Business Environment Communication (BEC) 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 Institution Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the BC Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training.

Admission Requirements:

1. Basic Requirements​
   • High School Completion: Applicants must have a high school diploma or an equivalent qualification.
   • Age Requirement: Minimum 19 years of age.
   • Mature Student Status*: Applicants who have not completed high school and are at least 19 years of age, may apply as a mature student.

   *Mature student status may be granted to applicants who are over 19 years old and have not completed high school or equivalent. The applicants will be considered for admission based on the skills and experience they have acquired since leaving school. The applicant is required to provide the most recent transcripts or proof of academic accomplishments, a resume or summary of professional accomplishments, and two letters of recommendation from both their current and previous employers. The applicant may be interviewed by the Registrar’s or Academic office to further assess their suitability for admission to the program of study.

2. English Language Proficiency
   • Applicants must meet one of the following:
   • Minimum scores from accepted English tests (e.g., IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 46, Duolingo 95, etc.).
   • Recent English proficiency test (within 2 years).
   • Proof of English-language education:
     • 2–3 years of secondary or post-secondary education completed in English in eligible countries.
     • International credentials must be recognized by WES, ICES, or IQAS.

Please see the Admission Requirements Guide for more information: Admission Requirements Guide.

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)