4
Operational
Communicate effectively in routine and unexpected aviation situations.
Simple by design
From request
to appointment.
No need to commit to a time before availability is checked. Share your preferred UTC slots and receive personal confirmation.
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Send your request
Choose the service, share your contact details and suggest up to three appointment options in UTC.
02
Confirm availability
Your appointment remains pending until the provider checks the schedule and confirms a slot in writing.
03
Arrange payment and prepare
Payment instructions and any required briefing or equipment details are shared after confirmation.
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Attend your session
Join from a quiet room with a stable internet connection, a working camera and microphone, and any required photo ID.
Understand the framework
ICAO levels, at a glance.
Language proficiency assessment considers six descriptors: pronunciation, structure, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension and interaction. The lowest descriptor can determine the overall level.
5
Extended
Demonstrate a more advanced range, flexibility and control in communication.
6
Expert
Demonstrate highly proficient language use across familiar and unfamiliar contexts.
Validity and endorsement requirements depend on the applicable licensing rules and authority. Under EASA rules, the usual validity periods are Level 4: four years, Level 5: six years, and Level 6: no expiry. Always confirm requirements with the authority that issued your licence.
Choose your next step
The right support for
your aviation English.
Whether you are booking an assessment or building confidence first, choose the service that fits your needs. Official assessment availability and eligibility must be confirmed before a booking is accepted.
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Official assessment
ICAO English proficiency assessment
Complete your official online assessment with a pilot-focused approach, using the ICAO language proficiency framework.
- Levels 4, 5 and 6 assessed at the same price
- Approximately 20 minutes for the assessment
- Flexible appointment options in UTC
- Official result and certificate handled through the testing body
- Results are typically processed promptly; allow up to 24 hours, subject to the testing body's procedures
€159 €199
Request official assessment →No online payment at this stage. Your slot and payment instructions are confirmed personally.
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Optional preparation
ICAO mock assessment
Try a practice session designed to mirror the style of an ICAO assessment, then receive individual feedback and clear areas to work on before the real exam.
- Realistic exam-style conversation
- Feedback linked to ICAO language descriptors
- Practical priorities for your preparation
- Useful before booking an official assessment
€79 €99
Request a mock →Preparation only — no official result or certificate is provided.
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Personal coaching
One-to-one aviation English lesson
Focused individual speaking and listening practice to help you communicate more naturally and confidently in aviation and everyday professional situations.
- 50-minute private online lesson
- Fluency, vocabulary and pronunciation
- Aviation scenarios and plain-English communication
- Book a single session or discuss a lesson plan
€55 €75
Request a lesson →Lessons support improvement but cannot guarantee a specific ICAO level.
About your examiner
Aviation insight.
Personal guidance.
A good language assessment should feel professional, structured and fair. Learn about the person conducting your session, their aviation background and the assessment experience before you book.
Request a session →Meet your examiner
Francesco
Active airline pilot · Wide-body operations
Your session is conducted by Francesco, an active airline pilot currently flying a wide-body aircraft for a major airline in the Middle East. His experience also includes a major European airline, so he knows 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.
01Current wide-body airline operations
02Experience with a major European airline
03Official processing through L6 Aviation OÜ
Official administration, independent second rating, results and certificates are handled by L6 Aviation OÜ as described above.
Understand the assessment
What is assessed?
The ICAO English Language Proficiency assessment looks at the communication skills pilots need for safe international operations. It is a conversation—not a memorised script or a grammar quiz.
The six ICAO language descriptors
Pronunciation
Clear, intelligible speech.
Structure
Accurate grammar and sentence construction.
Vocabulary
Range to explain, describe and paraphrase.
Fluency
Natural, steady delivery.
Comprehension
Understanding what is said, including in less routine situations.
Interaction
Appropriate, timely responses and clarification.
You are rated across all six descriptors. Your lowest individual descriptor score determines your overall language proficiency level.
Levels and validity
4
Operational
Valid for 4 years.
5
Extended
Valid for 6 years.
6
Expert
No expiry.
Validity shown under EASA rules. Your licensing authority makes the final decision on acceptance and endorsement validity. Confirm the requirements that apply to your licence before booking.
Your next steps
Once your assessment is complete
Your result documents the proficiency level you achieved. To have it reflected in your licence, you may need to send the certificate to your licensing authority and complete its required procedure.
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Check the details
Make sure your personal information, licence details and result are accurate before you send the document onward.
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Submit it as instructed
Refer to the guidance provided by your licensing authority and use its designated submission route.
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Save your paperwork
Keep a copy of the certificate along with any receipt or confirmation you receive after submitting it.
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Verify the licence update
Where an endorsement is required, check with the authority that your level and any applicable validity period have been recorded correctly.
If the authority asks for additional supporting documents, get in touch with Francesco to ask about the testing-body documentation available.
Pilot feedback
A better exam experience
starts with feeling at ease.
A calm, clear and professional assessment experience matters. Read feedback from pilots who have completed a session with PilotSpeak.
★★★★★
Student reviewsGenuine feedback, shared with permission★★★★★
“The assessment was structured and professional, but never felt intimidating. Francesco explained the process clearly and created a calm atmosphere that helped me focus on communicating naturally.”
★★★★★
“I appreciated the fair, attentive approach throughout the session. The questions felt relevant to aviation, and the examiner gave me space to express myself without making the conversation feel pressured.”
★★★★★
“Everything was explained in a clear and respectful way. Francesco was approachable and professional, which made the exam feel like a focused assessment rather than an interrogation.”
★★★★★
“The session had a relaxed atmosphere while remaining rigorous and well organised. I knew what was expected at each stage, and I felt I was assessed fairly as a pilot.”
Good to know
Questions,
answered.
Clear information helps candidates understand the service before they book.
Can I book from another country?
Online sessions can be attended from different locations if the required equipment and internet connection are available. Before booking an official assessment, check whether the relevant certificate is accepted by your licensing authority.
What do I need on the day?
Typically, a valid photo ID, a computer with camera and microphone, a stable internet connection and a quiet room. Confirm the final checklist with your provider.
When is my appointment confirmed?
Your request remains pending until availability is checked and the provider sends written confirmation. Any payment instructions should be provided at that stage.
Does a mock assessment provide a certificate?
No. A mock assessment is a preparation service. It does not produce an official result, certificate or licence endorsement.
Does receiving a certificate update my licence automatically?
No. Candidates must follow the submission and endorsement process required by the authority that issued their licence.
How do I prepare?
For an official exam, the provider should send the applicable briefing and instructions in advance. Preparation lessons can help build confidence but cannot guarantee a particular assessed level.
Your next step starts here.
Request an appointment that works around your flying schedule.
Transparency and confidence
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 bodyL6 Aviation OÜ, Estonia
Competent authorityEstonian Transport Administration (Transpordiamet)
Testing-body certificateEE/LTAB/003, issued 29 January 2026
ScopeAviation English language testing for pilots
Assessment safeguardsThe 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 Francesco as early as possible and a new slot will be arranged.
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
Before your assessment
Watch your pre-exam briefing.
Take a few minutes to watch the briefing before your appointment. It helps you understand what to expect and how to get ready for your online assessment.
- Watch before your scheduled exam
- Make sure you understand the process and instructions
- Choose a quiet space and check your equipment in advance
Pre-exam briefing · Please watch before your appointment.
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Before paying, confirm that the relevant testing arrangement and certificate are accepted by the authority that issued your pilot licence. PILOTSPEAK must only advertise official examinations once its provider and authorisation details are verified.