Author: Paul

BENCHMARK TEST OF ENGLISH FOR AVIATION

Benchmark Test of English for Aviation

WHO DEVELOPED B-TEA?
B-TEA has been developed by Mayflower College in the UK. Mayflower College is a leader in Aviation English training and testing and also owns:
Test of English for Aviation (TEA) - this is a face-to-face test accredited by many different national aviation authorities (including Argentina) for the purposes of formally assessing pilots’ and air traffic controllers’ level of English according to the ICAO scale.
‘Climb-Level 4’ - the leading online training programme for pilots and controllers aiming to reach ICAO Level 4 or 5.
WHAT IS B-TEA?
Benchmark Test of English for Aviation (B-TEA) is an internet-based, multiple-choice test which assesses a candidate's English ability for benchmarking / diagnostic purposes. The test assesses a candidate's knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and listening comprehension skills. It does not attempt to assess a candidate's spoken English. This means that it cannot be used for licensing purposes but it can be a simple, cheap and fast way of assessing a large number of people in order to determine their training needs.
Mayflower College has tested a number of aviation specialists with both the B-TEA test and the face-to-face test called Test of English for Aviation (TEA).
The results of this research indicate an acceptable correlation between the two tests. We are therefore able to conclude that a score of x on the Benchmark Test (B-TEA) is equivalent to a score of y on the ICAO language proficiency scale.
b-TEA is most suitable for determining indicative ICAO levels from 2 to 5.
The test consists of 140 multiple-choice questions and lasts for approximately 45 minutes.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
A computer with internet access (the test will not work on tablets or smart phones)
Internet Explorer , Firefox, Safari or Opera
Headphones or external speakers
Adobe Flash Player 8 or higher (a free download from http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer )

Benchmark Test of English for Aviation

HOW SHOULD THE TEST BE DELIVERED?
Ideally the test should be delivered under secure conditions. The employer or association will be responsible for checking identity documents.
Individual pilots and controllers can also take the test independently in order to assess their own level.
HOW IS THE TEST SCORED The candidate receives points for each correct answer and zero points for each incorrect answer (there is no "negative marking"). Candidates must attempt every question. For each question there is only one correct answer. Users receive a percentage score and the corresponding ICAO level score.
CAN A CANDIDATES CHANGE HIS / HER ANSWER?
Yes, although candidates cannot go back to a previous screen.
Candidates need to answer all the questions on the screen before being able to move to the next screen.
CAN A CANDIDATES LISTEN TO AUDIO FILES MORE THAN ONCE?
Some audio files can be listed to twice and some only one time.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact:
APTA
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