Guided by evidence.
Clear about the difference.
Our aviation English curriculum is being developed with reference to internationally recognised ICAO training guidance. Here is what those references mean, and what they don’t.
What guides our teaching.
Guidance for training design is different from regulatory approval of proficiency tests.
ICAO Circular 323-AN/185
Guidelines for Aviation English Training Programmes. Covers curriculum design, oral communication practice, teaching methods, trainer capabilities, progress monitoring and remedial training.
Read about the circularICAO Doc 9835 — Chapter 7
Manual on the Implementation of ICAO Language Proficiency Requirements. Discusses language training methodology, task-based activities, content relevant to operational needs, blended delivery and individual remediation.
View ICAO publicationICAO Annex 1 — Language Proficiency Requirements
Personnel Licensing. The holistic descriptors and six-skill rating scale describe aviation language proficiency expectations. They inform training needs but do not authorise a training provider to award official proficiency ratings.
View ICAO licensing FAQCertificate of Successful Training Completion
“This certifies that [Learner name] has successfully completed [Course title] delivered by Verbistry, including the required interactive communication activities and instructor-reviewed performance tasks. The training programme was developed with reference to ICAO Circular 323-AN/185 and ICAO Doc 9835, Chapter 7, insofar as applicable to its stated learning objectives.”
The certificate should include verified dates, hours, learning outcomes, completion decision, certificate ID and authorised signatory. This is proposed language for internal review, not regulator-approved wording. View printable certificate sample ↗
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