TALPA Test Center

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About the Exam

REV 2026-07 · SHT-1DY

Exam Format

The exam takes approximately 30 minutes in total and consists of three parts:

PART APersonal interview (10 min)
A one-on-one interview about the candidate's professional life.
PART BListening (12-15 min)
A single listen of two audio recordings with no visual theme; note-taking is allowed.
PART CVocabulary, structure and pronunciation (10 min)
Assessment following a 20-second review of an aviation-themed photograph.

The exam is recorded on video and audio; recordings are processed under KVKK. Assessment is carried out by the international test provider TEC (The English Centre).

Test Day Rules

  • Candidates must be present at the center at least 20 minutes before the exam.
  • A registration form is completed; the license and ID/passport are scanned, and an ID photo is taken.
  • Valuables are left with the secretariat; mobile phones must be switched off and kept outside the exam room.
  • Only English is spoken in the exam room; the notepaper provided may not be taken out.
  • Communicating with outsiders, taking the exam for someone else, or rule violations result in disqualification.

Candidate Advice

Do

  • Rest well before the exam and arrive on time.
  • Answer questions clearly and in complete sentences.
  • Don't hesitate to ask for a question to be repeated if unclear.
  • Refresh your aviation terminology with everyday practice.

Don't

  • Don't give memorized answers; speak naturally.
  • Don't take the notepaper out of the room during the exam.
  • Don't bring your phone into the exam room.

Results and Certificate

Exam results are announced by email within 15 business days at the latest. Once ready, you can download your certificate from the My Appointment page, or collect it in person or via cash-on-delivery courier upon request.