Master the ICAO Aviation English language proficiency exam. Practise radiotelephony simulation dialogues, non-routine emergency reports, and secure your Level 4+.
Visit Official ICAO SiteThe ICAO language test is mandatory for all commercial pilots, private pilots with instrument ratings, and air traffic controllers operating internationally. Achieving Level 4 (operational), 5 (extended), or 6 (expert) is required to maintain licensing validity.
In Part 2 of the ICAO speaking test, you must listen to non-routine aviation audio emergency scenarios and report details clearly. Here is a sample task card.
The face-to-face 1-on-1 interview takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes, testing a candidate's ability to communicate clearly in routine and non-routine aviation situations.
The examiner asks conversational questions about your training history, piloting or controller background, type ratings, and flight experience.
You listen to audio recordings of various non-routine aviation emergencies (e.g. hydraulic failure, severe turbulence, or passenger medical events).
You must report exactly what occurred, explain the risks, and propose immediate piloting decisions.
A simulated radiotelephony dialogue where the candidate interacts with the examiner (playing the pilot or controller). You receive instructions, read back clearances, and manage non-routine situations.
Watch an example of a commercial pilot sitting the ICAO Aviation English language proficiency exam.
Speech must be clear and easily understood under radio static conditions, with correct stress patterns and international neutral accents.
Are you using correct structures? Examiners look for error-free structures, correct modal verbs, and tenses appropriate for command directives.
Using correct technical terms (e.g. *incursion, tail strike, windshear, depressurisation, fuel dumping*) instead of basic synonyms.
Can you comprehend rapid radio messages and interact productively? Correct readbacks and appropriate decision-making are heavily evaluated.
The ICAO Aviation English test evaluates the language proficiency of international commercial pilots and air traffic controllers in accordance with ICAO standards. Level 4 (Operational) is the mandatory minimum.
Candidates are graded on pronunciation, grammatical structure, vocabulary range, fluency, comprehension of non-routine situations, and interactive dialogue.
The test is a face-to-face 1-on-1 interview taking approximately 20 to 30 minutes, focusing heavily on interactive comprehension of emergencies.
