1. Course Summary

The students will understand and apply the ICAO English language proficiency required competencies to objectively assess and rate the language proficiency of pilots and air traffic controllers. The aim is to ensure the standard criteria is applied consistently and uniformly without compromising safety of flight theoretical and linguistic basis of testing and this is implemented through practical exercises in the design and administration of tests.

2. Main focus of the course

2.1 Standardization of rating within a series of sessions devoted to the rating of ICAO samples of Aviation Language.
2.2 Review of the ICAO Aviation Language Proficiency Scale and its six Language Categories. In-depth analysis of special difficulties facing non-native speakers of English in each of the six categories; attention to methods of assessing proficiency in each category.
2.3 Criteria for Aviation Language Proficiency Testing and review of tests; administration of Tests; role-play exercises between the Pilot and the Controller based on the participants’ own airspace;

3. Materials & Methods

ICAO Doc 9835 AN/45
Raters are provided with specially prepared and extensive course material, including AirBooks for both improving English, and Rater Training.

4. Duration: 5 days.

The course is intended primarily for people with at least three years of experience as air traffic controller, pilot or English language expert, and who hold a Certificate of ICAO English language proficiency of at least Level 5.

25 Nov – 28 Nov & 1 Dec 2025 (per group of 10)