LCCI English for Business Exams


	*LCCI - English for Business*
	*What*
	The London Chamber of Commerce & Industry's English for Business exams are recognized by employers worldwide. The exams are easily administered, affordable and portable. They are also growing in popularity. There are 2 main categories of exams for non-native speakers of English: English for Business (EFB) EFB - Level 1 (Pre-Intermediate). Tests basic functional Business English EFB - Level 2 (Intermediate). Includes writing and requires the student to be able to discuss basic Business English topics. EFB - Level 3 (Upper-Intermediate). Tests the candidate's ability to communicate using complex Business topics. EFB - Level 4 (Advanced) with full fluency expected when discussing and writing about Business-related topics NB: An optional oral test can be included at Levels 2, 3 and 4. Spoken English for Industry & Commerce (SEFIC) SEFIC Preliminary. Tests the candidate's spoken English ability to survive in a business context. SEFIC First. Assesses the candidate's ability to carry out basic tasks and to discuss basic work issues. SEFIC Second (Threshold). Candidates need to be able to discuss common work-related topics in English. SEFIC Third (Intermediate). Test's the candidate's ability to discuss in depth common business topics. SEFIC Fourth (Advanced). At this level, candidates must show a high level of fluency in discussing a variety of Business English topics. The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry also runs the following English language exams: Practical Business English (PBE). Elementary/Pre-Intermediate exam which tests the candidate's 'survival' skills in a Business context. English for Commerce (EFC). Run at three levels. Geared towards students who need English to work in the Commercial and Industrial sectors. Written English for the Tourism Industry (WEFT). Run at two levels. Students must perform a variety of tasks using authentic material taken from the Tourism industry. All LCCIEB exams are aligned to the Council of Europe levels framework.
	*Why*
	The LCCI English for Business and Spoken English for International Communication (SEFIC) qualifications are recognized in Commerce and Industry in countries throughout the world.
	*Who*
	Administered by the London Chamber of Commerce & Industry Examinations Board (LCCIEB) Awarding body. Any non-native speaker of English can take LCCI exams, provided they have access to an LCCI examination centre.
	*When*
	Year round. The flexible administration of the LCCI exams means that they can be run on demand at almost any time.
	*Where*
	Students can take the LCCI English for Business and SEFIC exams at one of the LCCI's 8,000 registered examination centers around the world. SEFIC exams are regularly available in the UK, Argentina and Germany, as well as a number of other countries.
	*How*
	Prospective candidates must register at least 6 weeks prior to their anticipated exam date. Registration takes place at the candidate's nearest LCCI registered examination center. An exam fee (approx US$75) is payable on registration. For further information, contact: LCCIEB Athena House 112 Station Road Sidcup, Kent DA15 7BJ Tel: +44 020 8302 0261 Fax: +44 020 8302 4169 E-mail: custser@lccieb.org.uk http://www.lccieb.org.uk