Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 3 November 2026
ESSEC Duolingo minimums
From the Global MBA admissions page, the Global BBA page and the Master in Management page.
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Global MBA | 135 | English test valid for 2 years |
| Global BBA, English track | 120 | Only for Rabat campus applications |
| Global BBA, French track (Rabat) | 105 | Only for Rabat campus applications; a French test is also needed |
| Master in Management | Not listed | TOEIC, IELTS, TOEFL and Cambridge B2 First only |
How ESSEC treats Duolingo results
The Global MBA page says the English test has a validity of two years. The Global BBA table says English tests must not be older than two years at the application deadline of the round you apply in, and that online versions are accepted. Neither page gives Duolingo subscores or a Duolingo sending method; the institution codes ESSEC lists are for GMAT, GRE and TOEFL.
For comparison, the Global MBA page sets IELTS at 7, and the Global BBA page sets IELTS Academic at 6.5 for the English track and 6.0 for the French track.
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If your Duolingo score is short
For the Global MBA, the test is not required if you are a native English speaker, took your university degree in English, have spent the last three years in an English-speaking environment or country, or have lived at least three years in an English-speaking country. For the Global BBA English track, the test is not required if the last two years of your curriculum were taught entirely in English.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your ESSEC programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
Does ESSEC accept the Duolingo English Test?+
For the Global MBA, and for the Global BBA only on Rabat campus applications. The Master in Management page does not list it.
What Duolingo score does the ESSEC Global MBA need?+
A minimum of 135.
What Duolingo score does the ESSEC Global BBA need?+
120 for the English track and 105 for the French track, for Rabat campus applications only.
How old can my Duolingo score be for ESSEC?+
The MBA page gives English tests two years of validity; the BBA table says no older than two years at the application deadline.
What is the IELTS equivalent at ESSEC?+
IELTS 7 for the Global MBA, and 6.5 (English track) or 6.0 (French track) for the Global BBA.
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