Exams
Location, exam dates, fees and other information
Orbit Groundschool
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Orbit Groundschool exams
Orbit Groundschool is the place to be for your aviation theory exams. In addition to our theory courses, we operate an Austro Control examination centre where Orbit Groundschool students can take their EASA exams after completing the required Brush-up courseStudents who have completed their theory training at another approved training organisation (ATO), anywhere in the world, are also welcome to take their EASA exams at our Austro Control examination centre.
The exams are taken digitally on iPads. The organisation and execution take place in accordance with the applicable EASA guidelines and in close cooperation with the responsible certifying authority Austro Control.
Austro Control - Arnhem location
New exam portal from November 2026
From the November 2026 exam period onwards, all new exam bookings must be made through Orbit Groundschool’s new exam portal.
Have you already registered for the exam period of October 2026? Then your October booking will remain in the current student portal. There you will also find the information and documents related to this booking, including your invoice.
New booking for November 2026 or later?
→ Go to the new exam portal
Already registered for October 2026?
→ Go to the current student portal
Consult the Exam Guide first
Before making a booking, you should carefully study the Exam Guide. This guide contains detailed information about the booking process and additional procedures. The guide can also be used to check whether you complete and submit all the required documents correctly.
① Choose your exam week
Start your exam application in the new exam portal and first select the exam week in which you would like to take your exams.
Is the exam week fully booked? Then you can make a waiting list reservation If a suitable place becomes available due to a timely cancellation, it may be assigned to a suitable candidate on the waiting list.
A waiting list reservation does not guarantee an exam place.
② Complete your application
Select the exams you wish to take and check your personal details and valid ID document.
During your application, download the correct Austro Control Application Form. Complete it fully and digitally, then upload it again in the exam portal.
Are you completing your theoretical training with a flight school or ATO other than Orbit Groundschool? If required, have the form signed by your flight school.
③ Review, payment and scheduling
Upon receipt, we will review your documents.
If the documents have been completed correctly and examination slots are still available, you will be scheduled for the exam.
Please note: If the application is incorrect, incomplete, or illegible, it will be removed and a new application must be submitted.
All communication takes place via the Student Portal:
- Scheduling
- Invoices
- Examination invitations
- Other correspondence
E-mails are sent from: [email protected]
If additional information is required, we will contact you via: [email protected]
Please always check your spam or junk mail folder.
2026
Exam dates and information
Exam dates
12 to 15 January
Week number
3
Closing date
21 December 2025, 12:00 PM
Notes
Fully booked, no slots available!
Exam dates
8 to 12 February
Week number
7
Closing date
21 January 2026, 12:00 PM
Notes
Fully booked, no slots available!
Exam dates
9 to 12 March
Week number
11
Closing date
18 February 2026, 12:00 PM
Notes
Fully booked, no slots available!
Exam dates
20 to 23 april
Week number
17
Closing date
1 April 2026, 12:00 PM
Notes
Fully booked, no slots available!
Exam dates
18 to 21 May
Week number
21
Closing date
26 April 2026, 12:00 PM
Notes
Fully booked, no slots available!
Exam dates
15 to 18 June
Week number
25
Closing date
27 May 2026, 12:00 PM
Notes
Fully booked, no slots available!
Exam dates
13 to 16 July
Week number
29
Closing date
24 June 2026, 12:00 PM
Notes
Fully booked, no slots available!
Exam dates
17 to 19 August
Week number
34
Closing date
24 July 2026, 12:00 PM
Notes
Fully booked, no slots available!
Exam dates
14 to 17 September
Week number
38
Closing date
26 August 2026, 12:00 PM
Notes
Fully booked, no slots available!
Exam dates
12 to 15 October
Week number
42
Closing date
23 September 2026, 12:00 PM
Notes
Follow your booking in the current portal
Exam dates
9 to 12 November
Week number
46
Closing date
16 oktober (2026) 12:00 uur
Notes
Registration is open in the new portal
Exam dates
14 to 17 December
Week number
51
Closing date
20 november 2026, 12:00 PM
Notes
Registration not yet available
2027
Preliminary Exam Dates and Information
Exam dates
11 to 14 January
Week number
2
Closing date
18 December 2026 at 12:00
Notes
All types of exams, including PPL
Exam dates
15 to 18 February
Week number
7
Closing date
27 January 2027 at 12:00
Notes
All types of exams, including PPL
Exam dates
15 to 18 March
Week number
11
Closing date
24 February 2027 at 12:00
Notes
All types of exams, including PPL
Exam dates
12 to 15 April
Week number
15
Closing date
24 March 2027 at 12:00
Notes
All types of exams, including PPL
Exam dates
10 to 13 May
Week number
19
Closing date
16 April 2027 at 12:00
Notes
All types of exams, including PPL
Exam dates
14 to 17 June
Week number
24
Closing date
26 May 2027 at 12:00
Notes
All types of exams, including PPL
Exam dates
12 to 15 July
Week number
28
Closing date
23 June 2027 at 12:00
Notes
All types of exams, including PPL
Exam dates
9 to 12 August
Week number
32
Closing date
21 July 2027 at 12:00
Notes
All types of exams, including PPL
Exam dates
13 to 16 September
Week number
37
Closing date
25 August 2027 at 12:00
Notes
All types of exams, including PPL
Exam dates
11 to 14 October
Week number
41
Closing date
22 September 2027 at 12:00
Notes
All types of exams, including PPL
Exam dates
15 t/m 18 november
Week number
46
Closing date
21 October 2027 at 12:00
Notes
All types of exams, including PPL
Exam dates
13 to 16 December
Week number
50
Closing date
24 November 2027 at 12:00
Notes
All types of exams, including PPL
Current rates
| ATPL(A/H) | € 88,00 per subject |
| CPL(A/H) | € 86,00 per subject |
| IR(A/H) | € 80,00 per subject |
| BIR-CBIR | € 80,00 per subject |
| PPL(A/H) | € 62,00 per subject |