Business English Certificates (BEC)

The Business English Certificates (BEC) are internationally recognised qualifications that show employers your skills for using English in the workplace.

BEC is an ideal English language exam if you are preparing for a career in business.

There are three different levels of BEC: BEC Preliminary, BEC Vantage and BEC Higher.

Castle school now offers BEC Vantage courses (B2 CEFR). Business English Course

*Subject to availability

• If your English language ability is sufficient for everyday communication, you may consider progressing towards BEC.
• You should have an understanding of, or interest in, the world of work, business and commerce.
• More than ever, a good knowledge of English is needed to find employment in international business and commerce.
• If you can show you have relevant language skills, you'll have a great advantage in the jobs market and much greater flexibility if you want to work abroad.

The BEC qualification can show that you have learned English to an appropriate standard and can use it in a business context.

BEC is officially recognised by more than a thousand educational organisations, employers, ministries, government bodies and professional organisations throughout the world as a suitable qualification for business use. Leading international companies such as Sony Ericsson, Shell, Vodafone, Bayer, Coca-Cola and HSBC have all recognised BEC in their offices around the world.

Business Vantage

Cambridge English: Business Vantage – Level C1

Exceptional candidates sometimes show ability beyond B2 level.

If you achieve grade A in your exam, you will receive the Business English Certificate Vantage stating that you demonstrated ability at Level C1.

Cambridge English: Business Vantage – Level B2

If you achieve grade B or C in your exam, you will be awarded the Business English Certificate Vantage at Level B2.

Level B1 Certificate

If your performance is below B2 level, but falls within Level B1, Cambridge ESOL will recognise your achievement with a Cambridge English certificate stating that you demonstrated ability at B1 level.

More information can be obtained from http://www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/professional-english/bec.html

Adapted from http://www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/professional-english/bec.html

For further information including how to register, please speak to the Director of Studies at Castle School