Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
PSB English scores by programme
From PSB's Bachelor admission page, MBA admission page and Grande École admission page.
| Programme | IELTS | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor Year 1 (foreign qualification, English track) | 5.5 | TOEFL 70, TOEIC 785 |
| Bachelor Years 2 and 3 | 5.5 | TOEFL 70, TOEIC 785 |
| Bachelor Year 4 | 6.0 | TOEFL 80, TOEIC 850 |
| MBA | 6.0 | TOEFL 80 |
| Grande École Years 3 and 4 | Required, no minimum stated | TOEFL |
Online test, interview and validity
Bachelor Year 1 applicants without a valid score take an online test instead. Bachelor scores must be less than two years old.
For the Grande École programme, Year 1 is test optional and PSB may ask for a short English interview of about 20 minutes. From Year 3, non-native speakers who have not studied in English must send TOEFL or IELTS, though no minimum is printed. The MBA needs a score only if English is not your native language.
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Intakes and fees
The Bachelor starts in September, with an accelerated Year 1 starting in January; the application fee is €80. The full-time MBA starts in October and February, and its application fee is €100.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your PSB programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where PSB Paris School of Business 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 PSB Paris School of Business need?+
IELTS 5.5 for the Bachelor (Years 1 to 3), 6.0 for Bachelor Year 4 and 6.0 for the MBA.
Can I apply to the PSB Bachelor without IELTS?+
Yes. Year 1 applicants without a valid score take an online test.
How old can my IELTS be for PSB?+
Bachelor scores must be less than two years old.
Does PSB accept Duolingo?+
Duolingo is not listed on the Bachelor or MBA pages; they name IELTS, TOEFL and TOEIC.
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Guide updated on 30 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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