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Language qualifications for the Diploma programme

All candidates will have to demonstrate that they can express themselves with ease in the language of the section in which they wish to study (English section or French section) according to the level required by EHL.

For study in the English section

If you choose to study in the English Section, you will need both English qualifications and a basic knowledge of another language.

For study in the French section

If you choose to study in the French Section, you will need both French and English qualifications:

French Language Qualifications

You need to show that you have an excellent written and verbal command of French, as demonstrated by one of the following:

  • Evidence that for the last three years of your studies, French was the main medium of instruction (transcripts, certificate)

or one of the following French tests

  • TCF DAP (Test de connaissance du français)
  • DELF (Diplôme d'études en langue française) niveau B1

English language qualifications

Even if you are studying in the French section, you will need to show that you have sufficient proficiency in English by submitting one of the following certificates:

  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) minimum score

- 523 (paper-based)

- 193 (computer-based)

- 70 Internet-based TOEFL (Ibt)

  • Cambridge First Certificate, minimum grade B, or
  • IELTS Academic Module (International English Language Testing System), minimum overall band 5.5