What IELTS score do you need for the HEC Paris MBA?

The requirement applies to non-native English speakers who do not hold a degree from a university where English is the teaching language, so an English-medium degree removes the test. Results must be less than two years old. The page says English is the only language required for admission.

The checklist also asks for an official GMAT, GMAT Focus, GMAC Executive Assessment or GRE score, a CV in English, essays and two recommendations. HEC says it has no minimum score for any of those assessments, and holders of a top-ranked Master in Management may qualify for a test waiver.

HEC encourages at least two years of professional experience, and the page says the ideal candidate has between 2 and 10 years, with a 6-year average for the Class of 2025. Applicants without an undergraduate degree can be considered only in the cases the page lists.

HEC's Master in Management admissions page says all candidates must submit proof of English proficiency through the TOEIC (all four parts), TOEFL, IELTS iBT or a Cambridge exam, but it gives no score. The test is waived for English natives and for candidates who completed their entire degree in English. Do not assume the MBA figures apply to other HEC programmes.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your HEC Paris programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.