 785, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 115 |
| MiM French track (non-French speakers) | 4.0 | Plus DELF/DALF/TCF B2; TOEIC 550, TOEFL 45, Duolingo 70 |
| Bachelor Year 1 (English track) | 5.5 | Duolingo 85, TOEIC 700, TOEFL iBT 65 |
| Bachelor Years 2 and 3 (English track) | 6.0 | Duolingo 115, TOEIC 785, TOEFL iBT 80 |
Duolingo and other routes
Duolingo is accepted at every level, which helps applicants in countries with few IELTS dates. The French-track Bachelor asks for TCF or TEF at B2 instead of English.
The Master rules say the language qualification must be shown by 30 November of the exam year. The brochure lists one Bachelor intake, in September.
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How to check
BSB's international site would not load for us, so the figures above come from its official PDFs. Check the MiM rules for your intake year before you book a test.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your BSB programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Burgundy School of Business publishes an IELTS score, it is the minimum: the floor an application has to meet to be considered, not a score that guarantees an offer.
Competitive programmes, and courses with far more applicants than places, may expect more than the minimum, and some departments set their own overall or per-skill scores, often for writing or speaking. The course page has the final word, so check it before you book a test.
If you are close to the line, aim for a margin above it: one weak skill can miss the requirement even when the overall band clears it. Not sure where you stand? Take a free IELTS mock test and get a band for each skill.
Frequently asked questions
What IELTS does Burgundy School of Business need for the MiM?+
IELTS 6.0, or TOEIC 785, TOEFL iBT 80 or Duolingo 115.
What IELTS does the BSB Bachelor need?+
IELTS 5.5 for Year 1 on the English track, and 6.0 for direct entry into Year 2 or 3.
Does BSB accept Duolingo?+
Yes. Duolingo 85 for Bachelor Year 1, 115 for later Bachelor years and the MiM.
Does BSB set IELTS band minimums?+
Not in the documents we read. Only overall scores are given.
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Guide updated on 30 October 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.
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