# Business English exams to be phased out

Published on 20 Dec 2022 · https://cambridge.at/en/news/business-english-exams-to-be-phased-out

The Cambridge Business English (BEC) exams will be discontinued by the University of Cambridge globally.

Dear Students,

We would like to inform you about the fact that **the University of Cambridge (UK) is going to phase out the Business English exams by the end of 2023**. You can get an overview of our Business English exam dates in 2023 **[here](https://cambridge.at/en/cambridge-certificates/cambridge-certificates)**. However, your certificate will remain valid, you can still use it for its intended purposes.

But don’t worry, we have the next generation BEC: the new **[Linguaskill Business](https://cambridge.at/en/cambridge-certificates/linguaskill-2).** Linguaskill is a modular online test with Reading & Listening (combined), Writing and Speaking. The recognition is continuously growing and more and more institutions are accepting the Linguaskill test as a proof of English skills. Results are provided within 2 working days.

Alternative recommended replacements are the B2 First and C1 Advanced (general English) exams which cover a wider range of skills, including grammar.

**We will continue offering our Business English courses, with new materials and some new content. You will find our available course dates [in our course schedule](https://cambridge.at/en/courses/cambridge-group-courses).** In addition to that we will provide transition training for those who have taken a business course and wish to take a General English Cambridge exam.

Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!

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