University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for IESE Business School?

IESE Business School gives TOEFL 100 for its Master in Management and Master in Finance, and a recommended TOEFL score of 100 for the Full-Time MBA. IESE says it will keep assessing MBA results on the 0 to 120 scale until further notice, even for tests taken after the January 2026 changes. The MBA TOEFL code is 7237.
  • Guide updated · 2 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026

IESE TOEFL iBT levels

From the IESE MBA FAQs and the admissions pages for the Master in Management and the Master in Finance.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT levelNotes
Full-Time MBA100 (recommended)Assessed on the 0 to 120 scale; TOEFL code 7237
Master in Management100TOEFL iBT and IELTS Academic named
Master in Finance100TOEFL iBT and IELTS Academic named

Test rules at IESE

The MBA FAQ says TOEFL iBT scores from tests taken after the January 2026 changes are still accepted, and that IESE will assess them on the existing 0 to 120 overall scale until further notice while it reviews the new format. No section minimums, Home Edition rule or MyBest rule are given.

MBA candidates whose first language is English, who completed their degree in English or who lived at least two consecutive years in an English-speaking country need no test. On the same pages, the IELTS level is 7.5 (recommended) for the MBA and 7.0 for the MiM and Master in Finance.

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If your TOEFL score falls short

The IESE pages do not describe a conditional offer or pre-sessional route for English. For the MBA, the 100 figure is described as a recommended score rather than a hard cut-off, but plan to reach it.

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

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score does the IESE MBA need?+

IESE recommends TOEFL 100 and assesses MBA scores on the 0 to 120 scale until further notice.

What TOEFL score do the IESE MiM and Master in Finance need?+

TOEFL 100.

What is IESE's TOEFL code?+

The MBA FAQ gives IESE's TOEFL code as 7237.

Does IESE accept the new 2026 TOEFL?+

Yes. IESE says scores from tests taken after January 2026 are accepted and assessed on the 0 to 120 scale for now.

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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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