Global Aviation Training

What Global Aviation Training does

Global Aviation Training, commercially branded as Integral Education SAS (NIT 9006201827), is a privately held Colombian company (SAS) operating as an authorized ELPAC (English Language Proficiency for Aeronautical Communication) examination and training center. Its core function is administering the two-component ELPAC exam on behalf of EUROCONTROL — Paper 1 (Listening Comprehension, ~45 minutes) and Paper 2 (Oral Interaction, ~20 minutes, conducted by two certified evaluators) — and supporting candidates through a layered catalog of preparation courses. The company is the exclusive authorized ELPAC testing center in Colombia, holding dual approval from EUROCONTROL (the exam owner/developer) and the Aeronáutica Civil de Colombia (the national civil aviation authority), and serves aviation professionals across four Colombian cities: Bogotá (headquarters, Dorado Plaza), Medellín (via TLS English partnership), Cali, and Barranquilla. Beyond the standardized exam (priced at COP $1,060,000 / ~USD $328), the company sells a tiered course portfolio spanning mock exams (COP $360,000), short-format preparation (10–20 hours, COP $1.8M–$2.7M), and advanced immersion programs (up to 300 hours, COP $15.5M) targeting pilots, air traffic controllers, cabin crew, and aeronautical maintenance personnel.

The underlying technology is the ELPAC assessment framework itself, an ICAO-compliant instrument built on ICAO Doc 9835 standards and recognized in over 30 countries with a 91% first-time pass rate globally. Global Aviation Training does not own the proprietary exam engine but operates it under license, with results delivered within 4–10 business days and verifiable via a unique certificate number lookup. The company distributes through a hybrid GTM: direct-to-consumer via the inglesaero.com website with integrated payment processing and WhatsApp-based scheduling, combined with physical exam delivery at four testing locations. Revenue streams combine one-time exam administration fees (the primary line) with professional services revenue from training courses, priced across a wide range from COP $360,000 mock exams to COP $15,500,000 advanced multi-month programs. The customer base consists of individual aviation professionals rather than enterprise accounts, with no major airline or ANSP logos disclosed in source materials. The company has no disclosed funding, no headcount information, and operates as an independent entity without a parent company or institutional investors identified.

Name

Global Aviation Training

Legal name

Integral Education SAS

Website

https://inglesaero.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Global Aviation Training is a Colombian authorized ELPAC testing center that administers ICAO-recognized English proficiency exams and aviation-specific training courses for pilots, air traffic controllers, cabin crew, and maintenance personnel across four Colombian cities under EUROCONTROL and Aeronáutica Civil de Colombia authorization.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation English Proficiency Testing and Training

NAICS

Flight Training (611512), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Language Proficiency Exam Prep (CEFR, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, PTE) (EDANACAD)

Keywords

• Aviation english proficiency
• ICAO language testing
• Pilot certification exams
• Air traffic controller training
• Aeronautical english courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. ELPAC Exam Administration: Primary revenue stream from administering the ELPAC English proficiency exam for aviation professionals. Exam fee of COP $1,060,000 (approximately USD $328) per candidate. Results delivered within 4-10 business days. Additional fees for express results and administrative corrections.
2. Aviation English Training Courses: Revenue from bilingual immersion programs and ELPAC preparation courses ranging from COP $360,000 (mock exam) to COP $15,500,000 (comprehensive programs). Includes specialized training for pilots, ATC, cabin crew, and maintenance personnel.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Global Aviation Training administers the ELPAC (English Language Proficiency for Aeronautical Communication) exam, owned by EUROCONTROL and recognized by ICAO, at four physical testing centers in Colombia (Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla). The company also sells a portfolio of preparation courses and bilingual immersion programs targeted at pilots, air traffic controllers, cabin crew, and aeronautical maintenance personnel seeking ICAO-compliant English certification. Exam fee is COP $1,060,000 (~USD $328) with results delivered in 4-10 business days.

Product overview

Global Aviation Training operates as an authorized ELPAC (English Language Proficiency for Aeronautical Communication) examination and training center in Colombia, administered by Integral Education SAS. The company's core offering is the ELPAC examination—a standardized test owned by EUROCONTROL and recognized by ICAO for assessing English proficiency of pilots and air traffic controllers. The product portfolio comprises two examination components (ELPAC Paper 1 Listening Comprehension and ELPAC Paper 2 Oral Interaction), preparation courses (Simulacro Examen, Preparación ELPAC 10 and 20 Hours, Beyond Level 4), specialized bilingual immersion programs targeting ATC personnel, pilots, cabin crew, and aviation maintenance technicians, and a certificate verification service. Results are delivered within 4-8 business days, with the examination available in Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, and Barranquilla.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ELPAC Exam (Paper 1 + Paper 2)

Quantifiable outcome

• 91% of candidates pass the ELPAC exam on their first attempt
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• EUROCONTROLcoreTechnology or IntegrationEUROCONTROL is the owner and developer of the ELPAC exam. Global Aviation Training operates as an authorized exam administration center, receiving rights to administer the exam, access official preparation materials, and use the ELPAC brand. The relationship grants operational licensing for exam administration in Colombia.
• Aeronáutica Civil de ColombiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational aviation authority authorization enabling Global Aviation Training to operate as an official ELPAC testing center in Colombia. This regulatory partnership validates the company's legitimacy and allows administration of ICAO-recognized English proficiency exams for Colombian aviation professionals.
• TLS English (tls.edu.co)secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with TLS English schools in Medellín and Envigado for course delivery and exam administration. TLS locations serve as additional testing sites and course delivery venues for the ELPAC preparation programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• CAE Inc. Global aviation training leader operating full-flight simulators and crew training centers worldwide. Comparable as a broad incumbent in aviation professional training, though CAE's portfolio spans simulation, technical training, and crew services rather than language certification.
• Pearson (PTE Academic): Global assessment company operating PTE Academic and other English proficiency tests. Comparable as a broad incumbent in English proficiency testing infrastructure that competes for the same pool of internationally mobile candidates as ELPAC.
• Kaplan International: Global English language training provider operating language schools and exam preparation programs worldwide. Comparable as a broad incumbent in language exam preparation and English instruction, though not aviation-specialized.
• L3Harris Technologies (Commercial Aviation Training): Diversified aerospace and defense company with a commercial aviation training business delivering pilot and maintenance training worldwide. Comparable as a broad aviation training incumbent with overlapping pilot training customer segments.
• IDP Education (IELTS): International education and assessment company co-owning IELTS and operating test centers globally. Comparable as a broad English testing incumbent with international center operations similar in structure to Global Aviation Training's four-city Colombian network.
• FlightSafety International: Major commercial and business aviation training organization with global Learning Centers. Comparable as a broad incumbent delivering professional aviation training and certification services, with a far larger scale and broader curriculum than Global Aviation Training.
• British Council (IELTS): UK cultural organization co-administering IELTS, a widely accepted English proficiency test for international work and study. Comparable as a broad English language testing authority whose candidate pool overlaps with aviation professionals seeking certification.
• Educational Testing Service (ETS / TOEFL): US-based testing organization operating the TOEFL family of English proficiency assessments. Comparable as a broad English-language testing incumbent; while ETS is not aviation-focused, its testing administration model parallels ELPAC delivery.
• Lufthansa Aviation Training: Aviation training subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group providing type rating, cockpit and cabin crew training across Europe. Comparable as an established aviation training incumbent with a multi-segment portfolio overlapping Global Aviation Training's crew training offering.

Direct peers

• Aviation English Asia: Asia-focused aviation English training and ICAO language test preparation provider serving pilots, ATC and cabin crew. Comparable as a specialized aviation English training operator pursuing the same ICAO-compliant candidate base as Global Aviation Training.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/global-aviation-training

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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