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BEC
BUSINESS ENGLISH CERTIFICATE
Exam venue: British Council
Exam fees:
BEC Preliminary USD 145.00 or LBP 217,500
BEC Vantage USD 175.00 or LBP 262,500
BEC Higher USD 190.00 or LBP 285,000
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: Preliminary, Vantage and Higher

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  02 April 2013   By 26 February 2013 
  05 June 2013   By 30 April 2013 
  23 November 2013   By 14 October 2013 
- Vantage  15 March 2013  By 04 February 2013 
  06 June 2013  By 30 April 2013 
  20 September 2013  By 19 August 2013 
- Higher  13 March 2013  By 04 February 2013 
  04 June 2013  By 30 April 2013 
  19 September 2013  By 19 August 2013 

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

How can I prepare for it?
UNIVERSITIES AND SCHOOLS
If you have more than 25 students then we can organise the exam at your premises. Extra dates are available and we offer a discount. Please contact us by e-mail at the beginning of the school year or as soon as possible.
SPECIAL NEEDS

We aim to do our best to cater for candidates with special needs.  We will do all we can to enable candidates to understand test questions and ways of giving answers. All candidates, irrespective of their disability, will be assessed fairly and objectively.

Candidates who require special arrangements are asked to contact us before they submit their application. Relevant supporting materials such as medical certificates should be submitted during registration.

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