English Language Test for Aviation (RELTA)
What is RELTA?
RELTA is a test of aviation English for pilots and Air Traffic Controllers, developed by RMIT, the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology.
RELTA is fully compliant with ICAO language proficiency requirements,
and is endorsed by the civil aviation authorities of over 20 countries.
RELTA is the world’s most popular test of aviation English, with over
20,000 successful candidates to date.
RELTA tests a candidate’s ability to use plain English in an aviation context, and standard ICAO phraseology. The test comprises two parts: speaking and listening, and is conducted live by qualified examiners and then marked externally by RMIT raters.
Why take RELTA?
ICAO compliant test designed by industry and academic experts – RMIT and Quantas
International recognition and credibility
Tests all 6 ICAO levels and all 6 ICAO assessment areas
Different versions for pilots (ATPL/CPL, PPL) and controllers (TWR, APP, ACC)
Test preparation
PLS offers an Aviation English course which is suitable preparation for the RELTA.
Contact PLS to arrange an Aviation English course which will help you to prepare for the test.
RELTA can be taken on demand at Professional Language Solutions, 11 Coldbath Square, London EC1R 5HL.
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Can we help?
For further information on this test,
or to check availability, contact:
+44 (0)20 7689 1900
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