Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
ESCP Master in Management minimum scores
From ESCP's Master in Management page, Direct Admissions route, and the Pre-Master year page, which lists the same minimums. No IELTS band minimums are given.
| Test | MiM and Pre-Master minimum |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| TOEFL iBT (new scale) | 4.5 |
| Cambridge | FCE 175 |
| TOEIC | Listening and Reading 900 |
Validity, PTE and Duolingo
The MiM page says the Cambridge, IELTS, TOEIC and TOEFL scores are valid for two years. PTE Academic and Duolingo are not mentioned on either page, so do not plan on them without asking ESCP first.
The MiM page does not set out an English-medium degree exemption. The "Join a School in France" route accepts the same tests but does not list minimum scores.
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Deadlines for the 2027 intake
ESCP is accepting applications for September 2027. Direct Admissions round 1 closed on 22 October 2026; the next rounds close on 14 January 2027 and 11 March 2027, with a fourth round on 4 May 2027 only for applicants whose prior studies were outside France. ESCP notes that dates may change.
ESCP's London campus publishes its own requirements; see the ESCP London guide.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your ESCP programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where ESCP 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 ESCP need for the Master in Management?+
IELTS 6.5, which ESCP treats as English at B2 (advanced). No band minimums are listed.
What TOEFL score does ESCP accept?+
TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new 1 to 6 scale, as printed on the MiM and Pre-Master pages.
How long are English scores valid for ESCP?+
Two years, per the Master in Management page.
Does ESCP accept PTE or Duolingo for the MiM?+
Neither is listed on the MiM or Pre-Master pages. The tests named are IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC and Cambridge.
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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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