BLOG: Validity of ICAO English

<h2 class="font-black text-3xl mt-12">ICAO English has expiry date</h2> <p class="mt-5 text-lg">In case of exams pursuant to the ICAO rules, it doesn't matter what language you took the exam in - whether it's Slovak, English, or Russian. <strong>ICAO language proficiency</strong> validity can be limited depending on language proficiency of applicants. In case an applicant has proficiency of a native speaker, the validity of their language qualification is unlimited.</p> <p class="mt-5 text-lg">The validity period also depends on the country requiring the exam (whether it is EASA region or just ICAO). It also depends on the type of profession (whether it is an exam for pilots, ATCs, or cabin crew).</p> <p class="mt-5 text-lg"><strong>If you are a holder of a license issued in accordance with EASA requirements, your language proficiency is valid in accordance with the EASA requlations.</strong></p> <h2 class="font-black text-3xl mt-12"><strong>ICAO English for pilots<br></strong></h2> <ul class="mt-5"> <li class="li-1">Level 1 – 3 – not for operational use</li> <li class="li-1">LEVEL 4 - 3 years</li> <li class="li-1">LEVEL 5 - 5 years</li> <li class="li-1">LEVEL 6 - unlimited</li> </ul> <h2>EASA English for pilots</h2> <ul class="mt-5"> <li class="li-1">Level 1 – 3 – not for operational use</li> <li class="li-1">LEVEL 4 - 4 years</li> <li class="li-1">LEVEL 5 - 6 years</li> <li class="li-1">LEVEL 6 - unlimited</li> </ul> <h2>EASA English for ATC</h2> <ul class="mt-5"> <li class="li-1">Level 1 – 3 – not for operational use</li> <li class="li-1">LEVEL 4 - 3 years</li> <li class="li-1">LEVEL 5 - 6 years</li> <li class="li-1">LEVEL 6 – 9 years</li> </ul> <p class="mt-5 text-lg">Binding date of the validity expiration is the date endorsed in your license. Generally speaking, it is end of month in which you took the exam plus the number of years depending on your profession.</p> <h2><strong>ICAO English validity example</strong></h2> <p class="mt-5 text-lg">A pilot took an exam</p> <ul class="mt-5"> <li class="li-1">pursuant to ICAO regulations</li> <li class="li-1">the pilot received LEVEL 5</li> <li class="li-1">the exam took place on 15 January 2017</li> </ul> <p class="mt-5 text-lg">The expiration date is on 30 January 2022.</p>