Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
ICN English scores by programme
From ICN's international page, its undergraduate international page and the MSc Smart and Sustainable Supply Chain page.
| Programme | IELTS | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| MiM / MSc (English programmes) | 6 | TOEIC 750, TOEFL 80, Duolingo 105 |
| MiM / MSc (French or bilingual) | 5 | TOEIC 700, TOEFL 54–60, Duolingo 70 |
| English-taught Bachelor | 6 | TOEIC 750, TOEFL 74–76, Duolingo 105 |
| Bachelor Year 3 | 5.5 | TOEFL 70, TOEIC 700, Duolingo 95 |
| Bachelor Year 2 | 4.5 | TOEFL 58, TOEIC 550, Duolingo 70 |
| Bachelor Year 1 | No test |
PTE and page conflicts
The MSc Smart and Sustainable Supply Chain page also accepts PTE Academic 51–58 and Cambridge FCE, and gives TOEFL 75 rather than 80. The undergraduate international page lists IELTS 6.5 for the IBBA and Bachelor in Management, against 6 on the international page.
Where two ICN pages differ, ask admissions which figure your programme uses, or aim for the higher one.
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Deadlines and fees
ICN lists application deadlines of June 2027 for non-EU applicants and July 2027 for EU applicants, with a 10% early-bird reduction for earlier applications. The application fee is €100.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your ICN programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where ICN 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 ICN Business School need?+
IELTS 6 for English-taught MiM, MSc and Bachelor programmes. French or bilingual master's programmes ask IELTS 5.
Does ICN accept Duolingo?+
Yes. Duolingo 105 for English-taught programmes; lower scores apply to some Bachelor years and French programmes.
Does ICN accept PTE?+
The MSc Smart and Sustainable Supply Chain page lists PTE Academic 51–58.
Are native English speakers exempt at ICN?+
Yes. ICN's international page says native English speakers are exempt.
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