The Business English Certificates (BEC) are designed to test the level of English used in business, services and administration.
Candidates who wish to sit these exams do not need to have any specific business knowledge as the exams test mainly the ability to communicate in the business context.
These exams are suitable for people who are already in work and need to communicate with their foreign partners, and also for those who are preparing for a career in business and would like to improve their chances in job market. A growing number of international companies use the BEC exams as part of their staff development programme.
According to your level you can choose from the following examinations:
How do Cambridge Business English exams compare with the Common European Framework levels?
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| C2 – Mastery |
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| C1 – Effective operational proficiency |
BEC Higher |
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| B2 – Vantage |
BEC Vantage |
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| B1 – Threshold |
BEC Preliminary |
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| A2 – Waystage |
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| A1 – Breakthrough |
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