What is it?
The Business English Certificate (BEC) from Cambridge ESOL has been created specifically for individual learners who wish to obtain a business-related English language qualification. By taking an internationally recognised business qualification like BEC, you can show that you have learned English to an appropriate standard and can use it in a professional context.

Who is it for?
In Mauritius, we conduct the Cambridge Business English (BEC) at Vantage level. BEC Vantage is set at Upper-Intermediate Level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). It is aimed at people aged 18 years old or above who want to gain a Business English qualification and take their career to the next level.

Why take Business English Certificate (BEC) from Cambridge ESOL?
More than ever, you need a good knowledge of English to succeed in international business and commerce. If you can show you have relevant language skills, you’ll have a great advantage in the jobs market and more choice if you want to work or study abroad.

Cambridge ESOL offers the world’s leading range of qualifications for learners and teachers of English. Around 1.75 million people in over 135 countries take Cambridge ESOL exams every year.

			Develop effective communication skills The Cambridge ESOL examinations cover all four language skills – listening, speaking, reading and writing. They include a range of tasks which assess your ability to use English, so that you develop the full range of skills you need to communicate effectively in a variety of contexts.
			Worldwide recognition Universities and employers all over the world recognise Cambridge ESOL exams as a measure of your achievement in English. Whether you are hoping to study architecture in Australia or work in IT in Italy, a Cambridge ESOL examination is a valuable stamp in your passport to success.
			Quality you can trust Cambridge ESOL do extensive research and trialling to make sure that you get the fairest, most accurate assessment of your ability and that the exams are most relevant to the range of uses for which you need English.

When is the course?

The complete course lasts for 3 terms (i.e. 3 x 12 weeks).

The course is offered part time every Wednesday and Friday between 17:00 and 18:30, over 36 hours per term.

What are the course fees?
The course fee is MUR 7,800 per term payable at the start of each term.

Am I eligible?
In order to know if you are eligible for the BEC Vantage course, you will need to do a placement test. Our placement testing procedure takes one-hour and allows us to determine your level of English. The placement test is MUR 300 per person.

How can I register?
You can come for a placement test and register from 09 to 12 January 2013 between 10am to 4pm. For registration, you need to fill in the application form and make payment for one term.

			Application Form
			Business English Flyer

For more information or to book your placement test, you may contact our Customer Service Desk.
By phone: +230 4030200
By email: general.enquiries@mu.britishcouncil.org

Further Information
You may also be interested to have a look at the Cambridge University ESOL website which gives you more information about the course and the opportunities it provides.