Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
TBS Education English scores by programme
From TBS's MiM admission page, MSc FAQ, Bachelor programme page and Bachelor admission page. No IELTS band minimums are given.
| Programme | IELTS | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Master in Management | 6.5 | TOEFL iBT 90, TOEIC 800, Duolingo 100, Cambridge B2, TBS test B2 |
| MSc (English-taught) | 6.5 | TOEFL 90 or TBS English Test B2 |
| MSc (bilingual English/French) | 6.0 | Plus DELF B2 |
| Bachelor, admission page | 6.0 | TOEFL iBT 72, TOEIC 550, Duolingo 100, Cambridge B2 |
| Bachelor, programme page (English track) | 6.5 | TOEFL 80, TOEIC 800, Duolingo 100, Cambridge B2 |
TBS English test and exemptions
Without a certificate, MiM applicants take an online English test on Easyrecrue after their application is evaluated. The MiM FAQ calls an official certificate "recommended", with the TBS test as the alternative.
Native English speakers (shown by passport) and applicants with at least two years of high school taught in English are exempt for the MiM and Bachelor. For an MSc, you are exempt if your last programme was taught 100% in English. The Bachelor admission page says certificates must be from the last two years.
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Fees, intakes and the Bachelor conflict
The MSc FAQ gives an application fee of €100 and tuition of about €18,500 per MSc. The Bachelor application fee is €120. The Toulouse MiM decides on a rolling basis.
The two Bachelor pages disagree (IELTS 6.0 against 6.5), so ask TBS which applies to your track, or aim for 6.5.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your TBS Education programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where TBS Education 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 TBS Education need for the MiM?+
IELTS 6.5, or TOEFL iBT 90, TOEIC 800, Duolingo 100, Cambridge B2 or the TBS English test at B2.
Does TBS Education accept Duolingo?+
Yes. Duolingo 100 is listed for the Master in Management and the Bachelor.
Can I apply to TBS without IELTS?+
Yes. TBS offers its own free online English test, and native speakers or students with two years of high school in English are exempt for the MiM and Bachelor.
What IELTS does a TBS MSc need?+
IELTS 6.5 for English-taught MSc programmes, or 6.0 plus DELF B2 for bilingual tracks.
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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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