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Cambridge English: Business Certificates

Cambridge English: Business Certificates

Cambridge English: Business Certificates, also known as Business English Certificates (BEC), are recognised by employers, ministries, government bodies and professional organisations throughout the world. This valuable suite of three qualifications provides clear proof that you have the English skills to make you an asset to your employer.

Achieve your ambitions in international business

In today’s challenging business environment, companies are seeking employees with English language skills to help their organisation compete internationally. You can give yourself a vital advantage by making sure you have the language skills that employers are looking for.

Cambridge English: Business Certificates are developed in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) – the internationally recognised system for describing language ability.

A clear route for progression

Cambridge English: Business Certificates feature three certificates that provide a progressive way to develop and improve Business English ability, and make it easy to prove to employers the exact level of your English skills.

Cambridge English: Business Preliminary | BEC Preliminary – CEFR Level B1

Cambridge English: Business Vantage | BEC Vantage – CEFR Level B2

Cambridge English: Business Higher | BEC Higher – CEFR Level C1

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