The EALT test scores

The EALT provides a profile of the candidate’s proficiency in spoken English in the context of aviation in compliance with the ICAO Language Proficiency Requirements and in accordance with the requirements of Directive 2006/23/EC of the European Union.

The test scores provided can be used as evidence of language proficiency as may be required for licence endorsement purposes. The scores are valid, reliable and consistent.

Candidates receive level ratings in accordance with the ICAO Language Proficiency Rating Scale from Pre-elementary Level 1 to Expert Level 6.

A score is reported for each of the six features of language contained in the Rating Scale. The scores achieved in each of the individual features are then reviewed, and the lowest score attained from among the six becomes the Overall Score or Rating awarded to the candidate. The individual ratings for each of the six features of language and the Overall Rating is reported as a whole number (i.e. no fractional or + / - level scores are given) on the EALT Test Report.

All documentation and records in relation to a candidate’s performance and assessment are stored securely.