Online ICAO English Test for French Pilots

Written and reviewed by the ICAO Aviation English Exam team · Updated 29 October 2026 · Lire en français

Can I take the ICAO English test online from France?

Yes. The assessment is delivered online, so you can complete it from home in France, from a hotel on a layover or from anywhere else with a stable internet connection. You need a quiet room, a computer with a working camera and microphone, and valid photo identification. The session lasts 20 minutes.

What does the exam assess?

The ICAO English Language Proficiency Test, also searched for as an ICAO ELP exam, aviation English exam, pilot English test or LPT, assesses pronunciation, structure, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension and interaction. It evaluates practical spoken communication rather than technical knowledge or memorised answers. Your overall level is set by your lowest score across these six areas.

How the online process works

1. Request an appointment and, if you like, suggest up to three UTC time slots around your roster.
2. Receive personal confirmation and payment instructions.
3. Watch the pre-exam briefing and join the one-to-one online session.
4. Receive the result and certificate, normally within 12 hours and no later than 24 hours.
5. Follow the submission or endorsement process required by the DGAC.

ICAO Levels 4, 5 and 6

The assessment may result in ICAO Level 4 (Operational), Level 5 (Extended) or Level 6 (Expert). Under EASA rules, Level 4 is valid for four years, Level 5 for six years and Level 6 has no expiry. The licensing authority determines the final endorsement and validity recorded on the licence.

Who conducts and processes the examination?

The session is conducted by a certified aviation English examiner who is also an active airline pilot. 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 (testing-body certificate EE/LTAB/003).

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to be physically in France?

No. Because the exam is online, you can join from another country. Your licence-issuing authority, not your location during the call, determines the relevant endorsement process.

Is a particular ICAO level selected when booking?

No. You book the assessment, and your performance across the six ICAO language descriptors determines the result.

What should I check before paying?

Confirm that the testing-body certificate is suitable for your French licensing route and check the DGAC’s current submission instructions. Authority procedures can change. If you are unsure, send us your licence details before paying.