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English Language Proficiency (ELP) Assessor

Human Factors3 days / 24 hoursIntermediate

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.

Who it is for

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.

Learning outcomes

  • 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 outline

  • 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)

Topics follow public standards: ICAO Doc 9835 (Manual on the Implementation of ICAO Language Proficiency Requirements) — public reference / topic alignment; ICAO Annex 1 — Language proficiency requirements — topic alignment only. Formal assessor designation remains with the competent authority..

Frequently asked questions

How long is the course?

The course runs 3 days / 24 hours.

Who is the course for?

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.

What delivery modes are available and what does it cost?

Classroom in Tbilisi €520, online classroom (live virtual) €440; prices per participant, excluding VAT. Groups and in-company: €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.

Where does the course take place?

Classroom sessions are held at Ana Politkovskaya Street N14, Tbilisi, Georgia. The course is also available online or in-company in Georgia or abroad.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. This is a certification training. Participants who complete the course receive a Certificate of Completion in Georgian and English. The certificate lists the course title, topics, training hours, dates and instructor. The certificate confirms the training you completed; it is not an aviation licence or rating. Our training process follows ISO 9001 quality management principles, and course content draws on published ICAO and EASA material. Whether the certificate meets your organisation's or regulator's training requirements is decided by your employer or the relevant authority. On request, we send the course syllabus and the instructor's CV in advance.

Who teaches the courses?

Training is led by Davit Mazmishvili, Head of the Training Center, who personally holds teacher licences from the Georgian Civil Aviation Agency and airline transport pilot licences (aeroplane and helicopter). On request, we send the CV of the instructor assigned to your course. These are personal qualifications, not an approval of the centre's courses by any authority.

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