Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
EHL Bachelor English scores
From EHL's Bachelor admission requirements.
| Route | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| English section, full C1 | 7.0, speaking and listening 7.0 | TOEFL iBT 5 (speaking and listening 5); Duolingo 130 (130); Cambridge C1 Advanced grade B; TOEFL Essentials 10.5 (10) |
| English section, with mandatory English classes in the Preparatory Year | 6.0, speaking and listening 6.0 | TOEFL iBT 4 (4); Duolingo 110 (110); Cambridge B2 First grade B; TOEFL Essentials 8.5 (8) |
| French section (English certificate also required) | 6.0 overall | TOEFL iBT 4; Duolingo 110; Cambridge B2 First grade B; TOEFL Essentials 8.5 |
Proving English without a test
Preparatory Year applicants can instead show that they studied the last three years of secondary education at a school where English was the main language of instruction, or that they took the IB, the French Baccalaureate (OIB or BFI), the Swiss Bilingual Matura, the Academica Dual Diploma or the European Baccalaureate in English.
EHL says your English will also be assessed during admissions and it may ask for an additional qualification or course. PTE is not on its list.
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Before you apply
EHL offers a pre-assessment form if you want feedback on whether you qualify before applying. Direct entry into the Bachelor needs relevant hospitality work experience and prior academic qualifications and is assessed through pooled admissions.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your EHL programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where EHL Hospitality Business School 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 EHL need?+
IELTS Academic 7.0 with 7.0 in speaking and listening for the full C1 level, or 6.0 with 6.0 in speaking and listening plus mandatory English classes in the Preparatory Year.
Does EHL accept Duolingo?+
Yes. Duolingo 130 overall with 130 in speaking and listening, or 110 with mandatory English classes.
Does EHL accept PTE?+
PTE is not on EHL's list of English certificates for the Bachelor.
Does an IB diploma exempt me from IELTS at EHL?+
Yes, if you studied the IB in English, EHL accepts it in place of a certificate.
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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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