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ICAO English Proficiency Exam

Get officially certified from anywhere in the world with our ICAO English exam online, fully compliant with ICAO standards (Doc 9835) and EASA FCL.055, and recognized across all EASA member states and many other civil aviation authorities worldwide. Results are delivered in just 3 business days

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Why Choose Our ICAO English Exam?

Whether you’re a student pilot preparing for your first license, a captain renewing your ELP certificate, or an air traffic controller meeting compliance requirements, our online ICAO exam is designed for convenience without compromising accuracy or credibility.

We also provide free pre-exam guidance materials to help you feel confident on test day, plus optional mock tests for a realistic simulation.

Exam Format – What to Expect

The ICAO English exam fully online assesses all six ICAO language proficiency skills:
Pronunciation, Structure, Vocabulary, Fluency, Comprehension, and Interaction.

Total Duration: 35–40 minutes

Semi-Direct Component (20–25 minutes)

This section is completed via our secure testing platform while connected to Zoom. Tasks include:

  • ICAO Exam Image Description – You will be shown aviation-related images and asked to describe them clearly and accurately.
  • ICAO English ATIS Readback Practice – You’ll listen to simulated ATIS messages and repeat them accurately, using correct pronunciation and phraseology.
  • Scenario-Based Questions – Respond to realistic in-flight or ATC situations that test your ability to handle routine and non-routine communications.
  • Aviation Vocabulary & Grammar – Demonstrate operational phraseology knowledge alongside general English language accuracy.

ICAO English Interview Exam (10–15 minutes)

A live conversation with a certified aviation English examiner online. This section is designed to test real-time interaction and problem-solving skills in English. Topics may include:

  •  Your flying experience and background
  • Training history and operational scenarios
  • Decision-making in non-standard aviation situations

By the end of the test, your responses will be evaluated according to ICAO level descriptors.

Certification & ICAO Exam Levels Explained

Validity Periods:

Your results will include:

· ICAO English Proficiency Certificate (Level 4, 5, or 6)

· Official EASA FCL.055 ICAO English Exam documentation

Digital and printable versions for easy submission to licensing authorities

What is ICAO Level 4?

Level 4 is the minimum operational standard required for international flights. It confirms that pilots and ATCs can handle both routine and unexpected communications effectively.

How to Get ICAO Level 6 Certification?

To achieve Level 6, you must demonstrate near-native English fluency, handle complex communications flawlessly, and maintain clear pronunciation under operational stress. Many candidates aiming for Level 6 complete our ICAO exam preparation course or one-on-one aviation English training online.

How to Take the ICAO English
Test Online – Step by Step

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Step 1

Book ICAO English Test Online

Choose your preferred date and time through our booking system. Payment is securely processed, and you will receive confirmation immediately.

Step 2

Take ICAO English Proficiency Test Online

On your exam day, join the Zoom call with your examiner. Follow their instructions as you complete both parts of the exam.

Booking ICAO English test online through easy reservation system
Pilots preparing for ICAO English exam with checklist and guidance

Step 3

Prepare

 (Optional but recommended)

Consider taking our ICAO exam preparation course or mock test to familiarize yourself with the exam format.

Step 4

Get Certified

Within 3 business days, you’ll receive your ICAO English proficiency certificate by email, along with all required documentation.

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Our Pricing

Competitors charge between €199–€350 for similar ICAO English test EASA member states certifications. Our pricing is intentionally kept affordable while maintaining the highest quality standards.

Exam Simulation (Mock Test)

69,00€

ICAO English Proficiency Exam​

169,00€

One-on-One Aviation English Training Online

29,00€/Hour

Preparation Tips – How to Pass the ICAO English Test

Practice ICAO exam image description

 daily to improve vocabulary recall and sentence structure.

Listen to real ATC communications

via online ATC feeds to sharpen comprehension skills.

Review ICAO English level descriptors

so you understand how your score will be determined.

Learn and apply standard

radiotelephony phraseology consistently.

Take a mock test

 to reduce anxiety and experience realistic exam conditions.

Simulate operational stress conditions

 (e.g., responding quickly without pauses) to improve fluency.

Book Your ICAO English Test Online Today at ICAOSpeak

Get your ICAO English ELP certification quickly, easily, and without leaving home.

FAQ – ICAO English
Exam

Yes. Our ICAO English exam is 100% online via Zoom, with both semi-direct and live examiner components.

Yes. Many civil aviation authorities worldwide accept EASA-compliant ICAO exam results.

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