About CTK ICAO Language Exams

CTK  has been established in 1997 with the purpose of offering education and travel services. From then on, our company has been successful in satisfying the needs of our customers without compromising flight safety.

From 2018, we have been offering ICAO English Language Proficiency Exams up to Level 6 mainly for professional pilots, but it is not uncommon that private pilot license holders do their exams at CTK.

Due to our unmatched experience in the field of Aviation and English, we are approved by EASA (under the Hungarian Civil Aviation Authority) to issue certificates up to the highest level possible, Level 6.

Our Team is made up of both aviation and language experts, which guarantees the validity of our assessments. 

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The highest possible quality is ensured by our immense experience; we are:

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• Airline Pilots (>10000 hours)
  - to know from first hand what you are required to perform in real life.
   

• Air Traffic Controllers
  - to know what ATC expects
   

• Flight Instructors (TRI, FI, IRI, SI)
  - to know how to instruct and how to test the candidate
   

• English Language Teachers (with more than 40 years of teaching experience and PhD in English Language)​​
   

• Aeronautical Engineers
  - to have high level of technical understanding and effective procedures

About the Exam

What is the ICAO ELP?

Why is it so important?

What should I know to get the ELP Certificate?

What are the types of certificates?

English Language Proficiency

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ICAO has been focusing more attention to human factors, as mechanical failures feature less prominently in aircraft accidents. Communication is one human element that is receiving renewed attention.
 

Whis is why, EASA also implemented the ICAO examination system in English Language Proficiency (ELP) in order to assess the level of your command of English Language.

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Safety

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As language is the bedrock of communication, English Language Proficiency is a flight safety issue. From our side, the highest level of flight safety is guaranteed, have a look at our team! 

ICAO ELP is therefore required to fulfil your duties as a Professional Pilot (Instrument Rating, Airline Transport Pilot License), but it is mandatory for Private Pilot License holders as well if, they want to fly abroad.

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Aviation English and Radiotelephony

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You must prove that you are able to understand basic radiotelephony and you must be in command of "plain" aviation related English language.

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The assessment focuses on the above-mentioned aspects rather than your knowledge of technical or operational aspects.

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You will be evaluated on six so-called holistic descriptors:
Pronunciation, Vocabulary, Structure, Fluency, Comprehension and Interaction.

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There are 6 levels.

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You must achieve at least Level 4 to pass the exam.

Level 5

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Extended Level

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between B2-C1 common EU frw.

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6 years of validity

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Level 4

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Operational Level

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between B1-B2
common EU frw.

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4 years of Validity

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Level 6

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Expert Level

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close to C2 common EU frw.

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valid for a lifetime

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How does an ELP Exam look like?

The ELP Test is an oral examination

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It must be emphasized that the ELP exam is an oral examination, no writing, nor translation is required.

The exam at CTK has the following structure:

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PART I: Personal Interview (10 min.)

This part is basically an aviation related personal interview. The Interlocutor will ask basic career related questions.

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PART II: Audio Comprehension (15 min.)

In this part of the assessment, your listening and comprehension skills are tested. You will hear 4 aviation related audios.

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PART III: Picture Description (10 min.)

In the last phase, you are required to elaborate on a topic presented on an aviation related photograph.

What do I need to take with me?

Have your ID/Passport, License (if applicable) on you.

The examination fee is 100 EUR (incl. VAT)

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