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Joining ICN after a foundation programme

Join Programme Grande École at ICN Business School and build on your preparatory studies with a programme that offers opportunities in international business and strategic management.

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Welcome to ICN!

Are you currently in a foundation year and looking to join a business school offering an ambitious and international programme? ICN Business School allows you to build on your academic rigour by joining the Programme Grande École.

After the preparatory course, the Programme Grande École at ICN:

The Programme Grande École stands out for its flexibility; it is designed to adapt to your career ambitions. Whether you are planning to specialise in a specific field or broaden your skills, our flexible curriculum allows you to tailor your academic journey.

Joining the Programme Grande École at ICN Business School means securing a comprehensive education tailored to the demands of a globalised world, whilst benefiting from personalised support throughout your academic and professional journey.

Discover the Grande École Programme

Rather than giving you a quick overview of the Programme Grande École, it’s best to take the time to explore it for yourself on the dedicated page.

Programme Grande École

Admissions information

Admission requirements Hide answer Show answer

Are you in a preparatory class? You have the opportunity to join ICN Business School’s Programme Grande École.

Number of places:

100 for the economics and business stream
5 for the arts stream

To apply, visit the BCE website to apply for ICN Business School and pay the application fee of €55 (free for scholarship holders).

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Register for ICN Business School via the BCE platform between December and January.
From 22 to 29 April 2026, sit the written examinations.
Admission results for eligibility will be released between 9 and 11 June 2026.
Schedule your oral examinations between 15 June and 6 July 2026.
Final admission results will be available from 8 July.
Confirm your final enrolment at ICN Business School.

The entire admission process is subject to the BCE timetable, the dates of which change each year.

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The oral examinations consist of:

A 30-minute motivation interview: the aim of this interview is to explore your personality and motivations. It is an opportunity to present your ambitions and your ideal study pathway, with the support of LEGO® bricks used as a tool to illustrate and structure your ideas. (weighting: 20)
The ELVI foreign language test: this exam is taken only once at the school of your choice, including ICN Business School, and is part of the ELVI test bank. A second foreign language (LV2) is required to join ICN Business School (choice among six available languages).
- LV1: 20 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of oral examination (weighting: 6)
- LV2: 20 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of oral examination (weighting: 4)