Business English Certificate (BEC)
The Business English Certificate (BEC) is a multi-level test of business English, designed to demonstrate to employers that a candidate has developed the skills necessary to work in an international business environment.
What Cambridge Professional Trainers does for you
Our trainers have many years of experience preparing candidates successfully for all levels of the BEC exam.
We take a balanced and pragmatic approach, using preparation for the exam as a learning and levelling-up tool where possible, and targeting rapid success in the exam where necessary.
Beginning with an an accurate diagnosis of your level, we map out an agreed path to match your needs and timetable.
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The BEC tests four skills: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
It can be taken at three levels: Preliminary (B1), Vantage (B2) and Higher (C1).
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Preliminary (B1)
Success at Preliminary level demonstrates a good knowledge of English for practical, everyday business tasks.
Vantage (B2)
Success at Vantage level shows an employer that a candidate can function independently in a wide variety of business scenarios.
Higher (C1)
Candidates who are successful at the Higher level can be expected to take an active role in business meetings, draft detailed business proposals and letters, and process most business reports.