Business English Certificates (BEC)
Business English exams at levels B1, B2 and C1.
Who it is for
Exams for employees and companies.
These exams confirm the ability to speak English freely in business vocabulary. They are particularly recommended for those wishing to succeed in international business environments. They enable you to study business-related subjects in English. Honoured by many employers, institutions and organizations at home and abroad.
They can be taken at three levels: B1, B2 and C1.
- B1 Business Preliminary
- B2 Business Vantage
- C1 Business Higher
Level
- B1 Business Preliminary: level B1
- B2 Business Vantage: level B2
- C1 Business Higher: level C1
The labels from Pre A1 to C2 are levels of the European CEFR scale (Council of Europe).
Exam parts and timing
We will provide information about the exam parts and timing on request.
Fee
- B1 Business Preliminary
- Fee to be confirmed
- B2 Business Vantage
- Fee to be confirmed
- C1 Business Higher
- Fee to be confirmed
Next exam dates
Dates are the days of the written part of the exam.
B1 Business Preliminary
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Ask about a date for B1 Business PreliminaryB2 Business Vantage
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Ask about a date for B2 Business VantageC1 Business Higher
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Ask about a date for C1 Business HigherHow to register
Choose a date from the list and fill in the online registration form. Check the registration deadline. If an exam has no dates on the list, ask about a date: call or write to us. We register candidates individually and in groups, through universities, schools, companies and institutions.
Questions and answers
At what levels can I take the Business exams?
At three levels: B1 Business Preliminary, B2 Business Vantage and C1 Business Higher.
What are the Business exams used for?
They confirm the ability to speak English freely in business vocabulary, enable you to study business-related subjects in English and are honoured by many employers, institutions and organisations at home and abroad.
Can a company register its employees for an exam?
Yes. We register candidates individually and in groups, through universities, schools, companies and institutions. Group registration is possible from just one candidate. Examinations are conducted in our Examination Centre or at our client’s premises.
How do I find out the date and fee of the exam?
Dates and fees are shown on this page when the exam has open dates. If there are none, ask about the date and fee: call or write to us.