Our Pre-MBA programs are designed for international students who already hold an undergraduate degree but would like to continue their studies by earning an MBA in the USA. The Pre-MBA program is structured around three main areas: English language development, instruction in academic skills appropriate for the United States, and specialist modules in business, finance, marketing, and other necessary fields for successful integration into an MBA program in the US.

Result

Guaranteed admission into the first year of an MBA program in the United States.

English level requirement

  • 9-month program: IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 525 PBT/ 194 CBT/ 71 IBT or the equivalent on our free placement test.

  • 6-month program: IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 550 PBT/ 213 CBT/ 81 IBT or the equivalent on our free placement test.

  • 11-month program: IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL 410 PBT / 180 CBT / 62 IBT, or the equivalent on a free EF placement test

Not sure you meet the requirement? Get in touch to take our free placement test to find out. If you don't have the level of English you need to enter our Pre-MBA program, we can help you schedule intensive English courses prior to the program to bring you up to the required level.

Pre-MBA program offered at
  • EF Boston

  • EF New York

  • EF San Francisco