BEC English Exam Preparation Courses

These are specific Business English examination preparation courses
following the Cambridge English Assessment criteria. The content for each
exam course is based on everyday work and business tasks and is designed to
develop your business English skills. There are three exams in the
suite of exams. Each one is targeted at a different CEFR level and the
content for each exam is based on everyday work and business tasks, and is
designed to develop your business English skills.

Cambridge English: Business Certificates (BEC)

Type of BEC

CEFR mapping

Test format

Number of papers

Exam length

Preliminary

B1

CB or PB

3

≈2 hrs 20 mins

Vantage

B2

CB or PB

4

≈2 hrs 40 mins

Higher

C1

CB or PB

4

≈3 hours

1) With a BEC Preliminary qualification you will show
employers that you have a good knowledge of English for practical, everyday
use in business.

You will be able to:

  • talk about business subjects
  • understand charts and graphs
  • write a short business email
  • follow short telephone conversations

2) With a BEC Vantage qualification you will show
employers that you are ready to work successfully in international
business. This exam could help you when applying for new jobs, getting a
promotion, or developing your career.

You will be able to:

  • write short business messages and reports
  • read articles from business publications

· listen to, understand and give your opinions in meetings.

3) With a BEC Higher qualification you will show employers
that you have achieved an advanced level of Business English.

You will be able to:

  • communicate effectively at managerial and professional level
  • participate with confidence in workplace meetings and presentations
  • express yourself with a high level of fluency
  • react appropriately in different cultural and social situations.

Why choose BEC Exam Courses?

· You will receive a proven qualification in business-related studies

  • You will have improved career opportunities

· It is accepted globally by top international companies (e.g. Procter
& Gamble, HSBC and AstraZeneca as well as education institutions and
business schools)

Course Details

Levels BEC Vantage and BEC Higher
Course structure Continuous enrolment
Class size 4-8 participants
Start day any Monday
Frequency Every day Monday to Friday
Course duration Flexible
Length of study Flexible
Class times Morning 10:00am – 1:00pm

or

Afternoon 13:30pm – 16:30pm