Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
César Ritz English scores
From the BSc in Hospitality Business Management page and the MSc in Leadership page.
| Programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| BSc in Hospitality Business Management | 5.5, no band below 4.5 | TOEFL 4.0, no component below 3.5 (updated scale); Duolingo equivalent scores |
| MSc in Leadership | 6.0, no band below 5.5 | TOEFL 4.5, no component below 4.0; Duolingo equivalent scores |
Duolingo and PTE
Both pages accept "equivalent Duolingo scores" without stating a number, so ask admissions which Duolingo score they treat as equivalent before you book. PTE is not mentioned. The MSc page says the score is mandatory for non-native English speakers.
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English Foundation Program
If your English is not yet enough for the curriculum, César Ritz recommends its English Foundation Program before you start.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your César Ritz Colleges programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where César Ritz Colleges Switzerland 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What IELTS does César Ritz Colleges need for the BSc?+
IELTS Academic 5.5 overall with no band below 4.5.
What IELTS does César Ritz Colleges need for the MSc?+
IELTS academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5 for the MSc in Leadership.
Does César Ritz accept Duolingo?+
Yes, at "equivalent" scores; the programme pages do not give a number.
Does César Ritz accept TOEFL?+
Yes. TOEFL 4.0 (no component below 3.5) for the BSc and 4.5 (no component below 4.0) for the MSc.
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Guide updated on 29 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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