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AVIATION ENGLISH
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS........................................................................................ 2
AVIATION ENGLISH INTRODUCTION................................................................. 3
ICAO COURSE 291 - AVIATION ENGLISH FOR AB-INITIO PILOTS ........................ 4
ICAO 291: AVIATION ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONALS PILOTS AND AIR TRAFFIC
CONTROLLERS.................................................................................................. 5
REFRESHER COURSES FOR PILOTS AND AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS,
PERSONNEL LICENSING .................................................................................... 6
AVIATION ENGLISH: TRAIN THE TRAINER PROGRAM ....................................... 7
AVIATION ENGLISH: TESTER / RATER COURSE.................................................. 8
ICE AVIATION
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AVIATION ENGLISH INTRODUCTION
(English for Aviation Personnel, including special training for Pilots and Air Traffic
Controllers aligned with the ICAO Language Proficiency Rating Scale)
Legal Obligations
The International Civil Aviation Organizations (ICAO) Resolution A32-16 of 1998 states that Council
& Commission strengthen provisions... obligating Contracting States to take steps to ensure that air
traffic controllers and flight crews involved in flight operations in airspace where the use of the English
language is required, are proficient in conducting and comprehending radiotelephony
communications in the English language.
In addition, Resolution A36-11 entitled Proficiency in the English language used for radiotelephony
communications directs the Council to support Contracting States in their implementation of the
language proficiency requirements by establishing globally harmonized language testing criteria.
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) grades English Language performance on a scale of
1 to 6:
Level 1:
Level 2:
Level 3:
Pre-elementary
Elementary
Pre-Operational
Level 4:
Level 5:
Level 6:
Operational
Extended
Expert
By March 2011, ICAO has prescribed that all Air Traffic Controllers, Pilots and staff utilising English in
R/T communication in international routes should conform to ICAO English proficiency requirements
(i.e. Level 4 or above). Evidence of a certification from an approved test centre is mandatory.
Candidates at Level 4 are also required to undertake the test every three (3) years and those at Level 5
every SIX (6) years, failing which they would not be licensed to operate on international routes.
In line with ICAO regulations, pilots, air traffic controllers and aeronautical station operators shall
demonstrate competency in levels in line with all the following SIX (6) descriptors:
1.
2.
3.
Pronunciation
Structure
Vocabulary
4.
5.
6.
Fluency
Comprehension
Interaction
The new ICAO English Competency requirements demand a sophisticated, reliable, valid and
accessible training and testing service. ICE is able to offer this service in partnership with Griffiths
University in Australia and Aviation English Services (AES), New Zealand.
The International Centre of Excellence (ICE) recognizes that Language testing is a sophisticated
professional activity requiring expert input at every stage: test development, implementation,
administration, and scoring.
ICE AVIATION
Tel: +971 6 556 5629 Fax: +971 6 556 5582
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ICAO COURSE 291 - AVIATION ENGLISH FOR AB-INITIO

PILOTS
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
ICAO 291 Aviation English for Ab-initio Pilots (for non-English speakers)
DURATION:
LANGUAGE:
8 Weeks
English
PRE-REQUISITES: ICAO levels 3.5 or equivalent

TARGETS:
Ab-intio pilot to achieve ICAO level 4. (Longer courses can be delivered for those less than ICAO
levels 3.5)
AIM:
To improve the aviation English levels of trainee pilots from ICAO mid-level 3 to 4 and also prepare
them for flight training.
The course is designed for the highly motivated airline cadet pilot whose first language is not English,
and who needs to improve his communicative skills, in accordance with ICAO language proficiency
requirements, prior to starting flight training
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of this course the course members will be ready to complete an aviation English language
proficiency assessment and also have a good understanding and appreciation of the flight training
environment.
THE SYLLABUS:
The program includes 80 hours of computer based training (CBT), accompanied by 160 hours of
communicative classroom-based materials.
COURSE PRESENTATION:
CBT Modules (sourced through the internet if required) introduce the classroom topics and focus on
Vocabulary, Structure, and Listening Comprehension. They:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Provide background to the topic;

Introduce the topics and skills addressed in the classroom sessions;
Prepare the learner for the speaking and interaction element of the classroom sessions;.
Provide flexibility to accommodate individual learning styles, speeds and requirements;
Provide the extended practice that is necessary for long-term and sustained improvement.
Classroom based training focuses on interactive skills that require live interactions. Classroom
activities include; Role play, Activities to increase learners situational awareness capabilities (as a
result of improved English language skills), Briefings and impromptu discussions.
PREREQUISITES:
Trainees should be tested ICAO Level 3 to 3.5.
ICE AVIATION
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ICAO 291: AVIATION ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL

PILOTS AND AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS
DURATION:
3 Weeks Classroom plus CBT (per level)
LANGUAGE:
English
PRE-REQUISITES :
ICAO levels 2 or 3 as tested
TARGETS:
ICAO Levels 2 or 3 as tested (for professional pilots and controllers)
AIM:
To provide professional pilots and air traffic controllers the training required to achieve or maintain
ICAO Level 4 aviation English language proficiency.
There are two levels in the course one for course members at or about ICAO Level 2 and the other
for members at or about ICAO Level 3. The courses are designed to progress members up to one Level
per course.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of this course the course members will be ready complete an Aviation English Language
proficiency assessment.
THE SYLLABUS:
Each level includes around 150 hours of computer-based training (CBT) and 100 hours of classroom.
Each program comprises 6 modules. Each module includes around 24 hours of WBT and 16 hours of
classroom. The classroom training is delivered in a 3 week block course after the WBT has been
completed. The classroom training builds on the WBT so the students must complete the relevant
WBT prior to attending the courses. The courseware is content-based and relevant to professional
pilots and air traffic controllers.
COURSE PRESENTATION:
CBT Modules (sourced through the internet if required) introduce the safety topic of each module
and focus on Vocabulary, Structure, and Listening Comprehension. They:
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
provide background to the safety focus of the module; introduce the topics and skills addressed in the
classroom sessions;
Prepare the learner for the speaking and interaction element of the classroom sessions;.
provide flexibility to accommodate individual learning styles, speeds and requirements;
Provide the extended practice that is necessary for long-term and sustained improvement.
Classroom based training focuses on interactive skills that require live interactions. Preparing for
classroom training with the computer-based training increases the efficiency of the learning process
and reduces the amount of classroom time required.
Classroom activities include; Role play, Emergency simulations, Activities to increase learners
situational awareness capabilities (as a result of improved English language skills), Briefings and
impromptu discussions.
ICE AVIATION
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REFRESHER COURSES FOR PILOTS AND AIR TRAFFIC

CONTROLLERS
ESTIMATED COURSE DURATION: - 4 Weeks
PREREQUISITES:
Trainees should be tested as either ICAO Level 2 or 3.
TRAINING PRE-REQUISITES
1. ICE conducts an entry test for candidates to determine the appropriate placement level.
2. Levels are determined as follows:
3. Basic or foundation. Candidates requiring an introductory program for entry into the
advanced course
4. Advanced English, which includes English for the Aviation Environment
5. Preferable ICAO level 4 is required
TARGETS :
Pilots & Controllers at ICAO level 4 who is required to maintain or improve on that level
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of this course, the delegate should be able to:
1. Prepare delegates to meet the Level 4 requirements
2. Demonstrate
the required English competency skills including R/T phraseology,
communicative competence in line
3. Develop listening skills with authentic recordings and practise using the functional language
and vocabulary required in both standard and non-standard aviation situations.
COURSE OUTLINE
1.
A.
B.
General Aviation
English through an integrated skills approach
Structure and usage, oral communication, vocabulary development and listening and reading
comprehension.
2.
A.
English in a General Aviation context

English for the Working Aviation Environment intensifies English usage competencies in the
working environment, including R/T phraseology and communication in line with ICAOs six
descriptors - pronunciation, structure, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension and interaction.
Develop Listening skills using simulated recordings
Use of functional language in all aviation situations
B.
C.
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AVIATION ENGLISH: TRAIN THE TRAINER PROGRAM

ESTIMATED COURSE DURATION: - 2 Week
TRAINING PRE-REQUISITES :
English first language OR ICAO Level 5 equivalent .
TARGETS:
English Language teachers & ATC Instructors who want to learn how to teach Aviation English and
ALSO TEST and RATE against the ICAO aviation English criteria. Aviation English Trainers who seek to
provide training in the field of Aviation English.
English Language teachers who seek to develop competency levels in the teaching of Aviation English
1. Devise appropriate Teaching Methodology for preparing targeted candidates to undertake an
ICAO Aviation English Language Proficiency Assessment
2. Teach selected ICAO-aligned Aviation English programs
3. Develop the required language development skills to be able to teach Aviation English
COURSE OUTLINE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
ICAO background and objectives: What English do pilots and air traffic controllers need?
The Aviation Working Environment
Phraseology, Radio Telephony, Aviation English and common English
Resources and media used in aviation English
Content-based language learning: Specific aspects of Aviation English
The operational environment
Heads-up learning: a communicational approach
Preparing future work: Language teaching methodology
Teaching Aviation English in the context of the ICAO standards
Personal language development exercises benchmarked against expert teacher-trainers
Review and evaluate different teaching methodologies and presentation skills
Develop up-to-date strategies to teach pilots and air traffic controllers
ICE AVIATION
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AVIATION ENGLISH: TESTER / RATER COURSE

ESTIMATED COURSE DURATION: - 1 Week
AIM
The aim of the course is to provide attendees with the fundamental skills and Knowledge to enable
them to Test and Rate personnel against the ICAO Aviation English Language Proficiency Criteria and
evaluate required language proficiencies
PRE-REQUISITES :
English first language or ICAO level 5 equivalent
TARGETS :
English Language teachers & ATC Instructors who want to learn how to TEST and RATE against the
ICAO aviation English criteria
1. Have a good working knowledge of ICAO, PRICE Study Group, ICAO Language Proficiency
SARPs, Some Common Questions
2. Have a good understanding of ICAO Language Proficiency Rating, Scale and Descriptors
3. Understand the importance of a Code of Ethics for Language Raters
4. Test and rate Aviation English Personnel
COURSE OUTLINE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Introduction to ICAO
PRICE Study Group: ICAO Language Proficiency SARPs
Some Common Questions
ICAO Language Proficiency Rating Scale and Holistic Descriptors (6 Levels: Level 1 Level 6; 6
Skills, 6 descriptors
Listening and Rating Practice Numbers 1 - 4
Language Testing: Code of Ethics for Language Raters
Listening and Rating Practice Numbers 2 and 3
Listening and Report Writing Numbers 1 and 2
Oral Proficiency Interviews
Oral Proficiency Interviews: Dos and Donts
Conducting Practice OPIs: Preparation for Rater Certification
Workshop Review and Wrap-up: Rater Certification Process
ICE AVIATION
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