FEAST Test Scoring and Pass Marks: How Eurocontrol Selection Works
There is no single FEAST pass mark. Here is how the Eurocontrol FEAST test is actually scored, why cut-offs vary by ANSP, and what counts as a good FEAST score.
One of the most common questions candidates ask is simple: what is the FEAST pass mark? The honest answer is that there is no single, fixed pass mark, and understanding why tells you a lot about how to prepare. If you are new to the test, start with our overview of what the FEAST test is.
FEAST Is Norm-Referenced, Not a Fixed Percentage
FEAST results are not graded like a school exam where 50% is a pass. Your performance is compared against a large reference group of other candidates, producing a relative score that shows how you did against the population. This is called norm-referenced scoring. It means your result depends not only on how many questions you got right, but on how your speed and accuracy compare with everyone else who has taken the test.
Why There Is No Universal Cut-Off
Each air navigation service provider sets its own selection threshold based on how many trainees it needs and how competitive its intake is. A provider with many applicants for few places can afford a higher cut-off than one running a large recruitment campaign. The same FEAST score might pass for one ANSP and fall short for another, and providers rarely publish their exact thresholds.
What the Test Actually Measures
What Counts as a Good Score
Because pass rates are typically low, often only 20 to 40 percent of candidates clear all tests, a good score means performing well above average across the whole battery rather than excelling in one area. The multitasking and memory sections are where many strong candidates lose ground, because they are difficult to do well without practice. Balanced, consistent performance beats being brilliant at one test and weak at another.
How to Maximise Your Score
You cannot change how FEAST is scored, but you can change where you sit in the distribution. Practising every test type under realistic time pressure improves both your speed and your accuracy, which is exactly what norm-referenced scoring rewards. Our FEAST preparation tips cover the strategy, and you can practise all four core cognitive areas plus a dual-task simulation through the FEAST practice tests. Try the free demo first, then get unlimited attempts with full access.
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