BEC

Full Name    
Business English Certificates

Examination Board 
Cambridge

Purpose
These examinations are ideal for anyone already using, or planning to use, their English in a business context.  There are three levels of BEC examination (BEC 1, 2, 3) for students from low intermediate to advanced level.  The exams are practical and focus on how English is actually used in the business world. 

Price    
£85 - £89 approx

Level of English  
BEC 1  Pre Intermediate     (Excel English level 2)
BEC 2  Upper Intermediate (Excel English level 4)
BEC 3  Advanced                 (Excel English levels 5 & 6)

Frequency
3 times - March, June, November/December

Enrolment time
9 weeks. Less than 9 weeks a late booking fee may be charged.

Preparation time
Minimum 6 weeks recommended unless preparation has been started in your own country.

Type of exam
Paper based.  Interview (in pairs) & Listening sections

What is tested
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening

Results
Pass Grades given from A to C.  C = average pass; B = good pass; A = excellent pass.  

Time to get results
8 weeks from date of examination