A series of three Cambridge exams (BEC Preliminary, BEC Vantage and BEC Higher) designed to test the English used in business. They are suitable for adults (aged 16 and over) who are either preparing for a career in business or already working.
Exam papers:
BEC Preliminary
Reading and writing: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Listening: approximately 40 minutes
Speaking: 12 minutes
Price : €119
BEC Vantage
Reading: 1 hour
Writing: 45 minutes
Listening: approximately 40 minutes
Speaking: 14 minutes
Price : €178
BEC Higher
Reading: 1 hour
Writing: 1 hour and 10minutes
Listening: approximately 40 minutes
Speaking: 16 minutes
Price : €189
Written exam dates:
The speaking and writing tests may be on different dates. You will receive a schedule one month before the examination.
Registration deadline for all BEC exams (Preliminary, Vantage, and Higher):
01 April 2009
Location: British Council Paris or in an exam room nearby.
To register download the application form and send it to the British Council before the deadline.
BEC Preliminary  (Acrobat format)
BEC Vantage (Acrobat format)
BEC Higher (Acrobat format)
Language Schools or companies
If you have more than 25 candidates we can organize the test on your premises. Extra dates are available for schools and we offer a discount if you register more than 50 students per exam. For further information, please contact us by e-mail at exams@britishcouncil.fr.
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