OTHER INFORMATION
Who is TEA for?
TEA is suitable for professional, private or student pilots (aeroplane or helicopter), professional or student controllers, FISOs and
radio operators. It is your responsibility to check that your licence-issuing authority accepts a TEA certificate from the TEA Centre
where you take the test.
What happens on the test day?
You should arrive at the TEA Centre at least thirty minutes before your test so that the Administrator can check your details and
take your photograph (which will appear on your certificate). You do not need to provide a photograph. Make sure you bring the
passport or national identity card you registered with – you will not be allowed to take the test without it. You do not need to bring
anything else with you. Devices capable of recording must be left outside the test room. The test will be recorded for security and
quality purposes. If you are unhappy about any aspect of the test day procedures, you must speak to the Administrator on the test
day. Your test result will not be available on the test day, so please do not ask. The examiner will not give you any indication of how
you have performed in the test.
What kind of results are given?
The test performance is scored according to the ICAO Language Proficiency Rating Scale. Only your test performance is considered
by the examiners and so they cannot consider any aspect of previous experience or previous test scores as relevant. You will be
given a score from 1 to 6 for your performance in Pronunciation, Structure, Vocabulary, Fluency, Comprehension and Interactions.
The Overall Score (the ICAO Level) will be the lowest of these scores (which is a mandatory ICAO requirement). All of the scores are
recorded on the certificate.
When will I receive my certificate?
Once your performance has been assessed and once the test has been checked for examiner standards, your certificate will be
printed and posted to your TEA Centre within 10 working days of your test date. If you prefer your certificate to be delivered to your
TEA Centre by courier service, please speak to the local TEA Administrator about courier fees.
What should I do next?
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To do your best, it is strongly advised that you visit www.tea-test.com and
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listen to the sample test - here
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study the Guide for Candidates - here
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practice the Part 2 task - here
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To find your nearest TEA Centre and register, go to our TEA locations webpage and contact the local TEA Administrator listed.
GUIDE FOR TEST-TAKERS AND TEACHERS