Welcome to ATC-Comm.be, the Belgian affiliate of ATC-Communications

ATC-Communications is specialized in English Language Proficiency Tests and in web-based radiotelephony trainings. For a full overview of our services, please visit www.atc-comm.com.

Frequently asked questions

ATC-Comm isn’t mentioned on the site of the Directory-General. Are the ELP tests recognized in Belgium?

Yes, they are based on the fact that ATC-Communications is accredited in the Netherlands. Because this is also a JAA country, the Belgian authorities accept the results of the test.

How is the test procedure?

On flyforfun.be there is an elaborate review of our tests. Please visit www.flyforfun.be/?q=relta (article in Dutch only)

Can I practice for this test?

Yes and no. You see an example of both the listening and the speaking test on this page.
Subsequently, you can also take a placement test in order to have your level evaluated before you commit to the test. The cost of this is reimbursed upon inscription for the real test.

On the other hand you can’t really “study a list of words” for the test – you just have to rely on your English Language skills. What you can do is practice, for instance in a classroom situation or with our self-study test preparation.

Where is the Belgian test location?

We are located in Merksem, conveniently next to the exit of the Antwerp ringway.

We are a club, and have a number of pilots that want to take the test. Can you come on location?

Yes, provided that you have two quiet rooms available. We go on location for at least 6 candidates, and charge 0,30 Euro/km to cover the costs.

How much does the test cost?

The test costs 200 Euros.

Why should I pay more than what other organisations ask?

At the moment the other organisations that take exams in Belgium only test up to ICAO level 4. At ATC-Communications we are able to give you a certificate for level 5 or even level 6. If you obtain this level 6, that means that your English is as good as that of a native English speaker, and that you'll never have to pass exams any more.

The Belgian CAA mentions that a LPE is only valid three years. What if I obtain a 'Level 6'?

Two answers: first of all, even after three years your English Language Proficiency is still valid in the Netherlands, and since is also a JAA member state, the Belgian authorities validate your license based on this validity.

Secondly, the Belgian authorities told us that they will change their rules to also mention levels five and six in order to comply with ICAO. Howeber, there was no timing set forth for this.

Contact information

You can contact the Belgian examiner on +32.497.53.35.07 

Please contact our head office in the Netherlands for information on ATC-Communication, our products and on registration for the LPE test or our courses:

ATC-COMM
Aviation Communication
Richard Meinders
Straatweg 17
8531 PX Lemmer
Nederland

tel. +31 (0) 514-533 755
mob. +31 (0) 6-549 119 05
e-mail: info@atc-comm.com

IBAN: NL28 RABO 0386 5106 01
BIC: RAB ONL2 U