Online ICAO English Proficiency Test for Pilots

Take your official ICAO English exam online, one to one with an active wide-body airline pilot and certified examiner. Professional, but deliberately relaxed, so you can show your real English without unnecessary pressure.

ICAO English exam specialistsCertified examiner and active airline pilot · 200+ pilots assessed

Designed for pilots, wherever you fly

For aviation professionals in Europe, the Middle East and worldwide.

  • 20 minone-to-one online exam

    Scheduled in UTC around your roster

  • 200+pilots examined

    One-to-one online sessions in recent years

  • 4 · 5 · 6ICAO levels assessed

    Rated on all six ICAO descriptors

  • 12 htypical certificate time

    Please allow up to 24 hours

  • EE/LTAB/003approved testing body

    L6 Aviation OÜ, Estonia

  • 6website languages

    English · Italiano · Español · Português · Français · العربية

From request to certificate

No complicated checkout. Suggest up to three UTC times, get personal confirmation, arrange payment directly and join your one-to-one session.

  1. Request the exam

    Enter your details and, if you like, suggest one to three appointment options in UTC.

  2. Confirm your slot

    We check availability and confirm the best option around your roster.

  3. Arrange payment

    No payment is taken on the website. Payment details are agreed directly after confirmation.

  4. Take the exam

    Complete the online assessment. The certificate is normally issued within 12 hours; please allow up to 24.

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ICAO Aviation English Exam, specialists in online ICAO English exams for pilots

A professional assessment without unnecessary pressure

ICAO Aviation English Exam specialises in official ICAO English Language Proficiency exams for pilots. We run one-to-one exams online, and every session is conducted by a certified examiner who is also an active airline pilot, with experience across European, Turkish and Middle Eastern airline operations. We know the communication standards international multi-crew pilots work with every day.

You are treated as a fellow professional in a calm, fair setting. The examiner conducts the assessment; official administration, independent second rating, results and certificates are processed through L6 Aviation OÜ, an Estonian Language Testing Body authorised by the Estonian Transport Administration.

Pilots assessing pilots
Every exam is conducted by an active airline pilot
International experience
European, Turkish and Middle Eastern airline operations
Certified examiner
Standardised for online ICAO English assessment
Direct support
Talk to our team before the session and get clear guidance

English for the flight deck

The ICAO English Language Proficiency Test, also called the ICAO ELP test, LPT, aviation English exam or pilot English test, assesses the communication skills needed for safe international operations. It is a conversation, not a memorised script or a grammar quiz.

What is assessed

  • PronunciationClear, intelligible speech
  • StructureAccurate grammar and sentences
  • VocabularyRange to explain and paraphrase
  • FluencyNatural, steady delivery
  • ComprehensionUnderstanding what is said
  • InteractionAppropriate, timely responses

You are rated on all six ICAO descriptors. Your lowest individual score sets your overall level.

Levels and validity

4 OperationalValid for 4 years
5 ExtendedValid for 6 years
6 ExpertNo expiry

Validity shown under EASA rules. Your licensing authority makes the final decision on acceptance and endorsement validity.

Book your online ICAO ELP exam

The official exam is the main service: one to one, fully online and arranged around your roster. Preparation is optional, only if you feel you need it first.

Launch price

ICAO English Proficiency Exam

€155 Standard price €169

One of the lowest prices for an online ICAO English exam, with an airline pilot examiner.

  • All ICAO levels 4–6 included, no extra fee for Level 5 or 6
  • Exam lasts 20 minutes
  • Certified ICAO English examiner
  • Flexible UTC scheduling around your roster
  • Official certificate through an approved Language Testing Body
  • Normally issued within 12 hours; allow up to 24
Request the official exam

No online payment. Confirmation and payment are arranged personally.

Optional preparation

ICAO mock assessment

€69

A realistic exam-style conversation that shows how the real exam is run, with personal feedback against the ICAO criteria and clear priorities before your official exam.

Request a mock

A preparation service. No official result or certificate.

Optional preparation

One-to-one aviation English lesson

€45

50 minutes of speaking and listening practice: fluency, vocabulary, pronunciation, aviation scenarios and plain English. Book one lesson or a personal lesson plan.

Request a lesson

Lessons support improvement but cannot guarantee a particular ICAO level.

What candidates say

The exam was very enjoyable, much more relaxed than I expected. My certificate was issued four hours after the exam. Fantastic!
Maria C.
The examiner was very friendly. I will definitely recommend him to my colleagues.
Marco S.
Easy and to the point, no problems and no complications. I’m very happy with the process.
Stella E.

Watch the pre-exam briefing

This short video explains the exam process and what to expect. Official exam candidates should watch it before their appointment so the assessment can start smoothly and on time.

Please watch before exam day. You can come back to this section at any time from your booking reminder.
Open the briefing on YouTube

Exam-day checklist

  • Valid photo ID
  • Computer with camera and microphone
  • Stable internet connection
  • Quiet room where you can speak freely
  • Briefing video watched
  • Join a few minutes early

Know who issues your result

The exam is delivered within a regulated testing framework, not as an informal language interview. Your own licensing authority remains responsible for accepting the certificate and entering the endorsement.

Testing body
L6 Aviation OÜ, Estonia
Competent authority
Estonian Transport Administration (Transpordiamet)
Testing-body certificate
EE/LTAB/003, issued 29 January 2026
Scope
Aviation English language testing for pilots
Assessment safeguards
The official session is recorded and independently second-rated. Assessment records are securely kept by the testing body for five years, with restricted access and regulatory oversight. A written result dispute can be submitted within 10 working days.
  • PaymentInstructions follow only after your slot is personally confirmed.
  • Flexible changesIf you cancel, your appointment can be moved to another available date.
  • Direct supportContact us as early as possible and we will arrange a new slot.
Before paying: tell us which authority issued your licence if you would like to confirm it suits your licensing route.

All 31 EASA Member States

These are the current EASA Member States. Submission and endorsement procedures can differ, and the authority that issued your licence always makes the final acceptance decision.

  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czechia
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Romania
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland

List checked against the official EASA country directory. Always check your authority’s current submission instructions.

After you receive your certificate

Your certificate records your assessed level. It does not update your pilot licence automatically, so complete the endorsement process required by the authority that issued it.

  1. Check your certificate

    Confirm your name, licence details and assessed level before submitting it.

  2. Follow your authority’s process

    Use the form, portal or instructions from your licence-issuing authority.

  3. Keep your records

    Save the original certificate and proof of submission.

  4. Check the endorsement

    Confirm the correct level and validity have been entered on your licence.

If your authority asks for verification, contact us and the testing-body documentation can be provided.

Suggest your times. We confirm one slot.

Add one, two or three date and time options in UTC, or leave them blank and arrange availability directly with our team.

Your request stays pending until confirmed
Ready to register?

Complete your official registration with L6 Aviation OÜ, the approved testing body, at any time, even before you book. Upload your ID and licence details securely in about five minutes.

Complete registration
Official exam reminder: please watch the pre-exam briefing video before your confirmed appointment. The exam lasts 20 minutes.
Preferred dates and times in UTC

Optional. Add up to three options.

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This sends a booking request only. Your appointment is confirmed personally after availability is checked. No payment is taken on this website.

Questions before you book

Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp or by email.

How much does the ICAO English exam cost?

The official online exam costs €155 (launch price; standard price €169). That covers the full assessment for ICAO Levels 4, 5 and 6, with no extra fee for Level 5 or 6, and includes the official certificate issued through the approved testing body. It is one of the lowest prices for an online ICAO English exam. The optional mock assessment is €69 and a 50-minute lesson is €45.

Can I take the examination from any country?

The session is conducted online, so you can join from anywhere with a stable internet connection, a quiet room, a camera and a microphone. The assessment follows the ICAO language proficiency framework and certification is processed through an approved Language Testing Body. It is intended for EASA licensing use, but your own licensing authority always makes the final acceptance and endorsement decision. Confirm its requirements before booking.

What if my licence country is not listed?

The country section shows all 31 current EASA Member States. If your licence was issued elsewhere, contact your licensing authority before booking and ask whether it accepts a certificate processed through L6 Aviation OÜ, testing-body certificate EE/LTAB/003.

Are recognition and submission rules permanent?

No. Authority procedures and recognition requirements can change. Check the current instructions of the authority that issued your licence before booking and again before submitting your certificate.

Do I need to submit the certificate myself?

Usually, yes. Receiving the certificate does not automatically update your licence. Follow the form, portal or endorsement process required by your licence-issuing authority and keep proof of submission.

What if my authority asks for verification?

Contact us and share the authority’s request. The relevant testing-body details and supporting documentation can then be provided for the authority’s verification process.

How does the optional booking schedule work?

You may submit one, two or three preferred dates and times in UTC, or leave all options blank and discuss availability directly. We check the request and contact you personally to confirm a suitable slot. Until then, the request remains pending and no payment is due through the website.

How long is each ICAO level valid?

Validity under EASA rules is 4 years for Level 4, 6 years for Level 5, and unlimited for Level 6. Requirements can differ outside EASA or by authority, so confirm the endorsement validity with your licensing authority.

When will I receive the certificate?

The official result and certificate will normally be issued within 12 hours after the examination. Please allow a maximum processing time of up to 24 hours.

Is this an official ICAO certificate?

The assessment uses the ICAO language proficiency framework and is conducted by a certified examiner. Official administration, results and certificates are processed through an approved Language Testing Body. This independent website is not ICAO or a civil aviation authority.

What is the difference between a mock and the official exam?

The mock reproduces the style and timing of an assessment, shows you how an actual exam is conducted and includes personal feedback. It does not produce an official result, licence endorsement or certificate; its purpose is to make the format familiar and identify what to improve before the official exam.

Can I take lessons before the exam?

Yes. You can book one lesson or arrange several sessions focused on fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, comprehension and interaction. Lessons help you prepare but cannot guarantee a particular ICAO level.

What do I need on exam day?

A valid photo ID, a reliable internet connection, a computer with camera and microphone, and a quiet environment where you can speak freely.

What happens if I need to cancel?

The policy is flexible: contact us as early as possible and your appointment can be rescheduled to another available date.

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