EXAMS / SGHM
SGHM English Proficiency
LVL 4LVL 5LVL 6The ICAO English Language Proficiency (ELP) exam is an aviation English assessment mandated by SHGM under SHT-1DY. THY Academy students, TALPA members, flight school students, and all other individual applicants can take this exam.
DURATION ~30 MIN · 3 PARTS · VALIDITY LVL 4: 3 YRS · LVL 5: 6 YRS · LVL 6: UNLIMITED
01 / FORMAT
Exam format
PART A~10 MIN
Personal interview
A one-on-one interview in English about the candidate's professional life.
03:24PART B12-15 MIN
Listening
A single listen of two audio recordings with no visuals; note-taking is allowed.
PART C~10 MIN
Vocabulary, structure and pronunciation
Assessment following a 20-second review of an aviation-themed photograph.
02 / ASSESSMENT
Assessment
| Criterion | Description |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | Intelligibility of pronunciation, stress, rhythm and intonation. |
| Structure | Accurate use of basic and complex grammatical structures. |
| Vocabulary | Range and accuracy of vocabulary, including idiomatic usage. |
| Fluency | Tempo of speech, hesitation and natural use of discourse markers. |
| Comprehension | Understanding on common, concrete and work-related topics. |
| Interaction | Immediate, appropriate responses; maintaining and verifying the exchange. |
The final level is the lowest of the six criteria.
03 / FEE & RULES
Fee and rules
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The current fee is shown at the payment step of the application wizard.
- Self-service appointment changes are not possible within 72 hours of the exam; call the center for changes.
- A valid photo ID (national ID card or passport) is mandatory on exam day.
- Candidates must be present at the center at least 20 minutes before the exam.