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What level of English is ICAO?

ICAO concentrates on the implementation, understanding, and the standardization of all the elements, towards the achievement of the English Language Proficiency Level 4 as a minimum operational level, equally valid within all Member States.



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ICAO concentrates on the implementation, understanding, and the standardization of all the elements, towards the achievement of the English Language Proficiency Level 4 as a minimum operational level, equally valid within all Member States.

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Level 5 speakers will have a more sophisticated use of English overall, but will exhibit some errors in their use of complex language structures, but not in their basic structure patterns. Vocabulary range and accuracy are sufficient to communicate effectively on common, concrete and work- related topics.

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The extended level (ICAO Level 5) fills the gap between the experts (level 6) and the basic operational qualities of level 4. If you pursue a career in aviation, e.g. as an airline pilot, level 5 could be one way for you to give proof of your English language skills, even though you're not a native speaker.

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ICAO Level 6 is so-called Expert ICAO level and is considered to be the highest level you can get when it comes to the ICAO language proficiency exam. People use to say, that you are a Native English speaker.

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ICAO Level B requires a 4.5m² fire to be extinguished at an application rate of 2.5L/min/m². ICAO Level C requires a 7.32m² fire to be extinguished at an application rate of 1.75L/min/m². All levels require a heptane fire with a 60 second pre-burn and using potable (fresh) water.

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According to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), air traffic controllers and pilots must achieve at least ICAO Operational Level 4 language proficiency to earn a licence. ICAO Expert Level 6 is the highest language proficiency level, and the certificate can remain valid for a lifetime.

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1 ICAO has six working languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish, the status of which has been established by various rules of the legislative bodies, by resolutions of the Assembly and by the recognition that the text of the Chicago Convention in these six languages is equally authentic.

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The level 5 licence endorsement will be valid for 6 years and gives you more time before you need to come back to take the revalidation exam!

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The only non-Contracting States are the Holy See and Liechtenstein.

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