Sheesh, if Tommy's masterful use of the English language in that post is any sign of the education level required by OAT, I'd say anyone with a pulse can get in so long as they can make a good show in the compass tests. It will be interesting to see if this changes once the JAA implements mandatory English testing as rumoured they might do. As well as trying to speak English, may I suggest learning to write it well too. CV preparation time is only about seven months away for your first draft m8!