Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
IÉSEG English scores
From IÉSEG's Grande Ecole Program admission page and its Master in Finance admission page. The same scores apply at every entry point on the international-degree track.
| Entry point | IELTS | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor cycle, years 1 to 3 (international track) | 6.5 | TOEFL iBT 85, TOEIC 850, Duolingo 115, Cambridge B2 |
| Master cycle (international track) | 6.5 (Academic) | TOEFL iBT 85, TOEIC 850, Duolingo 115, Cambridge B2 |
| Master in Finance | 6.5 (Academic) | TOEFL iBT 85, TOEIC 4 skills 850, Duolingo 115, Cambridge B2 |
Exemptions and PTE
IÉSEG states that native English speakers or candidates who have had two years of courses taught in English are exempt. A three-year English-medium bachelor's would normally meet that, but keep the transcript or a letter that says so.
PTE is not listed on either page. French-degree tracks accept TOEFL iBT, IELTS, TOEIC or Cambridge without published minimums.
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How to check
Each IÉSEG specialised master's has its own admission and fees page. Read it for the test list before you book, since summer and short programmes use different scores.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your IÉSEG programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where IÉSEG School of Management 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 IÉSEG need?+
IELTS Academic 6.5 for the international-degree tracks and the Master in Finance.
Does IÉSEG accept Duolingo?+
Yes. Duolingo 115 is accepted on the international-degree tracks.
Does IÉSEG accept PTE?+
PTE is not on the admission pages for the Grande Ecole Program or the Master in Finance.
Who is exempt from English tests at IÉSEG?+
Native English speakers and candidates who have had two years of courses taught in English.
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Guide updated on 29 October 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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