English for IT B2 / GSE 59-75 Certification

English for IT B2 / GSE 59-75 is a selected response English-language certification exam that tests a candidate’s ability to communicate in English at the upper-intermediate level (CEFR B2, GSE 59-75). It specifically tests a candidate’s knowledge of the structure of the language (i.e. grammar, syntax, and semantics) and a candidate’s ability to read and listen in English.

The certification holder is able to read and listen within the field of IT to an upper-intermediate level, as well as understand and effectively use all the grammar and vocabulary of the upper-intermediate level pertaining to the field of IT, in particular the fields of software development, security engineering, network engineering, product management and customer and technical support.

Becoming certified in English for IT B2 / GSE 59-75 ensures that the individual possesses a level of English that is sufficient to begin work in entry-level positions that require a basic understanding of the English language. The certification furthermore enables the individual to continue to a higher level of English language learning in order to become even more proficient in the use of the English language.


Exam specifications


Exam Information

Description

Exam Name:

English for IT B2 / GSE 59-75

Exam Short Form:

EIT B2

Exam Code/Current Exam Version:

EIT-B2-01 (Release Date: July 26, 2023)

Exam Level:

Upper Intermediate (CEFR B2 / GSE 59-75)

Associate Certifications:

Coming Soon

Prerequisites:

English skill level CEFR B1 or similar, plus a minimum of 100 hours preparation for level CEFR B2

Duration:

120 minutes – Tutorial/NDA: 5 minutes, Exam: 115 minutes

Number of Exam Items:

36

Format:

Single-selection items

Passing score:

A minimum score of 70% in each section is required in order to pass the exam with an overall score of 70%

Course Aligned:

  • English for IT 1
  • English for IT 2

Price:

$24.00 – Purchase exam voucher: Open EDG Voucher Store

Delivery Channel:

Testing Policies:

English for IT Testing Policy

Exam Syllabus:

English for IT B2 Exam Syllabus



Exam specifications

The English for IT B2 / GSE 59-75 certification exam covers the following topic areas and measures the following skills:

  1. Interpret and implement instructions, guidelines and training materials.
  2. Update colleagues on work-related topics.
  3. Incorporate goals and objectives into the working environment.
  4. Defend a point of view.

  1. Identify concerns about an issue, a product or service, or a business situation.
  2. Examine key information from a conversation.
  3. articipate in discussions and conversations, exchanging information when necessary.

  1. Analyze and prioritize opinions and recommendations.
  2. Analyze factual information from various sources.
  3. Evaluate information from various sources.
  4. Identify a problem and its cause, and identify solutions.


Person with GSE 59-75 Certificate


English for IT B2 / GSE 59-75 Certification Holder Profile

The holder of the English for IT B2 / GSE 59-75 certification demonstrates the following skills and expertise:

  • understand English grammar to an upper-intermediate level of CEFR B2, GSE 75 or equivalent
  • know how to use grammatical structures such as past and future tenses, modal verbs, adverbs
  • be familiar with the key vocabulary and phrases used in the world of IT, specifically in relation to software development, security engineering, network engineering, product management and customer and technical support
  • read complicated texts and understand the overall theme
  • parse texts to find key information
  • determine when desired information is missing from a text or document
  • understand spoken instructions when delivered by a native speaker
  • accurately follow a short conversation between two native speakers when they are discussing topics related to IT
  • understand when speakers are expressing opinions and determine their points of view