ICAO ENGLISH
ICAO EN Exam Content
- General topic conversation
- Explanation of technical terms
- Reading abbreviations and numbers using aviation phraseology
- Message decoding: METAR, TAF or NOTAM
- Analysis and description of aviation-themed images
- Listening to ATIS message with subsequent decoding
- Communication with ATC during simulated flight according to scenario
Assessed Areas
Examiners assess the level in six language areas during the language proficiency check:
- pronunciation
- grammar and sentence structure
- vocabulary
- fluency
- comprehension
- interaction
Each area is rated at level 1 to 6. The lowest score from all language areas is the final result of the entire proficiency check – ICAO English Level.
ICAO EN Exam Levels and Validity
ICAO Level 4 – Operational Level – valid for 4 years (minimum operational level of language proficiency)
ICAO Level 5 – Extended Level – valid for 6 years
ICAO Level 6 – Expert Level – unlimited validity (no expiration)
