Certification · Intermediate

English for IT
B1 certification

Show that you can follow a project discussion, give instructions and explain what your team has delivered in English.

Format31 items in English
Time50 minutes + 5 minutes for the tutorial and NDA
Passing score70% in each section and 70% overall
DeliveryOnline through TestNow™

Exam syllabus · EIT-B1-01

What the exam assesses

Choose answers in the first three sections, type your writing responses and record your speaking responses.

01Use of English

Choose the right tense or word form. Use gerunds, infinitives and modal verbs to express obligations and describe what was necessary in the past.

02Listening

Follow instructions and requests in a conversation. Listen for conditions, quantities, time references and what a speaker says has already happened.

03Reading

Read process descriptions and identify who did what, when it happened and which conditions apply.

04Writing

Type sentences or short paragraphs to describe a process or result. Use IT vocabulary, time references and conditional language to add detail.

05Speaking

Record explanations of digital tasks, product features and possible solutions. Ask for instructions and describe the steps another person should take.

Writing and speaking responses are assessed using AI. The testing policies explain human review and how to request rescoring. Read the testing policies.

Exam access

Choose your B1 exam voucher

Exam vouchers are sold separately from the courses. Use your first attempt within 12 months of purchase.

Exam with retake

One attempt plus a second chance if you don’t pass. You can retake the exam from day 20 through day 90 after the failed 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. Both courses are optional.

B1 · Course 1

IT projects and technical choices

Follow an IT project, identify customer needs and explain a technical choice.

View Course 1 syllabus

B1 · Course 2

Presentations and community events

Practise following presentations and answering questions at an IT community event.

View Course 2 syllabus

After B1, explore the B2 Upper-Intermediate courses or review the B2 certification exam.