How to apply to the INSEEC Grande Ecole Program?
You can apply to one of the 3 INSEEC Grande École campuses in Bordeaux, Lyon or Paris depending on your training requirements and your geographical location.
2 admission paths to integrate INSEEC Grande Ecole
- 1 admission pathway via the BCE (Banque Commune d’Épreuve) which is intended for students in preparatory classes
- 1 way of admission on internal competition (Evolution 1 & 2 competition) which is addressed to students already holding a BAC+2, BAC+3 or BAC+4
*Please note! The international admission procedure only concerns you if you are not a French citizen and you live outside of France.
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You are holding a BAC +2/+3/+4 ? Admission via the Evolution 1 or 2 competition
To enter INSEEC Grande Ecole and obtain a Master Grande Ecole, the most prestigious and recognized diploma in Management in France and abroad, you must register for its entrance exam:
Admission criteria BAC +2
You can apply for the parallel admission exam after a Bac+2 (Evolution 1 exam) and join the INSEEC Master Grande Ecole in your L3 year if you are :
- Holder or in the process of obtaining a DUT, a BTS, a Licence 2, a level III certified title
- Students enrolled in the 2nd year of the IEP
Admission criteria BAC +3/BAC+4
You can apply for the parallel admission exam after a Bac+3/+4 (Evolution 2 exam) and join the INSEEC Master Grande Ecole in the M1 and M2 years if you are :
- Holder of or in the process of obtaining a diploma at L3 or M1 level, certifying at least three years of higher education
- Holder of or in the process of obtaining a level II/III certified title
Admission tests and coefficients
Written tests :
- Application Form (Questionnaire)
- Personal and professional project
- In the absence of a sufficient and valid score (less than 2 years old) from an official and recognized English test (TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge etc.): English MCQ
Total : Coef 30
Oral tests :
- Motivation and personality interview, duration: 25 min
- English interview, duration: 15 min
Total : Coef 20
Competition Fee:
- Scholarship holder : 25 euros
- Non-scholarship holder : 50 euros
Are you in a preparatory class? Admission via the BCE competition
Admission in 6 steps
- Registration
Register from Saturday, December 10, 2022 to Wednesday, January 11, 2023 on the ECB website, online only.
- The written tests
They take place from Wednesday, April 26 to Friday, May 5, 2023 (excluding Saturday and Sunday).
Scores for the written tests are available as of Monday, June 12, 2023 at 10 a.m.
- The oral tests
Scores for the written tests are available as of Monday, June 12, 2023 at 10 a.m.
- Eligibility & Admission Results
Open places: 110 places for our three campuses
- Choice of assignment
Assignment choices will be made on the basis of admission results.
Your wishes are to be entered on
sigem.org
- SIGEM results
Once admitted, you will join the Grande Ecole Program in the 1st year on one of our 3 campuses in France: Bordeaux, Lyon or Paris.
Commonly asked questions:
What is the diploma awarded by INSEEC Grande École?
Master degree Bac+5, AMBA accredited. It is a diploma recognized by the State, in France and abroad.
What is the difference between the Grande École program and other INSEEC programs?
You can view the comparison here.
How long does it take to finalize the application to the INSEEC Grande Ecole program?
You must finalize your application 1 week before the competition session.
Is there any preparation for the interviews?
Yes, our teams support you through webinars and personalized training sessions.
What is the minimum score for the TOIEC? What do I do if I haven’t passed my TOIEC?
The TOIEC is not compulsory to enter the INSEEC Grande Ecole program