EFTA FAQ

The EFTA is designed to give you information about your English language skills specifically related to flight training. Taking the EFTA before you begin flight training will help determine if you need Aviation English training first. By taking the EFTA and Aviation English classes, you can start flight training prepared!

The test includes 13 questions that cover a range of topics. You'll record videos of yourself saying your answers in English. The EFTA is not a test of your aviation knowledge.

The EFTA measures your English language skills. You can prepare by practicing speaking about a variety of general and aviation-related topics.

Register for the EFTA through Embry-Riddle's Office of Professional Education

There are no prerequisites for taking the test.

The EFTA takes up to 90 minutes to complete.

You will need a laptop or desktop computer, webcam, headphones, microphone, and a reliable Internet connection.

Your overall English proficiency takes time and effort to improve significantly. If you want to take the EFTA again, you must wait 3 months. During those 3 months, consider taking an English class or doing self-study to improve your overall proficiency.

If you experience a technical issue, you can use the second attempt. Only answers in your second attempt that were not successfully submitted in your first attempt will be rated.

You must answer 12 out of the 13 questions for your test to be rated.

Your results will be available within 3 weeks after the date you took the test.

Your results will include information about your proficiency level in each skill, and an overall rating, determined by your lowest skill. Based on the overall rating, the results will include a recommendation about whether to begin flight training.

EFTA results are valid for one year. Results will not be reported or sent by ERAU after one year.

EFTA results will provide individual proficiency levels for each of the six skills (pronunciation, structure, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and interaction), as well as an explanation of your proficiency in each skill. You will also receive an overall rating, determined by your lowest skill score. Based on the overall rating, the results will include a recommendation about whether to begin flight training.

Your EFTA results are an indication of how ready you are to begin flight training in English. If your overall rating is Elementary or Developing, it is recommended that you take Aviation English classes before flight training. If your overall rating is Advanced or Prepared, you likely already have the English language skills needed to be successful in flight training.

During the test, you will provide the name of the flight school, and the name and contact information of the administrator at the flight school to whom you want your results sent.

You must submit a photo or a scanned copy of an official identification such as a passport or a government identification card. The identification should include your name and photo. Your identification will not be shared with third parties.

You are not allowed to take notes during the test. You should try to speak spontaneously from your mind.

Mobile devices are not permitted during the test.

If you violate the test rules, ERAU can cancel your results.