Aviation English Language Proficiency Test
The English Language Proficiency Test is a spoken English test that aims to assess the applicant’s ability to understand Aviation and Plain English and to respond intelligibly at a fully functional pace.
Applicants will be assessed on their speaking and listening proficiency based on the following criteria: Interaction, Comprehension, Fluency, Vocabulary, Structure and Pronunciation.
Pilots and Air Traffic Service Personnel shall demonstrate a minimum proficiency of at least Operational Level ‘4’ of both ICAO Standard Phraseology and plain language, to be issued with or to maintain their respective licenses.
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ICAO Rating |
Validity |
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Level 6 – Expert |
No retest needed |
000 |
000 |
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Level 5 – Extended |
6 years |
00 |
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Level 4 – Operational |
3 years |
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Level 3 – Pre-operational |
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Level 2 – Elementary |
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Level 1 – Pre-elementary |
Applicant shall demonstrate in a manner acceptable the ability to speak, and understand the English language used for radiotelephony communication at least in order to qualify for a level 4 of the ICAO Language Proficiency Rating Scale.
