EXAMS / SHGM
SHGM English Proficiency Exam
The ICAO English Language Proficiency (ELP) exam is an aviation English assessment mandated under SHT-1DY by SHGM, the Turkish Directorate General of Civil Aviation. THY Academy students, TALPA members, flight school students, and all other individual applicants can take this exam.
DURATION ~30 MIN · 3 PARTS · RESULTS WITHIN 15 BUSINESS DAYS
- LVL 4 · 3 YRS
- LVL 5 · 6 YRS
- LVL 6 · UNLIMITED
01 / FORMAT
Exam format
Personal interview
A one-on-one interview in English about the candidate's professional life.
Listen to the sample recordingsListening
A single listen of two audio recordings with no visuals; note-taking is allowed.
Vocabulary, structure and pronunciation
Assessment following a 20-second review of an aviation-themed photograph.
02 / ASSESSMENT
Assessment
The final level is the lowest of the six criteria.
| 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. |
03 / RULES
Exam rules
- Appointment changes are handled by the center: if there are more than 72 hours until your exam, call the center (+90 212 662 12 01); changes are not made in the last 72 hours.
- On exam day, bring a valid photo ID (national ID card or passport) and your pilot licence; both are scanned.
- Candidates must be present at the center at least 20 minutes before the exam.
- Cancellations are handled by the center; no refund is issued for cancellations made within 3 weeks of the exam date.
04 / APPLICATION
Application and results
Have these ready before you start
- Passport-style photo
- Front side of your ID document
- Your pilot licence
- Bank transfer receipt: the amount and IBAN appear at the payment step, based on your category
Files can be JPG, PNG, GIF or PDF, up to 10 MB.
Results and certificate
Results are sent by email within 15 business days at the latest; certificate delivery details are shared in the same notification.
You can appeal your result within 45 days of your exam being completed; if your score increases on appeal, the appeal fee is refunded.
Test day rules and candidate advice