• Minimum required level
• Recommended for pilots with basic language skills
• Valid: 4 years

Your language skills will be assessed according to the "ICAO Holistic Description". The following requirements must be met. 

Pronunciation: It is influenced by the native language, but only sometimes affects intelligibility.

Structure: You have mastered basic grammatical structures and sentences. Errors may occur, but rarely affect meaning.

Vocabulary: Your vocabulary is sufficient to communicate on general and aviation-related topics. You can often paraphrase when vocabulary is lacking.

Fluency: Occasionally, there is a loss of fluency between practiced speech and spontaneous interaction. Filler words are not disruptive.

Comprehension: Your comprehension is mostly correct. When confronted with an unexpected topic or situation, comprehension may be slower or require clarification.

Interaction: Your responses are usually immediate, appropriate, and informative, keeping the conversation going. If there is a misunderstanding, you can ask for clarification or confirmation. 

• Pilots with a good command of the English language
• Must-have for professional pilots
• Valid: 6 years

(Almost) everyone who regularly uses English, has just graduated from high school or regularly reads/listens to English is ready for the EXTENDED level.

Your language skills will be assessed according to the "ICAO Holistic Descriptors". The following requirements are set. 

Pronunciation: Your pronunciation is influenced by your native language, but almost never affects intelligibility.

Structure: You have a consistently good command of basic grammar and basic sentence patterns. Complex structures are attempted, but with errors that sometimes interfere with meaning.

Vocabulary: Your vocabulary is sufficient to communicate on familiar and unfamiliar topics. You often know synonyms for the words you use and occasionally use idioms.

Fluency: You can converse at length about familiar topics with relative ease.

Comprehension: Your comprehension is accurate on general and work-related topics and mostly accurate on language complications.

Interaction: Your responses are direct, appropriate, and informative.

• Highest achievable level
• Not only for native speakers
• Valid: indefinitely

Level 6 is often referred to as the "native" level. However, this is not correct. ICAO has named level 6 "EXPERT " because it is possible to reach level 6 without being a native speaker.

Level 6 is also completely independent of your previous flying experience. It depends only on your language skills.

Your language skills are evaluated according to the "ICAO Holistic Description". The following requirements are set. 

Pronunciation: Can be affected by dialect, but almost never affects intelligibility.

Structure: You can use not only simple but also complex grammar and use it correctly throughout.

Vocabulary: Your vocabulary is sufficient to communicate on familiar and unfamiliar topics. You know synonyms for the words you use and know when and how to use idioms.

Fluency: You are able to speak at length with natural and effortless fluency. When you need to emphasize something, you know when to vary the flow of speech.

Comprehension: You are able to understand a wide range of linguistic and cultural nuances.

Interaction: You are able to interact effortlessly in almost all situations. You respond appropriately to verbal and nonverbal cues.