Standardized Test Of Arabic Proficiency In Speakers Of Other Languages

This test measures Arabic language proficiency in reading and listening comprehension, as well as writing skills in non-native speakers of Arabic. The test enables them to enroll in study programs in which Arabic is the medium of instruction.

Reasons to develop this test:

Standardized tests are considered an evaluation and assessment tools, that reflect the development and advancement of societies; because it is usually created due to the need of attracting qualified individuals by the society's sectors and institutions. These institutions often prove their efficiency through the means of having their employees pass certain tests, which are based on scientific and objective standards. It is certain that teaching the Arabic language to non-native speakers has gone a long way in accumulating experience and success, and there is a need for an efficient and an objective way to assess the proficiency of a language for non-native speakers. When it comes to choosing process amongst the non-native speakers in some programs, it is usually done through the criteria of competitiveness, the existence of a standardized test that facilitates the selection process proved to be essential. These tests should also be developed by a specialized institution in the field of assessment. Thus, this specialized test has become the topping of the accumulated knowledge and long experience in teaching the Arabic language, it also adds a new dimension and an element of maturity and success to the process.

Targeted language proficiency level:

This test measures the student's efficiency and skills in listening, reading, and writing using standard Arabic. In general, the test concentrates on the academic part of the language more than the other communication skills. Hence, it is more in sync with the programs that are available in Arabic countries, it also helps in connecting the student to the current culture of the Arab world.

The Test consists of the following skillset:

Reading comprehension. 40%
Writing. 35%
Listening comprehension. 25%

The test is divided into 6 parts, every part is 25 minutes long.

Test Reliability:

The reliability of the Arabic Language Test for Non-Native Speakers in its first draft 0.94; which means that this test has a high reliability rate.

Sorry, This information is available only in Arabic.

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Students eligible to sit for this test:

Perhaps the most beneficiaries of this test are the academic establishments, whether they are schools, institutions, and universities, that seek to attract non-native speaking students. For a long time, Arabic universities has been keen on attracting a large number of non-native speaking students. There are also other universities in the world that adopted similar approaches in accepting students seeking to study the Arabic language or to study other sciences using the Arabic language.

This test could be used in the following:

Joining a language program or academic tracks that require a certain level of proficiency in the language.
Exemption from certain academic requirements.
Joining jobs that require knowledge in Arabic language.
Document the student's language level while studying and after.

Local and international universities, institutes, and schools that teach Arabic language to speakers of other languages

Universities and institutes that require Arabic language proficiency for admission purposes

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The following identification documents are required for admission to the test

Saudis

Males (Any of the following identification documents shall be sufficient):

National ID Card
Passport + copy of Family Registration Card
Driving License

Females (Any of the following identification documents shall be sufficient):

National ID Card
Passport + copy of Family Registration Card
Driving License

Non-Saudis (Any of the following identification documents shall be sufficient):

Resident Identity
Passport + copy of Resident Identity

Validity of Test Results

There is no validity period for the results.

Issuance of Results

The results are sent to entities that require the test.

General Provisions

Saudi uniform is requested for the test.
Using calculators during the test is not permitted.
Test duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours

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