Your score is the number of correct answers out of 100. There is no penalty for guessing.
| Score Range | CEFR Equivalent | Proficiency Level | |-------------|----------------|--------------------| | 80-100 | B2 to C1 | Advanced – Ready for technical training | | 60-79 | B1 | Intermediate – Needs language support | | Below 60 | A2 | Basic – Requires full-time ESL course |
For most military programs, a passing score is 70 or higher. For specialized fields (aviation, intelligence, engineering), a score of 85+ is often required. alcpt form 117
“Students who pass Form 117 on their first attempt consistently do two things: they listen to English news daily (NPR, BBC), and they drill verb conjugation tables every morning. Don’t underestimate the simple present vs. present continuous difference—Form 117 tests that heavily.”
— Senior ESL Instructor, U.S. Army Garrison
“The reading section on Form 117 has several ‘trick’ answers that are factually true but don’t answer the question. Always reread the question stem before choosing.”
— ALCPT Test Administrator, DLIELC Your score is the number of correct answers out of 100
While Form 117 is not publicly released by DLIELC, previous forms (like 115, 116, and 118) offer excellent practice. Many commercial test prep books include retired ALCPT questions that mirror the difficulty of Form 117.
Official PDFs are not legally available online due to copyright by DLIELC. Avoid websites claiming to sell “real Form 117 answer keys”—these are often scams. Instead, use official DLIELC-approved practice materials. “Students who pass Form 117 on their first
The ALCPT is a standardized test used primarily by military forces and government agencies worldwide (such as the JLPT in Japan or various NATO forces) to measure English language proficiency. It does not test speaking or writing; it focuses entirely on Listening and Reading.
Your score on the ALCPT typically correlates to a specific ECL (English Comprehension Level), often required for specialized training or promotions.
Form 117 often uses words like unnecessary, irregular, or disproportionate. Students misread these as their positive forms. Solution: Underline prefixes like un-, in-, im-, dis- during the reading section.