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	BUSINESS ENGLISH CERTIFICATE

Exam venue: British Council Beirut

Exam fees:

			BEC Preliminary		USD 180.00 or LBP 270,000
			BEC Higher		USD 190.00 or LBP 285,000
			BEC Vantage		USD 200.00 or LBP 300,000

Tell me more about it.

BEC - Business English Certificate is aimed primarily at individual learners who wish to obtain a business related English language qualification, and provide an ideal focus for courses in business English.

BEC can help you get ahead in your career, as it shows that you have learnt English at an appropriate standard and you can use it in a professional context.

Am I able to sit for this exam?

Because the tests are based on realistic business tasks, a BEC certificate proves you can actually use the language and not just know the vocabulary and grammar.

BEC has three levels: Higher, Vantage and Preliminary.

What does each test cover?

Four English language skills are tested

Reading
Writing
Listening
Speaking

When can I do the test?

BEC Type	Exam Session	Registration Date
Preliminary	28 November	by 15 September
Higher	21 November	by 15 September
Vantage	5 December	by 15 October

Check how to register for the exam and read our refund and transfer policies for the Cambridge exams.

How can I prepare for it?

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