Business English Certificate (BEC)



	Some of our Business English courses work towards the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations in Business English.

	Business English Certificate (BEC)

If you are learning English for international business communication the Cambridge Business English Certificate (BEC) suite is for you. BEC exams focus on language use in real world business situations. There are three BEC levels. Each level concentrates on reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Why choose Cambridge ESOL Business English Certificates?

BEC can help you get ahead in your career. It is an internationally recognised qualification that demonstrates an ability to use English effectively in a professional context.

BEC levels

BEC Preliminary

This exam is aimed at lower-intermediate levels of competence. It is designed for the 17+ age group, both for those already working in a range of business fields and those who are preparing for a business career.

Reading and writing: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Listening: approximately 40 minutes

Speaking: 12 minutes

Location	Exam dates	Registration deadlines	Fees
British Council Tunis or a location nearby	to be confirmed	to be confirmed	to be confirmed

Do you need to prepare for your exam? You can visit the University of Cambridge ESOL examinations website and www.candidates.cambridgeesol.org

BEC Vantage

This exam assesses language ability used in the context of business at upper intermediate level. It is equivalent in level to the FCE examination in general English, which is also offered by Cambridge ESOL.

Reading: 1 hour

Writing: 45 minutes

Listening: approximately 40 minutes

Speaking: 14 minutes

Location	Exam dates	Registration deadlines	Fees
British Council Tunis or a location nearby	29 November 2008	8 October 2008	195TD

Do you need to prepare for your exam? You can visit the University of Cambridge ESOL examinations website and www.candidates.cambridgeesol.org

BEC Higher

This exam is aimed at advanced students and is equivalent in level to the CAE. Success in this exam shows that you are able to engage in extended conversation, contribute effectively to meetings and seminars, write reports, and communicate successfully in a business context. You can register and take BEC exam in our centre. For more details about tests dates and how you can register, please contact us.

Reading: 1 hour

writing: 1 hour and 10minutes

Listening: approximately 40 minutes

speaking: 16 minutes

Location	Exam dates	Registration deadlines	Fees
British Council Tunis or a location nearby	to be confirmed	to be confirmed	to be confirmed

Do you need to prepare for your exam? You can visit the University of Cambridge ESOL examinations website and www.candidates.cambridgeesol.org

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