Business Environment Communication (BEC) Program

This program does not require approval by Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training. As such, PTIB did not review this program.

Take up the Business Environment Communication (BEC) Program, and receive a solid English proficiency preparation that will get you into your program of choice at Eton College Canada — faster and with confidence.

Designed specifically for Eton College Canada students, the unique, short-duration program encompasses autonomous modules. Each BEC module includes a general business language and concepts component, as well as tourism industry language and concepts component. It focuses on communication skills with a particular emphasis on the acquisition of business and academic vocabularies necessary to successfully complete other programs offered at Eton College Canada.

Students are assessed for preparedness in all four English skills — listening, reading, writing, and speaking — for entry into Eton College’s career and academic programs.

If you are interested in the Business Environment Communication (BEC) Program, please call 1-604-677-3866 to speak with an Eton College representative.

This program does not require approval by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the BC Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training.

Admission Requirements:

Applicants must provide a valid photo ID or birth certificate
Applicants must hold a high school diploma or be at least 19 years of age
Students under the age of 19 require their parent or guardian’s signature
Student must complete an intake with Admissions team member
Student must be a high school graduate. English placement test results between 4 to 8 (results provide recommended duration of enrolment in program).

Minimum Technology Requirement:

Component	Specification
Processor	Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 (or better)
RAM	At least 8 GB
Storage	Minimum 256 GB (SSD recommended)
Internet	High-speed connection
Peripherals	Webcam, Microphone, Headphones/Earbuds
Operating System	Windows 10 or newer, macOS 10.14 or newer
Software	Web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge), Video conferencing tools (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams)