Cambridge Business English (BEC)
Program Description:
Shafston International College offers intensive preparation courses for the Business English Certificate. The Business English Certificate (BEC) preparation courses prepare students in BEC test taking strategies for the BEC Vantage, and the BEC Higher.There are four parts to the BEC tests: speaking, listening, reading and writing. The Business English Certificate (BEC) preparation courses prepare students in BEC test taking strategies. The course is communication based and focuses on English as it is used in today’s global business world.A business background is an advantage, but not essential for BEC.The BEC examinations can be taken in Brisbane three times each year in March, June and November. Three classes of passing grade are available, A, B and C, and two classes of failing grade, D and E. All candidates are provided with a Statement of Results which includes a graphical display of the candidate’s performance in each paper. These are shown against the scale Exceptional – Good – Borderline – Weak and indicate the candidate’s relative performance in each paper. Passing candidates are awarded a certificate. BEC Vantage is a test aimed at people preparing for a career in business whose level of English is intermediate to upper intermediate. BEC Vantage assesses language ability used in the context of business at the Council of Europe’s Vantage Level (B2) for general language proficiency.BEC Higher is a proficiency test of Business English at an advanced level. Success means proof of a high level of competence in English for the workplace. BEC Higher assesses language ability used in the context of business at the Council of Europe’s Effective Operational Proficiency Level (C1) for general language proficiency.
program details
tuition: $300 pw
housing/meals: $135 pw
total cost: $435 pw
average class size: 15
maximum class size: 17
current student count: 800
available housing options:
Accommodation is available either on campus at the Shafston University Mansions or off campus with a Homestay family in the local area. Mansions accommodation gives students access to the Gym and Common Room and is located on floors 4 - 11 of the Shafston Kangaroo Point campus. Due to the popularity of the Mansions and Homestay accommodation it is essential that students book ahead of time for either accommodtion. Most students inform us of their accommodation preference during their enrollment. Each University Mansions apartment includes; Bed, wardrobe, study desk and lamp, dining table Bathroom Kitchen, fully equipped with a refrigerator, microwave oven, cook top, kettle, toaster, and cooking and dining utensils Telephone Bed linen and bath towels Rooms are professionally cleaned and the bed linen and bath towels changed weekly. Home stay accommodation is organised with Australian families in the local area. There are 3 types of homestay accommodation available; Half Board 2 Meals per day on Weekdays 3 Meals per day on Weekends Full Board 3 Meals per day on Weekdays 3 Meals per day on Weekends Extra Care 3 Meals per day on Weekdays 3 Meals per day on Weekends Transport to and from College Laundry
location information:
The impressive riverside campus at Kangaroo Point is situated on five acres of beautifully landscaped and maintained lawns and gardens. At the centre is the magnificent heritage listed Shafston House that was built in 1851. This campus is home to Shafston International College where students can choose to complete English language programs in preparation for higher-level studies. Shafston University Mansions, an eleven-storey tower that provides on-campus accommodation for up to 352 students in either private, twin-share or dormitory style rooms is also located here. Other facilities for students include: library, student cafeteria and multiple student computer rooms.
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