The GEP Aviation Exam evaluates a candidate's English language proficiency within a real aviation context, assessing both listening comprehension and speaking skills required for radiotelephony communication between pilots, air traffic controllers, and other aviation agencies.

The exam is 100% developed within an aviation context and is used by more than 100 organizations worldwide to officially assess their aeronautical personnel.

GEP Aviation Exam - Exam Structure

Listening: Listening comprehension - 30 minutes

  • Short ATC-to-pilot communications
  • ATIS reports
  • Communications between ATC and pilots in non-routine situations
  • Communications between pilots, ATC, and other aviation agencies in non-routine situations

Speaking: Open ended question prompts - 20 minutes

  • Part 1: Radio communication simulation between ATC and pilot (6-8 minutes), followed by a description of a situation that has just occurred (2-4 minutes)
  • Part 2: Description of an image followed by specific questions about the situation shown in the photograph (4-6 minutes)
  • Part 3: Broad questions related to aviation in general. Aviation knowledge is not being assessed; the focus is on the candidate's use of language (4-6 minutes)

GEP Aviation Exam - Advantages

  • Fast result delivery: results in as little as 5 business days with human raters, and immediate results using AI rating
  • The most affordable option on the market: € 25 EUR
  • The most aviation-focused exam, developed 100% within an aviation context
  • International human raters and AI rating
  • 89% of candidates pass the exam on their first attempt
  • More than 1,500,000 candidates have been assessed through GEP

GEP Aviation Exam - Preparation Program (20 hours)

  • Placement Assessment: A language specialist conducts a placement interview to determine the most appropriate ICAO language proficiency level at which the candidate should be assessed
  • Language Component (10 hours): Focused on strengthening sentence structure, connectors, discourse markers, and the vocabulary required by ICAO for each proficiency level, with an emphasis on practical application
  • Technical Component (10 hours): Focused on understanding the exam structure, format, and assessment process, with practical tips for taking the exam

Additionally, candidates can access a one-on-one Preparation Hour (€ 80 EUR) focused on test familiarization and standardization, as well as a Diagnostic Assessment to find out their current English proficiency level based on the ICAO Language Proficiency Descriptors.

Accreditation and Security

GEP Aviation Exam is internationally recognized by Gatehouse Awards (UK), regulated by Ofqual, and is an associate member of ALTE (Association of Language Testers in Europe). It is also endorsed by the Ministries of Education in Colombia and Ecuador.

The exam uses artificial intelligence proctoring, including video analysis, a safe exam browser, copy-paste blocking, facial recognition, and content moderation. Each certification exam includes a photo of the candidate and a QR code for validation.

In general, the GEP Aviation Exam tests the candidate's ability to communicate effectively and safely in real aviation scenarios, both in routine and non-routine situations.

Example: the candidate can understand and respond appropriately to ATC instructions during an in-flight emergency simulation.