London, UK
London Business School: English test requirements
London Business School is postgraduate only and publishes a separate English language information sheet (PDF) for each programme family, linked from each programme's apply page. Only IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge CAE and CPE, PTE Academic and Duolingo are accepted, and the admissions committee may waive the test.
Checked on 2 Nov 2026 against the university's own pages. Universities change their requirements, and some courses ask for more. Always confirm on the university's page before you book a test or apply.
IELTS
PG from 6.5
MBA 7.0
TOEFL iBT
PG from 86
MBA 5 / 100
PTE Academic
PG from 75
MBA 76
Duolingo English Test
PG from 125
MBA 135
Masters programmes
Each band is a separate information sheet linked from the programme's apply page. Tests must be taken within two years of the programme start. A test can be waived at the admissions committee's discretion, for example after a full-time degree taught entirely in English in a majority English-speaking country. TOEFL scores are given on the old 0-120 scale for tests before 21 January 2026 and on the new 1-6 scale for later tests, except on the Sloan sheets.
| Course group | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Duolingo English Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters in Management, Global Masters in Management, Masters in Analytics and Management, Masters in Financial Analysise.g. Masters in Management, Global Masters in Management, Masters in Analytics and Management, Masters in Financial AnalysisSource for this group | 7.06.5 in each component | 5 (new 1-6 scale, after 21 Jan 2026) / 96 (0-120, before 21 Jan 2026)0-120: Speaking 22, Listening 22, Reading 23, Writing 23. 1-6: Speaking 4, Reading 4.5, Writing 4.5, Listening 5 | 7670 in each component | 130125 in each component |
| Masters in Financee.g. Masters in Finance (full-time), Masters in Finance (part-time)Source for this group | 7.06.5 in each component | 5 (new 1-6 scale) / 100 (0-120, before 21 Jan 2026)0-120: Listening 20, Speaking 20, Reading 19, Writing 24. 1-6: Listening 4.5, Speaking 4, Reading 4, Writing 5The overall column dates the new scale from 21/02/2026 while the component column says 21/01/2026. | 7670 in each component | 135125 in each component |
| Sloan Masters in Leadership and Strategye.g. Sloan Masters in Leadership and StrategySource for this group | 6.56.0 in each component | 86 (0-120)20 in each componentA second Sloan sheet linked from the same apply page gives 92 overall with 20 in each component. Neither sheet gives a 1-6 scale score. | 7567 in each component | 125115 in each component |
Masters in Management, Global Masters in Management, Masters in Analytics and Management, Masters in Financial Analysis, other tests: Cambridge CAE / CPE 180
Masters in Finance, other tests: Cambridge CAE / CPE 180
Sloan Masters in Leadership and Strategy, other tests: Cambridge CAE / CPE 176
“We will only accept English tests completed within 2 years of the MiM, Global MiM, MAM, MFA programme start date in August.”
English language information sheet: MiM, Global MiM, MAM and MFA
MBA
The MBA and One-year MBA apply pages both link to this sheet. Tests must be taken within two years of the August start. A test can be waived at the admissions committee's discretion after a full-time degree taught entirely in English in a majority English-speaking country, completed within five years of the start. The Executive MBA apply page says TOEFL, IELTS, PTE and Cambridge are accepted but no score sheet link was found on it.
| Test | Overall | Each part | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / IELTS for UKVI | 7.0 | 6.5 in each component | Accepted |
| TOEFL iBT | 5 (new 1-6 scale, post 21 Jan 2026) / 100 (0-120, pre 21 Jan 2026) | 0-120: Listening 22, Speaking 22, Reading 23, Writing 24. 1-6: Listening 5, Writing 5, Speaking 4, Reading 4.5 | Accepted |
| PTE Academic | 76 | 70 in each component | Accepted |
| Duolingo English Test | 135 | 125 in each component | Accepted |
| Cambridge CAE / CPE | 180 | 170 in each component | Accepted |
“Your score must meet the minimum overall score and minimum component score requirements of the English test.”
English language information sheet: MBA
Admissions tests
GMAT / GRE · MBA
Required
A valid GMAT or GRE score, under five years old, is needed before applying.
GMAT / GRE · One-year MBA
Required
GMAT, GRE or Executive Assessment; the admissions team may by exception allow the test to be taken later.
GMAT / GRE · Executive MBA
Required
Executive Assessment, GMAT or GRE, with waivers offered to exceptional candidates.
GMAT / GRE · Masters in Finance (full-time)
Required
GMAT, GMAT Focus or GRE; applicants can apply before taking the test and some waivers are granted.
GMAT / GRE · Sloan Masters in Leadership and Strategy
Optional
No test is needed for the initial application; the Executive Assessment is encouraged and GMAT or GRE are accepted, and the school may later ask for one.
Other tests the university lists
- Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) and C2 Proficiency (CPE)
The page says these are not accepted
- Any English test other than IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge CPE or CAE, PTE Academic and Duolingo (stated on the apply pages)
“Not on the list” means the test does not appear on the university page we checked. It does not mean the test is refused: the course page or the admissions office may still accept it, so ask them.
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