BEC Preliminary proves that you can use English in day-to-day business situations.
CEFR level: B1
Scale score: 140 - 159
Format: computer or paper-based
Cost: varies depending on the country and the examination center
Number of parts: 4
Reading (1hour 30 minutes)
7 parts/45 questions
Writing (45 minutes)
2 parts
Listening (40 minutes)
4 parts/30 questions
Speaking (12 minutes per pair of candidates)
3 parts
Who is it for?
This exam is for people who want to prove they can successfully work in an international business environment.
Advantages:
It is valid for life.
It is very useful in a corporate environment.