Admissions to the Grande Ecole Program
With a High School qualification, study for a Master’s degree at a Grande Ecole Business School.
Join the Grande Ecole program at ICD Business School
1st year admissions
For entry into 1st year, registration is via the PLATFORM PARCOURSUP from January 17, 2024.
The written and oral test schedule will be communicated to you by the SESAME bank Concours SESAME once you have made your wishes and according to the timetable provided by your lycée.
To prepare for the admissions tests, we invite you to register for one of our upcoming ICD Business School admissions test preparation sessions.
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CONCOURS SESAMEREGISTER FOR THE CONCOURS VIA PARCOURSUP GET READY ON PREPA-SESAME.NET WRITTEN Understanding 1h30 Communicating 1h30 Analyze 2h Oral: Motivational interview |
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Results are provided in accordance with the PARCOURSUP calendar, which will be supplied by your lycée. |
PARCOURSUP |
Registration from January 17, 2024
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How the Concours SESAME work
The Concours SESAME written exams take place onone day. For the 2024 session, this day is set for Monday April 15, 2024 for all candidates regardless of their place of residence (metropolitan France, outside metropolitan France and international).
Please note: the competition does not offer a make-up session, regardless of the nature of the candidate's absence.
The day is divided into 2 parts:
MORNING |
AFTERNOON |
8:30am - 10:00am Sequence 1 - "Understanding", max. duration 1h30
Sequence 2 - "Communicate", max. duration 1h30 Sequence 1 - "Understanding", max. duration 1h30
Sequence 2 - "Communicate", max. duration 1h30 |
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Sequence 3 - "Analyze", max. duration 2h
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If you have special arrangements for your tests (tiers temps), you should consult your precise timetable on your invitation.
For more information, please visit the Concours SESAME website.
For more information on the coefficients of the Grande Ecole Program tests, click here.
Train before the competitions!
You can also benefit from PARCOURSUP coaching organized by the Paris and Toulouse campuses. All you have to do is apply to the Admissions department:
Paris campus : admissions-icd@igensia.com or by phone at 01 80 97 66 00
Campus Toulousain : bbarbier@igensia.com or by phone on 05 31 08 70 28
How the oral of Concours SESAME work
Have you passed the written tests for the Concours SESAME ? Now's the time to find out whether or not you've been invited to the oral exams for the Grande Ecole Program. To find out, go to mySESAME.
Eligibility for oral tests
Eligibility for the oral tests depends on :
- your results in the written tests
- the PARCOURSUP file score calculated by SESAME.
Eligibility results are published on your mySESAME reserved area on Friday, April 26, 2024 at 6pm.
Make appointments on the orals calendar
Once your eligibility results have been published, you must contact the Admissions department at ICD Business School Paris or Toulouse to make an appointment. To do this, you must make an appointment on the calendar made available to you on your reserved area mySESAME from Friday April 26 8pm and Sunday April 28 2024.
For candidates living in mainland France, the oral tests take place exclusively on campus. If you live outside mainland France, you can take the oral tests remotely, in accordance with the procedures laid down by our two campuses. Information will be sent to you following your appointment.
Our advice : book your slots as early as possible to have a choice of dates and times. New slots will be opened regularly. Please do not hesitate to contact us by e-mail or telephone if you are unable to reserve your dates and slots, as only our Admissions departments can open new oral test slots (SESAME is in no position to do so).
Train before the competitions!
You can also benefit from PARCOURSUP coaching organized by the Paris and Toulouse campuses. All you have to do is apply to the Admissions department:
Paris campus : admissions-icd@igensia.com or by phone at 01 80 97 66 00
Campus Toulousain : bbarbier@igensia.com or by phone on 05 31 08 70 28
Admissions to 2nd or 3rd year
For 2nd and 3rd year entry, registration is made directly on our website. Competition fees must be paid at the same time as your registration for the admission tests. Full details of the admission tests will be sent to you as soon as we receive your application. You will be invited to take the oral tests on our premises, or by team if you live abroad, depending on the health situation.
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The admissions jury meets after each session, and candidates are notified of the results no later than two weeks after the tests. Successful candidates are then invited to confirm their registration. Candidates who are not admitted may not take part in another session of the competition in the same year. | The admissions jury meets after each session, and candidates are notified of the results no later than two weeks after the tests. Successful candidates are then invited to confirm their registration. Candidates who are not admitted may not take part in another session of the competition in the same year. |
PREPARATION FOR ENTRANCE EXAMS |
ICD Business School Paris and Toulouse : To prepare for the admission tests, we invite you to register for our Early Training sessions. | ICD Business School Paris and Toulouse : To prepare for the admission tests, we invite you to register for our Early Training sessions. |
Admissions in 4th or 5th year
Complete your online application at least 7 days before the chosen competition date.
You will receive an invitation from ICD Business School to take the tests on the ICD Business School campus on the same day.
Places are limited.
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The admissions jury meets after each session, and candidates are notified of the results no later than two weeks after the tests. Admitted candidates are then invited to confirm their registration. Candidates who are not admitted may not take part in another session of the competition in the same year. | The admissions jury meets after each session, and candidates are notified of the results no later than two weeks after the tests. Admitted candidates are then invited to confirm their registration. Candidates who are not admitted may not take part in another session of the competition in the same year. |
Admission test dates ICD Business School PARIS
DATE DES CONCOURS D'ADMISSION 2023-2024
Session 1 |
16 DEC |
Session 2 |
13 JANV |
Session 3 |
03 FEVR |
Session 4 |
09 MARS |
Session 5 |
23 MARS |
Session 6 |
06 AVR |
Session 7 |
27 AVR |
Session 8 |
15 MAI |
Session 9 |
01 JUIN |
Session 10 |
15 JUIN |
Session 11 |
06 JUIL |
Session 12 |
20 JUIL |
Admission test dates ICD Business School TOULOUSE
ADMISSION CONTEST DATES
- Friday, February 16, 2024
- Friday, March 15, 2024
PREPARATION DATES FOR ORAL TESTS
- Wednesday, January 31, 2024
- Wednesday, February 14, 2024
International students
Simplified admission procedure managed by ICD Business School
- Examination of academic record
- Individual interview (30 minutes) with the program director or his/her representative. The test includes an interview in English to assess the candidate's level.
Non-French-speaking foreign students must also provide proof of a B2 level in French, validated by a TCF/DELF test.
Interviews can be conducted face-to-face or by videoconference.
Welcoming top athletes and artists
The ICD Business School offers a specific program for high-level athletes and artists. Each case is specific and requires a study of particular needs with the athlete or artist concerned.
The reception system generally includes :
- The possibility of staggering schooling over time,
- The provision of a pedagogical coach who will monitor the student's progress throughout the course,
- Support from a student referent for note-taking, information on assignments or files, etc.
- The possibility of obtaining a scholarship based on merit criteria
Welcoming students with disabilities
The ICD Business School relies on HAND'IGS, the IGENSIA Education Group (formerly IGS Group)'s disability mission to help welcome students with disabilities.
Accommodations are studied on a case-by-case basis. As part of the ERASMUS charter, the ICD Business School pays particular attention to the international mobility of students with disabilities.
Financing your studies
School fees 2024-2025
Initial training: student status
ICD Business School PARIS |
ICD Business School TOULOUSE |
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1ST YEAR |
EU student €10,000* Non-EU student €10,000* €10,000 |
10 000€* |
2ND YEAR |
10 000€* | 10 000€* |
3RD YEAR |
10 000€* | 10 000€* |
YEAR 4 |
12 000€* | 12 000€* |
YEAR 5 |
12 000€* | 12 000€* |
* A surcharge of €2,000 incl. VAT for the Franco-Chinese Course in 1st and 2nd years and €1,000 incl. VAT for 3rd year.
* A surcharge of €2 500 incl. VAT for double degrees or additional semesters in 3rd year.
* Surcharge of 3,500€ incl. VAT for double degrees or additional semesters in 4th and 5th year.
* Surcharge of 7,500€ incl. VAT for SMI (option).
Signing the enrolment contract and paying the registration fee (1,200 euros) enables you to register your file and reserve a place at the school, as well as access placement services to help you find an internship or work-study contract. If a work-study or apprenticeship contract is signed before the deadline set by ICD Business School, the registration fee will be refunded (contact us for details).
Under an internship agreement during the professional period. In the case of an internship, the agreement is tripartite: the school, the company and the student. It is drawn up for a period not exceeding 6 months in total. During the course of the year, students must complete several weeks of internships in fields related to their training.
Pay your registration fees online
Work-study training: work-study status
Type: contrat de professionnalisation or contrat d'apprentissage
The apprentice is hired with this status by the company. He/she has the status of an employee or apprentice and receives remuneration equal to 80% of the minimum wage on average. The company sends its "employee - apprentice" to attend classes at the ICD Business School, as part of the chosen training program and according to the 1-year timetable.
The cost of training is financed by the company's OPCO (according to the level of reimbursement established). There are no training or registration fees for the beneficiary.
Other possible statuses
- Continuing education: contact us for details and financial arrangements (quotation on request).
- VAE (Validation des acquis de l'expérience): rates and content of offers are available on the website IGENSIA Education Group (formerly IGS Group) Formation Continue
Several solutions are available to help finance your studies.
- Scholarships (honorary, academic, sports, Erasmus+)
- Our banking partnerships
- Tailor-made financing
- Paid internships every year, from the 1st year onwards
- A fixed day off during the week for a student job
- The cost of training is financed by the company's OPCO (according to the established level of funding) when a professionalization or apprenticeship contract is signed.