Introducing the latest iteration of Cambridge English Business certification in Switzerland, launching in 2024. This online computer-based English exam by Cambridge offers multi-level assessment and delivers rapid results.
As the Cambridge English Qualification for Business (BEC) will discontinue in the summer of 2024, you might wonder what alternative to pursue instead. There is a new adaptive and convenient solution that is also developed by Cambridge and meets all the high standards of an official language certificate – the new certificated Linguaskill, including the newly introduced. Cambridge Linguaskill Business is the official Cambridge BEC replacement, formerly: Cambridge B1 Business Preliminary (BEC P), B2 Business Vantage (BEC V), C1 Business Higher (BEC H).
The new certificated Linguaskill Business tests candidates´ proficiency in Business English and is the alternative for Business English Certificates BEC in Switzerland. It will furnish students with a certificate that can be utilized in academic and professional settings, serving as evidence of their English language proficiency.
Cambridge Linguaskill Business, an online English exam, offers flexible and accessible English proficiency assessment with on-demand testing in Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing, to be taken in one of our exam venues across Switzerland.
BEC | Cambridge Linguaskill Business | |
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CEFR Levels | B1 - C1 | B1 - C2 |
CES Scale score | 140 - 199 | 140 - 210 |
Delivery | Paper Based/Computer Based | Online Computer-based |
Test type | Linear | Multi-level |
Papers | Listening & Reading, Writing, Speaking | Listening & Reading, Writing, Speaking |
Exam length | 2hrs 20mins - 3hrs | 2 hours 15 mins - 2 hours 35mins |
Time required for results | 6 weeks plus | 5 working days |
Exam dates | May & November | Available throughout year |
Certificate | Yes - Paper | Yes - Digital |
Test day security | Premium | Premium |
Access to results | Via Cambridge | Total access to all candidate results, current and historical |
You can take the new certificated Linguaskill Business online computer-based English test at various convenient locations across Switzerland. You can choose from locations like Zurich, Winterthur, Luzern, Basel, Lausanne, Chur, Berne, St. Gallen or Geneva.
Linguaskill practice test and preparation materials are key for your success. Swiss Exams provides you with all essential Linguaskill preparation to assist you. You can take the Linguaskill practice test to get a feel for the Linguaskill exam format. Find out more about preparation here.
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