Certification · Upper-Intermediate

English for IT
B2 certification

Show that you can interpret technical documentation, follow a detailed discussion and recognise how colleagues support a decision in English.

FormatSingle-select questions in English
Time115 minutes + 5 minutes for the tutorial and NDA
Passing score70% in each section and 70% overall
DeliveryOnline through TestNow™

Exam syllabus · EIT-B2-01

What the exam assesses

Choose one answer per question across three sections covering language use, listening and reading.

01Use of English

Select language appropriate for technical instructions, project updates and requests for clarification. Recognise how a speaker justifies a recommendation.

02Listening

Follow a discussion across several speakers or sentences. Pick out details, connect ideas and infer the intended meaning.

03Reading

Scan technical texts for a specific detail, identify the main argument and bring together information from different paragraphs.

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Aleksandra L.

A certified professional’s perspective

Recognising English skills in an IT context

“This certification formally validates my English in an IT context.”

Excerpt from LinkedIn · Shared with permission

Exam access

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One attempt plus a second chance if you don’t pass. Use the retake voucher within 90 days of the unsuccessful attempt.

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Exam preparation

Practise before the exam

The published prerequisites are B1 English or equivalent and at least 40 hours of B1 preparation. The recommended B2 preparation is 60–80 hours of instruction.

B2 · Course 1

Technical problems and instructions

Work with instructions, support requests and technical documents to identify a problem and the information needed to resolve it.

View Course 1 syllabus

B2 · Course 2

IT decisions and feedback

Practise interpreting reports, comparing options and responding to professional feedback.

View Course 2 syllabus