Dear Customer,
Most of our colleagues are currently attending the Aero aviation trade show. We will be available by phone from Monday, April 20, 2026, through Friday, April 24, 2026, from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM. Our retail store in Egelsbach will be open during this time. It will be closed in the mornings. Email inquiries will be answered in the afternoons. We appreciate your understanding if there is a longer wait time.
With the ICAO Language Proficiency Test pilots demonstrate their sufficient knowledge and skills in the English language.
Taking the language proficiency test proves that you can express yourself precisely and clearly in the foreign language, speak freely about unexpected topics and understand your counterpart.
In order to conduct radiotelephone communications in English, language proficiency must be obtained in addition to a radiotelephone certificate. Without the language proficiency certificate, the English radiotelephone certificate cannot be used. A minimum of Level 4 is required for this.
Airline pilots (or CPL/ATPL student pilots) should have at least Level 5.
However, Level 5 tests offer less added value. For both commercial and private pilots, there are great advantages to Level 6, which puts you in a very good position both in job applications and within the pilot community. And the most important advantage: it saves money. This is because Level 6 is valid for life, which means that the test only has to be taken once.
For this reason, we recommend taking the Level 6 test directly. If you do not pass the test, but your knowledge is sufficient for Level 5, you will receive a Level 5 certificate.
We will also be happy to advise you on the choice of the appropriate examination level.
info@eisenschmidt.aero | 06103 - 205 960
The German Federal Aviation Authority also provides detailed information on the ICAO Language Proficiency Requirements » here «.
All tests take place in a relaxed atmosphere and in a friendly manner! This is very important to us!
The test procedure and test sequence is always the same, no matter if you take a level 4 or level 6 test. Only the difficulty of the tests varies.
Introduction
At the beginning the examiner explains the test procedure in detail, answers all remaining questions and checks the personal data given by the examinee.
CBT - Computer Based Training
After the briefing, the actual test begins with computer-based questions. Depending on the level, 12 to 18 questions have to be answered, which are pre-recorded and read out by the computer. All these questions have to be answered orally and in simple language.
Missed part of a question or didn't quite understand it and want to hear it again? Don't worry, there is a "SAY AGAIN" button. The entire question will then be read back to you.
Interview (duration: 15 minutes)
After that, there will be a 15-minute interview. The interview is conducted by the examiner, who is always a pilot.
First you will be asked to introduce yourself, tell the examiner about your flying experience and answer a few more questions about aviation. Then you will be shown some pictures and asked to describe the picture. The entire context of the interview will be aviation related.
The LBA presents » here « a model exam to level 4.
