Grande École Program – Admission

Bringing theory and practice together to excel in management

  • Format

    5 years

  • Languages

    English – French

  • Location

    Lille – Paris

  • Fees

    €12,900 per year
    (2023-2024)

  • Intake

    September

  • Credits

    300 ECTS

Accreditations

Admission

IÉSEG traditional 5-year Grande École Program is historically renowned and prepares students for the challenges of the business world.

Students acquire extensive knowledge throughout the five years because of our continuously updated well-rounded curriculum.

You can apply to enter the program in its 1st, 2nd, 3rd year and in Master cycle.

How to Apply

Admission in 1st year

The 1st year entrance exam is open to all students in their final year of high school. The admission procedure is different depending on the diploma prepared.

Admission conditions for high school students:

Preparing for a French Degree

Admission conditions for candidates preparing a French degree

ACCÈS Exam

Admission for:
– high school students completing a French Baccalaureate, living in France or abroad,
– candidates already graduated with a French Baccalaureate and living abroad.

The exam is common to three schools: IÉSEG, ESDES and ESSCA.

Registration for the ACCÈS Exam is made on the platform Parcoursup between mid-January and mid-March 2024.

 

Apply on the platform Parcoursup

 

Contacts

Céline VerdriereCéline VERDRIERE

Concours ACCÈS, France

concours@ieseg.fr

 

 

Useful Informations

Application fees: €195 (€50 for the scholarship students)

Tuition Fees: €12,900 (2023-2024)

Number of seats: 1.150 in first year

Agenda

Date

Step

From mid-Jaunary to mid-March, 2024

Enrolment on the platform Parcoursup

April 11th, 2024

Written exam

April 22nd, 2024

Results for students eligible to attend the oral examinations

May 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 13th, 14th and 15th, 2024

Oral exams

May 30th, 2024

Final results

Written Section

Duration

Weight

Synthesis

3h

7

Mathematics

2h

9

English

1h

4

View more details about Written Section

Oral Examination

Duration

Weight

Individual Interview

45 min

7

English

30 min

3

TOTAL

10

Preparing for an international degree

Admission conditions for candidates preparing an international degree

This admission procedure is aimed at candidates completing an International or European Baccalaureate (IGCSE or High School Diploma).

Admission in the 1st year of the Grande École Program is based on the students’ application, academic performance from high school, level of English and French proficiency and a recommendation letter from a professor or a counselor.

 

Apply on the IÉSEG platform

 

Contact

Diviya NEDA

Diviya NEDA

pgeinter@ieseg.fr

 

Useful Informations

Application fees: €200

Tuition fees: €12,900 (2023-2024)

Early-bird scholarship: €1000 tuition waiver for application submitted before Feb 1st

Merit-based scholarship: up to €5,000

Agenda

Admission sessions

Dates

There are 4 admission sessions for the September intake. Candidates can only apply to one session.

1st session

Application must be complete before December 1st, 2023. Admission results on December 13th, 2023.

2nd session

Application must be complete before February 1st, 2024. Admission results on February 13th, 2024.

3rd session

Application must be complete before April 1st, 2024. Admission results on April 19th, 2024.

4th session

Application must be complete before June 1st, 2024. Admission results on June 10th, 2024.

Application Checklist

High school transcripts in English or French (11th grade + min. 1st term of 12th grade)

English proficiency test (IELTS 6.5, TOEFL IBT 85, TOEIC 4 skills 850, Duolingo 115, CAMBRIDGE EXAM B2) – Native English speakers or candidates who have had two years of courses taught in English are exempt.

French proficiency test (DELF, DALF, TCF, TEF – Minimum recommended B2) – Native French speakers or candidates who have had two years of courses taught in French are exempt.

Completed online application form

Motivation video to be made online

A letter of recommendation from a professor or a counsellor

CV/Resume

Copy of passport

€200 application fee

Admission in 2nd year

You can apply to enter the program in its 2nd year. You need 1 year of undergraduate level courses, preferably in Business, Economics, Management, or Finance. The admission procedure is different depending on the diploma prepared.

Admission conditions for high school students:

Preparing for a French degree

Admission conditions for candidates preparing a French degree

Candidates choosing this entry procedure will need first to complete and send an application file. Then, selected candidates will be invited to the IÉSEG Lille campus for interviews.

Candidates who choose this procedure should be currently studying/living in France and need to make sure that they will be present for the interviews.

Admission is available to students studying for a French degree in metropolitan France, abroad or in French overseas departments and territories.

Apply now!

 

Contact

Livia Fetea

Livia FETEA

adp2@ieseg.fr

Useful Informations

Application fees: €140 (reduced fees for applications received before March 4th, 2024)

Tuition fees: €12,290 (2023-2024)

Number of seats: 50

Agenda

Date

Step

March 4th, 2024

Early Bird

Before April 8th, 2024

Online application on apply.ieseg.fr

May 15th, 2024

Decision release date for interview eligibility

From May 28th to 31st, 2024

Interviews

June 12th, 2024

Admission results

Format

Application files

Weight

Online application form
– 1 letter of reference (academic or professional)
– Results of the second to last year of high school
– Transcripts of final year of high school
– 1st semester results of tertiary education
– Undergraduate degree transcripts
– A recent CV
– A motivation statement
– Copy of an identity document (passport or ID card)
– Application fees

8

English written test
Non-English speakers need to provide English Proficiency test results (TOEFL IBT, IELTS, TOEIC, CAMBRIDGE).
Native English speakers and candidates who have studied at least 2 years completely in English do not have to submit a language test score.

2

Interviews

Test / Activity

Objective

Weight

Individual interview
(45 min)

We evaluate the correlation between the candidate’s personality, motivation, knowledge, professional projects and the program offered at IÉSEG

8

English interview

We assess the candidate’s ability to analyze and express his/her ideas in English when describing a document (advertisement, graph, photo…)

2

TOTAL
(application files + Interviews)

20

Preparing for an international degree

Admission conditions for candidates preparing an international degree

This admission procedure is aimed at candidates completing an International or European Baccalaureate (IGCSE or High School Diploma).

Admission in the 2nd year of the Grande École Program is based on the students’ application, academic performance from high school, level of English and French proficiency and a recommendation letter from a professor or a counselor.

 

Apply now!

 

Contact

Diviya NEDA

Diviya NEDA

pgeinter@ieseg.fr

Useful Informations

Application fees: €140

Tuition fees: €12,290 (2023-2024)

Early-bird scholarship: €1000 tuition waiver for application submitted before Feb 1st

Merit-based scholarship: up to €5,000

Agenda

Admission sessions

Dates

1st session

Application must be complete before March 13th, 2024. Admission results on April 19th, 2024.

2nd session

Application must be complete before April 29th, 2024. Admission results on May 20th, 2024.

Application Checklist

High school transcripts in English or French (11th grade and 12th grade) + 1st year of undergraduate studies

High School diploma

English proficiency test (IELTS 6.5, TOEFL IBT 85, TOEIC 4 skills 850, Duolingo 115, CAMBRIDGE EXAM B2) – Native English speakers or candidates who have had two years of courses taught in English are exempt.

Completed online application form

Motivation video to be made online

A letter of recommendation from a professor or a professional

CV/Resume

Copy of passport

€140 application fee

Admission in 3rd year

You can apply to enter the program in its 3rd year. You need 2 years of undergraduate level courses, preferably in Business, Economics, Management, or Finance. The admission procedure is different depending on the diploma prepared.

Admission conditions for high school students:

Preparing for a French degree

Admission conditions for candidates preparing a French degree

Candidates choosing this entry procedure will need first to complete and send an application file. Then, selected candidates will be invited to the IÉSEG Lille campus for interviews.

Candidates who choose this procedure should be currently studying/living in France and need to make sure that they will be present for the interviews.

Admission is available to students studying for a French degree in metropolitan France, abroad or in French overseas departments and territories.

Apply now!

 

Contact

Livia FeteaLivia FETEA

adp3@ieseg.fr

Useful Informations

Application fees: €140 (reduced fees for applications received before March 4th, 2024)

Tuition fees: €12,290 (2023-2024)

Number of seats: 100

Agenda

Date

Step

March 4th, 2024

Early Bird

Before April 8th, 2024

Online application on www.concours-accesparalleles.com

May 15th, 2024

Decision release date for interview eligibility

From May 28th to 31th, 2024

Interviews

June 12th, 2024

Admission results

Format

Application files

Weight

Online application form
– 1 letter of reference (academic or professional)
– Transcripts of final year of high school
– Results of the 3 semesters of tertiary education
– Undergraduate degree transcripts
– A recent CV
– A motivation statement
– Copy of an identity document (passport or ID card)
– Application fees

8

English written test
Non-English speakers need to provide English Proficiency test results (IELTS, TOEFL IBT, TOEIC, iCIMS, Cambridge Exam).
Native English speakers and candidates who have studied at least 2 years completely in English do not have to submit a language test score.

2

Interviews

Test / Activity

Objective

Weight

Individual interview
(45 min)

We evaluate the correlation between the candidate’s personality, motivation, knowledge, professional projects and the program offered at IÉSEG

8

English interview

We assess the candidate’s ability to analyze and express his/her ideas in English when describing a document (advertisement, graph, photo…)

2

TOTAL
(application file + Interviews)

20

Preparing for an international degree

Admission conditions for candidates preparing an international degree

This admission procedure is aimed at candidates completing an International or European Baccalaureate (IGCSE or High School Diploma).

Admission in the 2nd year of the Grande École Program is based on the students’ application, academic performance from high school, level of English and French proficiency and a recommendation letter from a professor or a counselor.

 

Apply now!

 

Contact

Diviya NEDA

Diviya NEDA

pgeinter@ieseg.fr

Useful Informations

Application fees: €140

Tuition fees: €12,290 (2023-2024)

Early-bird scholarship: €1000 tuition waiver for application submitted before Feb 1st

Merit-based scholarship: up to €5,000

Agenda

Admission sessions

Dates

1st session

Application must be complete before March 13th, 2024. Admission results on April 19th, 2024.

2nd session

Application must be complete before April 29th, 2024. Admission results on May 20th, 2024.

Application Checklist

High school transcripts in English or French (12th grade) + 2 first years of undergraduate studies

High School diploma

English proficiency test (IELTS 6.5, TOEFL IBT 85, TOEIC 4 skills 850, Duolingo 115, CAMBRIDGE EXAM B2) – Native English speakers or candidates who have had two years of courses taught in English are exempt.

Completed online application form 

Motivation video to be made online

A letter of recommendation from a professor or a professional

CV/Resume

Copy of passport

€140 application fee

Admission in Master Cycle – Regular Track

The entrance exam is open to students holding an undergraduate degree preferably in Economics, Management, or Finance.
The admission procedure is different depending on the diploma prepared.

ADMISSION CONDITIONS FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS:

Preparing for a French degree

Admission conditions for candidates preparing a French degree

Entry procedure will need first to complete and send an application file. Then, selected candidates will be invited to the IÉSEG Lille campus for interviews.

Candidates who choose this procedure should be currently studying/living in France and need to make sure that they will be present for the interviews.

Admission is available to students studying for a French degree in metropolitan France, abroad or in French overseas departments and territories.

Apply now!

 

Contact

Faustine ACHTE

Faustine ACHTE

adp4@ieseg.fr

Useful Informations

Application fees: €140 (reduced fees for applications received before March 4th, 2024)

Tuition fees: €12,190 (2023-2024)

Number of seats: 300

Agenda

Date

Step

March 4th, 2024

Early Bird

Before April 8th, 2024

Online application on www.concours-accesparalleles.com

May 15th, 2024

Decision release date for interview eligibility

From May 28th to 31st, 2024

Interviews

June 12th, 2024

Admission results

Format

Application files

Weight

Online application form
– 1 letter of reference (academic or professional)
– Copy of secondary school degree
– Undergraduate degree transcripts
– A recent CV
– A motivation statement
– Copy of an identity document (passport or ID card)
– Application fees

8

English written test
Non-English speakers need to provide English Proficiency test results (TOEFL IBT, IELTS, TOEIC, TOEIC 4 skills, iCIMS or Cambridge proficiency tests).
Native English speakers and candidates who have studied at least 2 years completely in English do not have to submit a language test score.

2

Interviews

Test / Activity

Objective

Weight

Individual interview
(45 min)

We evaluate the correlation between the candidate’s personality, motivation, knowledge, professional projects and the program offered at IÉSEG.

8

English interview

We assess the candidate’s ability to analyze and express his/her ideas in English when describing a document (advertisement, graph, photo…).

2

TOTAL
(application files + Interviews)

20

Preparing for an international degree

Admission conditions for candidates preparing an international degree

Admission in the Master cycle of the Grande École Program is based on the students’ application, academic performance, level of English proficiency and a recommendation letter from a professor or a counselor.

 

Apply now!

 

Contact

Diviya NEDA

Diviya NEDA

pgeinter@ieseg.fr

 

Useful Informations

Application fees: €140

Tuition fees: €12,190 (2023-2024)

Partner university scholarship: €500 tuition reduction for candidates coming from one of IÉSEG’s partner universities worldwide

Early-bird scholarship: €1,000 tuition reduction for applications submitted before Feb 1st
(Oct 15th for the MIB-January intake)

Merit-based scholarship: up to €4,500 tuition fee reduction

GMAT scholarship: (or GRE / CAT converted into GMAT)
according to the score (650/680: €500 and 690+: €1,000)

Agenda

Admission sessions

Dates

1st session

Application must be complete before December 1st, 2023. Admission results on December 13th, 2023.

2nd session

Application must be complete before February 1st, 2024. Admission results on February 13th, 2024.

3rd session

Application must be complete before April 1st, 2024. Admission results on April 22nd, 2024.

4th session

Application must be complete before June 1st, 2024. Admission results on June 10th, 2024.

Application Checklist

Min. Bachelor degree in Management and Business related field from a recognized university with strong academic performance

Transcripts in English

Undergraduate diploma (if applicable)

English proficiency test for non-native speakers: IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL IBT 85, TOEIC 4 skills 850, Duolingo 115, Cambridge Exam B2. Native English speakers or candidates who have had two years of courses taught in English are exempt.

Copy of passport

CV/Resume

Online motivation video to be recorded on the platform

A GMAT/GRE score is optional, not mandatory

A letter of recommendation from a professor or a professional

€140 application fee

Admission in Master Cycle – Apprenticeship Track

You are a student under 29 years, holder of a Bachelor degree or equivalent in the fields of Economy, Business or Management? Would you like to continue your studies while gaining professional experience in a company?

Discover our
Apprenticeship track!

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