Beginner Aviation-Oriented English Course. This course is designed for participants with little or no knowledge of English. It provides participants with a working knowledge of the language that will make them feel comfortable in an English speaking environment. Air traffic control and basic aeronautical terminology are introduced.

Intermediate Aviation-Oriented English Course. In this course the participants' proficiency in English comprehension and communication ability allows a greater emphasis on air traffic control and aeronautical terminology. Instructor-directed field trips take participants to control towers and other airport facilities to prepare them for independent communication.

Advanced Aviation-Oriented English Course. This course is designed for participants whose English comprehension and communication ability allow specific preparation for FAA testing and pilot transition. Individual attention is given to build confidence and professionalism in the aeronautical environment.

English Language Test Preparation Course. This course focuses on the specific skills required to pass the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery), or CEFE (Comprehensive English Fluency Exam, an ALS TOEFL-comparable exam). Most U.S. universities, institutions of higher education, and airlines require one of these exams for admission.

Participant Pilot English Language Skill Course*. This course is designed for participants who need to pass the FAA oral, written, and flight tests.

Air Traffic Control Communications Primary Course. This course is for participants whose English comprehension and communication ability allow specific preparation for FAA communications.

Air Traffic Control Communications Intermediate Course. This course is designed for participants with specific terminology training requirements, including helicopter flight.

Air Traffic Control Communications Advanced Course*. In this course language skills are learned for actual air traffic control situations.

Air Traffic Control Communications for VFR Flight. This course focuses on the terminology, phraseology and communications skills specific to VFR flight.

Air Traffic Control Communications for IFR Flight*. In this course participants learn the terminology, phraseology and communications skills specific to IFR flight.

Air Traffic Control Communications: FAA and ICAO Regulations Course*. This course is designed for participants who will fly international air routes and therefore must be able to use the communications applicable to FAA testing for conversion to an unrestricted (by language) U.S. pilot license.

Language Preparation for Foreign Pilot License Conversion Course*. This course prepares the foreign licensed pilot for FAA testing for conversion to an unrestricted (by language) U.S. pilot license.

Terminology for FAA Rating Add-On Course*. This course instructs the participant in the vocabulary, terminology and phraseology necessary for pilot FAA add-on licensing courses.

Phraseology for Transition Training from Executive to Airline Carrier Course*. This course prepares the participant in the vocabulary, terminology and phraseology necessary for pilot transition courses.

* requires internship or practicum offered by sponsoring employers and monitored by ALS in order to be awarded Certificate of Completion.

Aviation Language Schools will individually design each group's program of study. Each specialized course emphasizes those areas that are troublesome to particular foreign nationals. Aviation Language Schools long and varied experience both in and out of the United States makes it possible to identify any problem areas. These specific needs are integrated into the courses.

Beginner Aviation-Oriented English Course. This course is designed for participants with little or no knowledge of English. It provides participants with a working knowledge of the language that will make them feel comfortable in an English speaking environment. Flight attendant and basic aeronautical terminology are introduced.

Intermediate Aviation-Oriented English Course. In this course the participants' proficiency in English allows a greater emphasis on flight attendant and aeronautical terminology. Instructor-directed field trips take participants to airport facilities to prepare them for independent communication.

Advanced Aviation-Oriented English Course. This course is designed for participants whose English comprehension and communication ability allow specific preparation for Flight attendant transition. Individual attention is given to build confidence and professionalism in the aeronautical environment.

TOEFL/CEFE Study Course. This course focuses on the specific skills required to pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language and the Comprehensive English Fluency Exam. These exams are an entrance requirement of most U.S. flight attendant schools.

Flight Attendant English Language Skill Course. This course is designed for participants who need to pass the English Flight attendant oral, written and practical tests.

Flight Attendant Communications Primary Course. This course is for participants whose English comprehension and communication ability allow specific preparation for flight attendant communications.

Flight Attendant Communications Intermediate Course. This course is designed for participants with particular terminology training requirements for specific airlines.

Flight Attendant Communications Advanced Course. In this course language skills are learned for actual flight attendant situations.

Level I: Maintenance English Beginner. This level is designed for participants with little or no knowledge of English. It provides the participant with a working knowledge of the language that will make him feel comfortable in an English speaking environment. Basic maintenance and aircraft terminology are introduced.

Level II: Maintenance English Intermediate. At this level, the participant's proficiency in English allows an even greater emphasis on maintenance and aeronautical terminology. Instructor-directed field trips take the participant to aviation maintenance facilities to prepare him for independent communication.

Level III: Maintenance English Advanced. This level is designed for the participant whose English comprehension and communication ability allows specific preparation for F.A.A. testing and transition to practical maintenance application. Individual attention is given to build confidence and professionalism in the aeronautical maintenance environment.

TOEFL/CEFE Study Course. This course focuses on the specific skills required to pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language and the Comprehensive English Fluency Exam. These exams are an entrance requirement of most U.S. maintenance personnel schools.

Beginner Aircraft Dispatcher Oriented English Course. This course is designed for students with little or no knowledge of English. It provides students with a working knowledge of the language that will allow them to participate in an English speaking environment. Dispatcher, air traffic control and basic aeronautical terminology are introduced.

Intermediate Aircraft Dispatcher Oriented English Course. In this course the students' proficiency in English allows a greater emphasis on dispatcher required aeronautical terminology. Instructor-directed field trips take students to airline dispatch offices, control towers and other airport facilities to prepare them for independent professional communication.

TOEFL/CEFE Study Course. This course focuses on the specific skills required to pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language and the Comprehensive English Fluency Exam. These exams are an entrance requirement of most U.S. dispatcher and other aeronautical schools.

Dispatcher Terminology and Phraseology I - This course is for students whose English comprehension and communication ability allow specific terminology and phraseology preparation for flight plans and weather information, Notams, for dealing with maintenance problems, navigational facilities at the appropriate airport/alternate airports, for exercising flight following while a flight is in progress, etc.

Dispatcher Terminology and Phraseology II - This course is designed for students with specific terminology and phraseology training requirements, including specific weather computer systems.

Dispatcher Terminology and Phraseology III** - In this course language skills are learned for actual dispatcher situations, including the terminology and phraseology to delay or cancel a flight when applicable and to verbalize other operational decisions necessary to ensure the safety of a flight. Individual attention is given to build confidence and professionalism in the aeronautical environment.

Dispatcher English Language Skill Course**. This course is designed specifically for students who need to pass the F.A.A. Aircraft Dispatcher Knowledge Test.

** Requires internship or practicum offered by sponsoring employers and monitored by ALS in order to be awarded Certificate of Completion.