Evaluates knowledge and understanding of the English language both from a generic and an aeronautical point of view, through:

1. Series of introductory questions - The questions are asked to establish general knowledge of the language.

    

2. Messages - As in various tests currently on the market, the AFAN test offers 10 messages. During the test the candidate must listen to them and then repeat/interpret/explain.

    

3. Give advice - Questions are asked to establish understanding with a request to give instructions on what to do. This part is the one that is based on the Cambridge standards, which are the basis for the ICAO levels.

    

4. Photos - Subsequently, the candidate must answer questions regarding photos (specifically 2 photos which are shown separately) which describe situations that can occur in the aeronautical sector. Based on the type of photo, the candidate will then have to answer some more operational questions.

• Proof of identity of Candidate by displaying identity document on screen

   

• The Candidate must ensure that cell phones, pagers and other electronic devices are turned off and placed in an area other than the test area.

   

• The Candidate agrees to be photographed and to record his/her video test.

   

• The Candidate must use a private room or classroom that is not accessible to anyone (to avoid sounds that could overlap with the recording)

• The Candidate must demonstrate that no one is present (by rotating the pc with a 360° pan) in the examination room.

• Cell phone must NOT be used for the purpose of the examination.

   

• The Candidate must use and equip himself/herself with a PC or TABLET (owned by him/her) with suitable features for the online test:

   

• Camera resolution must be at least 1000 px, with built-in microphone.

• A good and stable Internet connection must be ensured to enable the camera and stand in front of the built-in or installed camera.

   

• The Candidate must use a comfortable room.

   

• The Candidate must use earphones to be connected directly to the PC or in wireless mode and agree to share his/her own device.

• Any attempt to cheat or disrupt the test in any way will cause the Test to be invalidated.

   

• Using, or attempting to use, a dictionary, pager, spell checker, electronic recorder, or cell phone, or sharing one's PC or IPAD with third parties will cause the Candidate to be disqualified.

   

• Remove any materials used during the test. This includes, but not limited to, test cards, CDs, and audio recording devices and microphones.

At the end of the exam (video-call recording) the test will be saved on the platform and later downloaded for test monitoring and stored on a special hard disk.  Unlike the traditional in-person test, the AELP Test Certificate is issued within 24hrs at the latest.

Candidates who are not satisfied with either the test day administration or their scores may appeal to the Test Center. Appeals must be submitted in writing to the Center within one month of the mailing of certificates.

• If the Candidate is found violating any of the Candidate Rules, the Test result will be invalid.

   

• The Candidate will not receive a Test Certificate but will receive a Test Invalidity Notice.

The objective of this test is to assess the Candidate's current knowledge of English according to the ICAO scale. This evaluation will be made entirely on the basis of performance during the test. No guarantees can be made or are implied about  future use of the English language. 

Candidate contacts AFAN by phone or email to book the AELP Test.

The Administrator sends the Candidate an information summary of the test/cost dates available for the exam and related exam documentation.

3 Forms are to be sent by the Candidate (Reg. Form/Enrolment Form/Mod. Enrolment).

The Examiner confirms Examination Appointment and sends link via ZOOM platform.

The Examiner completes Candidate's folder with Ass.t Report / Candidate Photo/Video Audio).

Performs downloading of test materials and saves them on a dedicated HARD DISK

Checks documents for completeness with date/signature/docs and Audio (audio length 25/30 min)

Issues the Certificate complete with time stamp and digital signature and sends it to the Candidate

Ensures the Examination Certificate is saved on the dedicated portal of ENAC Authority - BASEBEAR.COM.