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Key Facts: MATSEC SEC Arabic Exam
SEC 02
Official MATSEC subject code
MATSEC 2026 syllabi catalogue
30% + 70%
Paper I (SBA) + Paper II (controlled) weighting for school candidates
SEC Regulations / Assessment Code of Practice
Levels 1–3
Overall SEC attainment levels reported
SEC Regulations 2025
Grades 1–8
Paper II grade scale (1 highest)
SEC Regulations 2025
EUR 35
Late registration fee per subject (from 2026 sessions fee schedule)
MATSEC Examination Fees document
2 hours
Typical Paper II controlled written duration (most subjects)
SEC 02 2026 scheme of assessment
100
Free practice MCQs on this page (study adaptation)
OpenExamPrep
MATSEC SEC Arabic (SEC 02) is a Malta MATSEC Secondary Education Certificate subject assessed mainly via Paper I SBA (30%) and Paper II controlled assessment (70%; typically 2 hours / 100 marks). Results report Levels 1–3 and Paper II grades 1–8. The 100 questions on this page are an English-language MCQ study adaptation of the 2026 syllabus, not an official MATSEC paper simulation.
Sample MATSEC SEC Arabic Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to test your MATSEC SEC Arabic exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1In Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), which greeting is most appropriate in the morning?
2What does the Arabic word 'شكراً' mean in English?
3Which Arabic word means 'father'?
4Which word means 'I' in Arabic?
5What does 'كتاب' mean?
6Which day of the week is 'الجمعة'?
7Which option correctly means 'water' in Arabic?
8In MSA, which is a standard informal 'hello'?
9What does 'بيت' mean?
10Which Arabic numeral is written '٣'?
About the MATSEC SEC Arabic Exam
Malta Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) Arabic — SEC 02 (2026) is administered by the MATSEC Examinations Board (University of Malta). Assessment follows the national SEC model: Paper I school-based assessment (30% for school candidates) and Paper II MATSEC-controlled assessment (70%), reporting overall Levels 1–3 and Paper II grades 1–8. Topic coverage follows the official 2026 subject foci in the SEC 02 syllabus. Assessment is in Arabic as specified in SEC 02; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation of syllabus knowledge and reading/grammar judgment.
Assessment
School candidates: Paper I SBA (30%) + Paper II controlled written assessment (70%; 100 marks; 2 hours) with listening/reading/writing skills as specified. Language orals/aurals as per syllabus. Private candidates sit a controlled Paper I alternative plus Paper II.
Time Limit
Paper II controlled written examination typically 2 hours (100 marks); listening/oral components follow the published session timetable.
Passing Score
Overall SEC Level 1, 2 or 3 from Paper I + Paper II cumulative performance; Paper II graded 1-8 (Grade 1 highest). Grade 5 is described as the minimum level acceptable for further studies in the subject (SEC Regulations 2025).
Exam Fee
The MATSEC Examination Fees schedule applicable from the 2026 sessions publishes no base registration fee per subject; only additional charges are listed — late registration EUR 35 per subject, very late registration EUR 70 per subject, Revision of Paper at SEC EUR 35, and change in school EUR 35. Examination fees are not refundable. (MATSEC Examinations Board, University of Malta)
MATSEC SEC Arabic Exam Content Outline
Speaking (spoken production and interaction)
Speaking (spoken production and interaction)
Writing (production and interaction)
Writing (production and interaction)
Listening
Listening
Reading
Reading
How to Pass the MATSEC SEC Arabic Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Overall SEC Level 1, 2 or 3 from Paper I + Paper II cumulative performance; Paper II graded 1-8 (Grade 1 highest). Grade 5 is described as the minimum level acceptable for further studies in the subject (SEC Regulations 2025).
- Assessment: School candidates: Paper I SBA (30%) + Paper II controlled written assessment (70%; 100 marks; 2 hours) with listening/reading/writing skills as specified. Language orals/aurals as per syllabus. Private candidates sit a controlled Paper I alternative plus Paper II.
- Time limit: Paper II controlled written examination typically 2 hours (100 marks); listening/oral components follow the published session timetable.
- Exam fee: The MATSEC Examination Fees schedule applicable from the 2026 sessions publishes no base registration fee per subject; only additional charges are listed — late registration EUR 35 per subject, very late registration EUR 70 per subject, Revision of Paper at SEC EUR 35, and change in school EUR 35. Examination fees are not refundable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is MATSEC SEC Arabic?
Malta Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) Arabic — SEC 02 (2026) is a Secondary Education Certificate subject administered by the MATSEC Examinations Board at the University of Malta under the 2026 learning-outcomes syllabus (SEC 02). It is taken mainly by Year 11 / Form V candidates (or private candidates aged 16+ by 31 December of the certification year).
How is MATSEC SEC Arabic assessed?
School candidates: Paper I SBA (30%) + Paper II controlled written assessment (70%; 100 marks; 2 hours) with listening/reading/writing skills as specified. Language orals/aurals as per syllabus. Private candidates sit a controlled Paper I alternative plus Paper II. Overall Levels 1–3 are reported from cumulative Paper I and Paper II performance; Paper II is graded 1–8.
How much does MATSEC SEC registration cost?
The MATSEC Examination Fees schedule applicable from the 2026 sessions publishes no base registration fee per subject; only additional charges are listed — late registration EUR 35 per subject, very late registration EUR 70 per subject, Revision of Paper at SEC EUR 35, and change in school EUR 35. Examination fees are not refundable.
What is a good Paper II grade?
Overall SEC Level 1, 2 or 3 from Paper I + Paper II cumulative performance; Paper II graded 1-8 (Grade 1 highest). Grade 5 is described as the minimum level acceptable for further studies in the subject (SEC Regulations 2025).
Are these official MATSEC examination questions?
No. Official MATSEC SEC Arabic uses written, oral, practical and/or school-based components as set in the SEC 02 syllabus—not a fixed multiple-choice paper. This bank is an original English-language MCQ study adaptation for syllabus knowledge and decision practice only.