As part of your Course at Breakthrough, you can prepare for one of the officially accredited examinations, in general or business English:

Business English Examinations

LCCI International QualificationsBreakthrough is an official examination centre for the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Examination Board (LCCIEB). Recognised internationally by employers, universities and professional bodies as a standard of excellence, the LCCIEB Certificates in English for Business, are attestations not only to linguistic ability, but also to competence in the skills necessary for successful performance in the international business environment. (click on the logo to visit the site)

The University of Cambridge Business English Certificates (BEC) are international business English examinations for learners who use, or will need to use English for their work.

General English Examinations

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cambridge university logoThe University of Cambridge exams test competency in the English Language at First, Advanced and Proficiency levels. Recognised throughout the world by universities, employers and national education authorities, the exams are linked to an international system of language assessment.


The University of Michigan Certificates in English Language Competency and Proficiency are recognised by the Public and Private sectors in Countries across the world, as formal certification of knowledge of the English language.

test of english for international communication logoThe Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) offers an objective assessment of English language proficiency, recognized around the world by Companies, from small businesses to multinationals, many of which rely on the TOEIC test as a yardstick when recruiting employees.


toefl logoThe Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is widely recognised by Universities in the U.S. as a standard of English requirement for international students at undergraduate and post-graduate levels.

greek state certificates logoGreek State Certificates of Language Proficiency (SCLP) are designed to test functional ability to communicate in English, rather than theoretical knowledge alone. Competence in the English language is graded on 6 levels from Elementary to Advanced. This accreditation is recognised as a professional competence in the public and private sectors in Greece.

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