UK Exams : Think beyond
A series of three Cambridge exams (
BEC Preliminary,
BEC Vantage and
BEC Higher) designed to test the English used in business. They are suitable for adults (aged 16 and over) who are either preparing for a career in business or already working.
Exam papers:
BEC Preliminary
Reading and writing: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Listening: approximately 40 minutes
Speaking: 12 minutes
Price: € 129
BEC Vantage
Reading: 1 hour
Writing: 45 minutes
Listening: approximately 40 minutes
Speaking: 14 minutes
Price: € 191
BEC Higher
Reading: 1 hour
Writing: 1 hour and 10minutes
Listening: approximately 40 minutes
Speaking: 16 minutes
Price: € 202
Written exam dates, registration deadline and pricing:
BEC Preliminary
BEC Vantage
BEC Higher
Deadline
28 Jan 2012*
28 Jan 2012*
28 Jan 2012*
*Contact us
6 June 2012
7 June 2012
5 June 2012
27 April 2012
Speaking test dates: The speaking and writing tests may be on different dates - please consult the application form for more information. You will receive a schedule approximately 10 days before the examination.
Location: British Council Paris or easily accessible test venue.
To register download the application form and send it to the British Council before the deadline.
January 2012 session (computer-based version of the exam)
Computer-based BEC Download PDF Document (Acrobat format)
Please note: the December session of the BEC is the computer-based version. The exam takes place in a computer room. You will be seated in front of a computer equipped with headphones and a French keyboard (AZERTY), and a supervisor will be present to guide and help you if needed.
June 2012 session (paper based version of the exam)
BEC Preliminary Download PDF Document (Acrobat format)
BEC Vantage Download PDF Document (Acrobat format)
BEC Higher Download PDF Document (Acrobat format)
Language Schools or companies
If you have more 15 students or more we can organize the exam on your premises. Extra dates are available; and we offer a discount. Please contact us by e-mail at
exams@britishcouncil.fr at the beginning of the school year or as soon as possible.
Business English Certificates (BEC)
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