BENCHMARK TEST OF ENGLISH FOR AVIATION (b-TEA)
b-TEA is:- is a simple, cheap and fast way of assessing and determining training needs is most suitable for determining approximate ICAO levels from 2 to 5 consists of 140 multiple-choice questions lasts for a maximum of 45 minutes Technical Requirements b-TEA is designed to be used on a desktop computer (not a phone or tablet). We recommend using the latest version of Internet Explorer, Google Chrome or Firefox. Your browser must have Javascript activated and pop-up blockers disabled. Internet Connection Minimum: 300kb / second (check your speed at www.speedtest.org) Audio The test contains listening exercises so you will need to check that your headphones are working correctly. How should the test be delivered? Ideally the test should be delivered under secure conditions. The employer (the airline, ATS provider, Flightschool etc.) will be responsible for checking identity documents and for ensuring that candidates have a maximum of 45 minutes to complete the test. 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"). For each question there is only one correct answer. Users receive a percentage score and the corresponding ICAO level score. How do I register? Complete the registration form here How do I pay? The fee is £20 GBP per test. Click the Pay Now button. After the payment is received then you will receive an email with your login details (within 2 working days) How quickly do I receive my results? Results will be emailed within 2 working days.
b-TEA is an online, 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 this Benchmark Test (b-TEA) and the full TEA test - 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.