English Language Proficiency (ELP) Assessor

Full time
3 days / 24 hours
Part time:
Theoretical course
24 hours
Flight training
N/A

About The Course

A practical professional-development workshop for people who assess aviation English against the ICAO Language Proficiency Rating Scale (Doc 9835). Participants practise rating spoken samples, applying the six holistic descriptors, and recording consistent assessor judgements. This course prepares participants for assessor roles; it does not confer GCAA (or other competent authority) designation as a language proficiency assessor, and graduates are not automatically authorised to conduct official ELP tests. Formal designation remains with the competent authority.

Course format

Classroom €520

Online live €440

€3,120 for up to 12 participants (fixed minimum — still due if fewer than 12), then €260 per extra person. The group price covers up to 12 participants at your premises or online. Travel, accommodation and per diem for the instructor(s) are charged at cost when delivery requires travel. Enquiries: info@flightacademy.ge

Registration information

Enquire at info@flightacademy.ge with course name, preferred format and number of participants

From €440 (lowest of classroom and online live)

What you will learn

Explain the ICAO Language Proficiency Requirements and the six holistic descriptors
Apply the ICAO Language Proficiency Rating Scale (Levels 1–6) to spoken samples
Distinguish pronunciation, structure, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension and interactions in ratings
Conduct structured rating practice with calibration against sample performances
Record assessor judgements and feedback in a clear, defensible format
Identify limits of the course: formal assessor designation remains with the competent authority

Course content

ICAO LPRs and Doc 9835 overview (topic alignment)

The six holistic descriptors and Level 4 Operational standard

Rating scale practice: pronunciation, structure, vocabulary

Rating scale practice: fluency, comprehension, interactions

Interlocutor / rater roles and test-task awareness

Calibration workshop with spoken samples

Recording judgements, feedback and common rating pitfalls

Competent-authority designation vs professional development (guardrails)

Who should attend

Pilots’ English assessors, training managers, examiners and language specialists preparing for ICAO Doc 9835-style assessment roles. Suitable for flight instructors and training organisation staff who support language proficiency assessment. Does not claim that ATC is a GCAA-designated ELP assessor body.

Certificate awarded

Certificate of completion

Exam information

Will be conducted in Georgia at 1 of these 6 Airports depending on weather and flight tasking.

Natakhtari

Batumi

Tbilisi

Telavi

Kutaisi

Amrolauri

FAQ

Do I need a visa to study in Georgia?

Citizens of many CIS and European countries can enter Georgia without a visa and stay here for up to one year. We can help with an invitation if needed.

Where does the training take place?

The theoretical part (if needed) is conducted online. The flight training takes place at Natakhtari Airfield (Georgia).

Is it possible to pay for the training in installments?

Yes. All courses are paid in stages — you only pay for the current module (PPL, flight hours, etc.).

Do you provide student accommodation?

Yes. We offer accommodation either directly at the airfield or nearby Mtskheta area.

What level of English do I need?

A basic level is enough to start. Aviation English (ICAO) exam will be required — we help organize it online.

I have never flown before. Can I start from scratch?

No. For CPL(A) you must already have a PPL(A) license. If you don’t have it yet, start with PPL(A) course.

Can I start training without a medical certificate?

You will need a Class 1 Medical Certificate for CPL(A) practical training and licensing.

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