Aviation English Assessment (e-learning)

About the course

The Aviation English Assessment is designed to evaluate a wide range of English language skills, from grammar and vocabulary to speaking. Upon completion of the Assessment, your level will be assessed according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) Scale (A1-C2).

Please note that this assessment cannot be used as proof of your level of English for purposes other than your eligibility to enrol in the IATA Aviation English e-learning course and IATA Aviation English – Intense virtual classroom course.

Course Code: TAPH-13

This course is held in Partnership with LAL Language Centres

Assessment format

Please use Chrome browser to access the Assessment.

• Non-supervised online-based assessment, that can be taken any time at your convenience followed by a speaking assessment with an instructor
• You will be given 30 minutes to complete 60 multiple choice questions and 10-15 minutes in a speaking interview.
• Your assessment level will be provided to you directly after you finish the assessment questions.

Registration information

• When you click to purchase the e-learning course, you will be directed to log in to your Training Account. Please have your login details ready.

Important: Please note that if you are purchasing courses for more than one person, you must create a User Account for each individual. Registration and payment must be done through each User Account. You cannot use one User Account to purchase courses for multiple individuals. However, you may pay for multiple individuals by one credit card or bank transfer through each individual’s User Account. If you pay by bank transfer, please attach a copy of the bank transfer issued by the sender’s bank to each individual’s order.

To arrange in-house training for your company: Complete the in-house training request form or contact the salesperson in your region.

What you will learn

Upon completing this course you will be able to:

• Determine your English assessment level
• Be eligible to enrol in the IATA Aviation English eLearning course which recommends that you achieve at least level B1 (equivalent to ICAO level 3).
• Be eligible to enrol in the IATA Aviation English - Intensive course which recommends that you achieve at least level B1 (equivalent to ICAO level 3).

Course content

• English grammar
• English vocabulary
• Speaking

Who should attend

This course is recommended for aviation professionals using air-ground voice communications for international air operations including:

• Air Traffic Controllers and ATC assistants
• Private, charter and commercial pilots who fly international routes
• Aircraft dispatchers
• Aviation students and trainees

Certificate awarded

Exam/Assessment information

Please read the General Information on Self-study exams.

• Delivery method: Unsupervised online-based exam. Assessment can be taken at any time at your convenience.
• Format: 60 multiple-choice questions and 10-15 mins speaking assessment
• Time allowance: 30 minutes
• Passing grade: 70% correct answers
• Distinction: 90% correct answers
• Number of exam/assessment attempts: 1
• Your assessment level will be provided to you directly after you finish the assessment questions.

Important note: The exam/assessment should be accessed after you have completed the course module. Once you have started the assessment you can no longer access the course module.