Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026
ESSEC TOEFL iBT minimums by programme
From the Global BBA, Master in Management and Global MBA admissions pages. Each programme sets its own level.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Global BBA, English track (Cergy, Rabat, Singapore) | 90 or 4.5/6 | Not required if your last 2 years were taught entirely in English |
| Global BBA, French track (Rabat) | 80 | French test also required |
| Master in Management | 95/120 or 5/6 | Institution code 0520 |
| Global MBA | 100 | MyBest scores or TOEFL Essentials (minimum 10) accepted |
Test rules at ESSEC
The BBA page says online versions of the English tests are accepted and tests must not be older than 2 years at the deadline of the application round you choose. The MiM page says tests must be valid when the application session closes and lists ESSEC's TOEFL institution code as 0520.
The Global MBA page accepts TOEFL MyBest scores and the TOEFL Essentials test with a minimum of 10, points applicants to the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition and the TOEFL ITP when registering, and repeats code 0520. Native speakers, degree holders taught in English and those who have spent the last 3 years in an English-speaking country do not need a test.
On the same pages, IELTS Academic is 6.5 for the BBA English track and the MiM, 6.0 for the BBA French track, and 7 for the Global MBA.
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If your TOEFL score falls short
None of the three pages describes a conditional offer or pre-sessional English route. The MiM page warns that it can take several months to prepare and book a test, and an application without the score uploaded is incomplete.
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
What TOEFL score does the ESSEC Global BBA need?+
90 or 4.5 out of 6 for the English track, and 80 for the French track in Rabat.
What TOEFL score does the ESSEC Master in Management need?+
95 out of 120 or 5 out of 6, sent with institution code 0520.
Does ESSEC accept TOEFL MyBest scores?+
The Global MBA page says MyBest scores and TOEFL Essentials (minimum 10) are accepted, with a TOEFL minimum of 100.
What is ESSEC's TOEFL code?+
0520.
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Guide updated on 2 November 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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