Cambridge English: BEC are specifically designed to develop students’ work-focused English language skills. The exam offers in-depth assessment at three different levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) – the international standard for English language ability:
This means you can specify the exact level of English you require for course entry or exit purposes.
Make your recruitment easier. By specifying the exams as part of your course entry criteria, your institution will be a focus for high calibre national and international students.
With proven work-ready English skills, these students are more likely to excel on your courses, coping with the demands of business related study and integrating effectively with other students.
These high-quality international exams are specifically designed to develop English language skills for an international business environment. Students with the qualification have the English language skills to communicate with each other and in class, helping you raise levels of English more generally at your university or college.
What do the exams cover?
The exams assess all aspects of English language ability:
- speaking
- reading
- listening
- writing
- grammar and vocabulary.
The exams use real work-related tasks and activities for practical use in the workplace. The Speaking test is face-to-face to create a more realistic test of communicating successfully in study and work.
Leading multinational corporations, such as Deutsche Bank, Cognizant and Philips, and education institutions and business schools throughout the world use Cambridge English: Business Certificates to attract the best talent.
Offer the exams at your university or college to give your students the English language skills required for career success in an international environment, at home or abroad.
By preparing your students for the exams, you will not only help them gain the English language skills they need to do well on their course. You will also help them:
- access the very best job opportunities in a highly competitive job market
- gain access to institutions abroad for post-graduate study.
Thousands of employers globally, including top international organisations, accept Cambridge English: Business Certificates as proof of work-focused language ability. Search for a full list here
The exam is developed and produced by Cambridge Assessment English, part of the University of Cambridge, We take a comprehensive, robust approach to integrity and security so that all our exams provide a valid and accurate reflection of a candidate’s ability in English.
- All exam papers are marked under secure conditions in Cambridge.
- Computer-based exams are encrypted for additional security.
- Test centres follow strict quality and security requirements and are regularly inspected.
- Our exam systems and processes meet internationally recognised quality standards.
Accepting Cambridge English: Business Certificates raises the international profile of your university, college or business school and helps the right kind of students to find you.
To begin officially accepting Cambridge English exams, follow these three simple steps:
- Fill in our recognition form – you can also use it to ask for further information
- Amend your website, recruitment advertising or course literature to state that you accept the exam as proof of the correct level of English
- Take advantage of our enhanced security by signing up for our free online Results Verification Service.