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IELTS Band for France Student Visa: Campus France and English-Taught Programmes

VLS-TS · Campus France · May 2026

Direct answer

For France's long-stay student visa (VLS-TS), IELTS is not a universal consulate rule—it is set by your university and Campus France dossier for English-taught programmes. Competitive anglophone masters often ask B2–C1 English (roughly IELTS 6.0–7.0 overall) with minimums in Writing and Speaking; French-taught tracks typically require TCF/DELF instead. Upload only what your Études en France file and admission letter specify. Guidance only—not immigration advice.

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    English-taught vs French-taught tracks

    Applicants mix visa English with programme language. The test you need follows instruction language, not destination country alone.

    English-taught degree IELTS Academic commonly listed (6.0–7.0+)
    French-taught degree TCF/DELF B2–C1 typical
    Campus France Validates dossier before visa appointment

    Typical IELTS targets (confirm on admission letter)

    LevelOften cited IELTSProgramme examples
    B25.5–6.5Some bachelor's / pre-master pathways
    B2+6.5Many English-taught masters
    C17.0–7.5Business, law, competitive grandes écoles tracks

    Preparation priorities

    1. Confirm whether your file needs IELTS, TCF, or both.
    2. Book Academic IELTS with validity covering intake + visa timeline.
    3. Train Writing and Speaking if per-skill floors apply—see Germany admission prep patterns for similar EU anglophone targets.

    Key takeaways

    FAQ

    Usually you need French proof (TCF/DELF) unless waived—IELTS is for English-taught programmes.
    Commonly B2–C1 (roughly 6.0–7.0 overall) with per-skill minimums on competitive programmes.
    Yes when your programme lists it—upload scores to your Études en France dossier as instructed.

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