Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
ESCP English levels by programme
From the Master in Management, Bachelor in Management (BSc) and MSc in Finance pages. The levels apply across ESCP's campuses; the pages do not set separate scores for London.
| Programme | IELTS | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Master in Management (direct admissions) | 6.5 | TOEFL iBT 4.5, Cambridge FCE 175, TOEIC Listening & Reading 900 |
| Bachelor in Management (BSc) | 6.5 (if required) | TOEFL iBT 4.5, CAE 180 |
| MSc in Finance (Paris then London) | Score required, no minimum stated | TOEFL or TOEIC Listening & Reading also accepted |
The ESCP test and validity
The Master in Management page says tests are valid for two years and that applicants whose previous studies were not in French can take ESCP's own test instead, available only in Berlin, London, Madrid and Turin. The MSc in Finance page also asks for a score taken within the last two years.
None of these pages lists PTE or Duolingo, and they do not set out exemption rules. The Bachelor page warns that some accepted certificates may not be valid for a UK visa, which matters if you will study in London.
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Studying in London on a Student visa
The Bachelor in Management teaches in English in London in its first and third years. If you need a Student visa for the London part of any programme, make sure the test you use is one UKVI accepts, not only one ESCP accepts.
For a Student visa, UK Visas and Immigration asks for English at CEFR B2 for degree-level study and B1 below degree level, per gov.uk. At degree level, gov.uk adds, your university can assess your English itself, but the level must still be equivalent to B2.
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 letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where ESCP Business School London 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 for direct admissions, or TOEFL iBT 4.5, Cambridge FCE 175 or TOEIC Listening & Reading 900.
What IELTS does ESCP need for the Bachelor in Management?+
IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.5 or CAE 180, if a certificate is required.
Does ESCP accept PTE or Duolingo?+
Neither is listed on the programme pages read for this guide.
Can I take ESCP's own English test in London?+
Yes. The Master in Management page says the ESCP test is available only in Berlin, London, Madrid and Turin.
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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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