Take the ICAO language test online

On the one hand, we offer our training software for this in our webshop. In addition to extensive elearning and countless exercises, it also includes sample exams. You can also book online coaching with an English teacher.

We will certify your language competence up to ICAO Level 6.

This list only includes inspectors and inspection bodies for which the LBA is the supervisory authority. In our case, however, this is the Austrian Austro Control GmbH in Vienna. Nevertheless, our inspections are recognized without restriction by the LBA and the local aviation authorities in Germany.

No, our testing system does not require you to commit to a specific level in advance. After the exam, you will receive a certificate for the level that corresponds to your language level. It is therefore not the case that if you do not reach the desired level, the exam will be graded as “failed” and you will have to take the exam again (except for level 3 and below).

• Your language tester will contact you via Skype or zoom on the agreed test date. First, some personal data will be entered into the system and a screenshot of you and your ID card will be taken for ID verification. The examiner will then give you some final instructions about the exam and you can ask questions. The exam will then begin:
• First, 18 randomly selected questions are read out to you by the computer, to which you answer freely. These are aviation-related questions, but not technical questions.
• The questions are linked to your aviation background, i.e. if you are a student pilot still in training, you will be confronted with different questions than holders of a PPL private pilot license. Holders of a CPL or ATPL license can expect different questions, tailored to the general aviation or commercial aviation background that you have and feel most comfortable with.
• In each case, you must describe what you see in a picture twice, spell it according to the NATO alphabet and answer general questions about your personal aviation reference.
• If you are not a student pilot or are only aiming for level 4, there are then 2 ATIS interpretations and 2 tasks from the Listening Comprehension section, where you have to reproduce a radio message (commercial aviation) or a short conversation between 2 pilots.
• For student pilots there are therefore only 16 questions in total and for L4 exams only 12 questions.
• This is followed by a 15-minute interview with the examiner. There are no fixed topics.
• In the L4 only exam, this interview only lasts 10 minutes.
• At the end of the examination, it is assessed by the examiner and then forwarded to the second examiner (LPLE). The second examiner then also assesses it and determines the final level achieved.
• You will then receive your language certificate by email 1 to 2 working days later.

No, except for level 3 and below, you will simply be certified at the level that corresponds to your language level. Example: You indicate that you would like to reach L6. If the exam then shows that your language competence does not correspond to level 6, the exam is not “worthless” and must be repeated, but instead a level corresponding to less than level 6 will be certified in the certificate.

Yes, at any time. There is no difference in the test.

Yes, that is not a problem. However, you will have to apply for a new flight license in any case.

Yes, this is possible up to 90 days before the expiry date.

Unfortunately, the FCL.055 ICAO language test is not recognized for air traffic controllers. However, in a letter dated 02.02.2021, the BAF announced that it will also recognize language examinations for AFISOs conducted in accordance with FCL.055 until further notice. Please refer to the BAF link provided here. Nevertheless, we strongly recommend that you clarify independently with us before taking the exam whether the exam taken here is still recognized with reference to the letter from the BAF available here: https://www.baf.bund.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Publikationen_BAFReferate/SOP/sop_FSPersAV_AFISO_Sprache.pdf?__blob=publicationFile&v=2

Yes, Regulation (EU) 2019/1747 has been in force since 11.11.2019. It regulates and FCL.055 (e) a general recognition of language proficiency tests carried out according to a procedure by other member states: e) The demonstration of language proficiency and the ability to use English for IR or EIR holders shall be done through a method of assessment established by any competent authority.

Yes, Regulation (EU) 2019/1747 has been in force since 11.11.2019. It regulates and FCL.055 (e) a general recognition of language proficiency tests carried out according to a procedure by other member states: e) The demonstration of language proficiency and the ability to use English for IR or EIR holders shall be done through a method of assessment established by any competent authority. Since 01 July 2020, our exams have also been recognized by the Swiss FOCA up to level 6.

Yes, the examination is handled by the LAB110, which is based in Austria and confirmed by Austrocontrol.

Regulation (EU) 2019/1747 has been in force since 11.11.2019. It regulates and FCL.055 (e) a general recognition of language proficiency tests carried out according to a procedure by other member states: e) The demonstration of language proficiency and the ability to use English for IR or EIR holders shall be done through a method of assessment established by any competent authority.

However, please be sure to check with your competent authority in advance, as some EASA states have not yet fully implemented this so-called Opinion 5 despite the legal requirement.