ICAO English assessment

• Conversation on a general topic
• Explanation of technical terms
• Reading abbreviations and numbers using aviation phraseology
• Message decoding: METAR, TAF or NOTAM
• Analysis and description of an image with an aviation theme
• Listening to the ATIS message followed by a readback
• Communication with ATC during the simulated flight according to the scenario

Assessed areas

Examiners evaluate language proficiency level during the exam in six language areas:

• Pronunciation
• Grammar and sentence structure
• Vocabulary
• Fluency of speech
• Understanding
• Interaction

 

Each area is evaluated with Level 1 to 6. The lowest value of all language areas is the final result of the entire examination - ICAO English Level.

Levels and Validity of the ICAO English exam

ICAO Level 4 - Operational Level - valid for 4 years (minimum operational level of language competence)

ICAO Level 5 – Extended Level – valid for 6 years

ICAO Level 6 – Expert Level – unlimited validity (no expiration)

 

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