The Overseas Flight Training Preparation Test
The Overseas Flight Preparation Test (OFTPT) measures the language ability of ab initio cadet pilots who want to do their practical flight training where English is used as the language of communication. Results indicate the readiness of test takers to engage successfully in practical flight training. There are three categories of readiness:
- Ready
- Minimally Ready
- Not Ready
These categories correspond to a probable level on the ICAO Language Proficiency Rating scale so that progress can be tracked using the aviation industry standard for assessing language proficiency.
The OFTPT is a diagnostic test. In order to provide as much information as possible to test takers about their performance, their score report contains a breakdown of correct and incorrect answers within each section of the test as well as an overall score. This allows the test taker to identify the exact language abilities they need to focus on to improve. In addition to the score, specific learning activities that target the areas of weakness are suggested. In this way, test takers receive a detailed, personalised action plan for their language development.
