Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
KEDGE MSc English scores
KEDGE's guide to applying for an MSc lists TOEIC 785, IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 79, Cambridge First (B2) or Advanced (C1), and TOEFL Home Edition. The MSc International Sport and Event Management admission page gives the fuller table below, split by track.
| Test | Short track (4+ years of higher education) | Long track (3 years) |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| TOEFL iBT | 79 | 70 |
| TOEIC | 785 | 720 |
| PTE | 50 | 41 |
| Duolingo | 105 | 100 |
| Linguaskill | 169 | 153 |
| Cambridge | First 160, Advanced 180 | Preliminary 153 |
Who does not need a test
Both KEDGE pages exempt candidates with at least one year of study or professional experience in an English-speaking country. The sport MSc page adds native English speakers and applicants who completed at least one year in a fully English-taught programme.
An English-medium bachelor's from India, Pakistan or Nigeria may count under the fully English-taught rule, but confirm with admissions before you rely on it.
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Check your own MSc page
KEDGE's general MSc guide does not list PTE or Duolingo, while the sport MSc page does. Read the admission tab of the exact MSc you want, since tests and tracks can differ between programmes.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your KEDGE programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where KEDGE 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What IELTS does KEDGE need?+
IELTS 6.0 for the MSc programmes. The sport MSc's long track, for applicants with three years of higher education, asks for 5.5.
Does KEDGE accept Duolingo?+
The MSc International Sport and Event Management page accepts Duolingo 105 on the short track and 100 on the long track.
Does KEDGE accept PTE?+
The sport MSc page lists PTE 50 for the short track and 41 for the long track.
Can I skip the English test at KEDGE?+
Yes, with at least one year of study or work in an English-speaking country. The sport MSc page also exempts native speakers and a year in a fully English-taught programme.
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