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Key Facts: HAVO Arabisch (elementair) Exam
SE-only
No Centraal Examen for Arabisch (elementair) havo
Examenblad subject page 2026
A–C
Domains assessed for Arabisch (D writing excluded)
Examenprogramma MVT literatuur (elementair) havo
A2
SLO guidance: elementary Arabic reading tasks ~ERK A2 (HAVO)
SLO Handreiking schoolexamen MVT elementair
1–10
SE-only grade as whole number; equals eindcijfer
Uitvoeringsbesluit WVO 2020 art. 3.13 / 3.32; Examenblad FAQ
No school SE fee
No separate published per-subject fee for regular HAVO school candidates
Publicly funded secondary education practice (see cost FAQ)
CvTE
National quality framework; Examenblad catalogue
examenblad.nl / cvte.nl
≠ full Arabisch
Elementair is startersvariant; full Arabisch havo has CE reading
Examenblad Arabisch / MVT syllabus notes on startersvarianten
100
Free English MCQ study items on this page
OpenExamPrep study adaptation
Official HAVO Arabisch (elementair) 2026 is SE-only (no CE) under CvTE/Examenblad, graded 1–10, with Domains A–C (no writing for Arabic). These 100 free English MCQs are an elementary study adaptation — distinct from full Arabisch havo CE reading.
Sample HAVO Arabisch (elementair) Practice Questions
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1In elementary Arabic reading (about ERK A2), which text type is MOST typical for locating a specific fact quickly?
2What does the Arabic greeting مرحبا (marḥaban) most commonly mean in elementary social texts?
3On a simple Arabic café menu, the line شاي means which drink?
4A short notice reads: المكتبة مغلقة يوم الأحد. What is the main idea?
5Which Arabic digit string matches the number fifteen?
6In the phrase أنا طالب, what does طالب most likely mean in an elementary school context?
7A personal note says: شكراً على الرسالة. What is the writer doing?
8Which word best completes an elementary self-introduction question: ___ اسمك؟
9In a timetable, الساعة الثامنة usually refers to:
10A flyer lists: خبز – جبن – حليب. These items are best classified as:
About the HAVO Arabisch (elementair) Exam
HAVO Arabisch (elementair) is the elementary/startersvariant of Arabic in Dutch senior general secondary education. Examenblad confirms it is assessed only as a schoolexamen (SE-only) — there is no Centraal Examen. The examenprogramma moderne vreemde talen en literatuur (elementair) covers Domains A–C for Arabic; Domein D (schrijfvaardigheid) does not apply to Arabisch. SLO guidance places elementary Arabic reading tasks around ERK A2 for HAVO — clearly below the higher reading demand of full Arabisch havo CE. This practice bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for elementary reading, listening/viewing and speaking judgment — not an official PTA paper and not full Arabisch CE practice.
Assessment
SE-only eindexamen (Examenblad: examined only as schoolexamen). Domains A Leesvaardigheid, B Kijk- en luistervaardigheid, C Gespreksvaardigheid. Domein D Schrijfvaardigheid does not apply to Arabisch. Distinct from full Arabisch havo (which has a Centraal Examen for reading). Official SE is typically mixed productive/receptive tasks per school PTA — not pure MCQ.
Time Limit
Not nationally fixed; SE duration follows each school’s PTA. No CSE rooster slot on Examenblad for Arabisch (elementair) havo.
Passing Score
Dutch grading scale 1–10. For subjects with only a schoolexamen, the SE grade is expressed as a whole number from 1 to 10 (Uitvoeringsbesluit WVO 2020 art. 3.13 lid 2) and is the eindcijfer (art. 3.32 lid 3). Weighing/rounding inside the SE follow the school examenreglement and PTA.
Exam Fee
No separate published per-subject fee for regular secondary-school HAVO candidates (publicly funded). Do not treat DUO Staatsexamen subject fees as the school SE fee; those fees apply only to independent DUO Staatsexamen candidates. (College voor Toetsen en Examens (CvTE); catalogue and examenprogramma on Examenblad.nl; SE design and marking by the school within the national programme)
HAVO Arabisch (elementair) Exam Content Outline
Leesvaardigheid (Reading)
Locate relevant information in short everyday Arabic texts; main idea; key word/phrase meaning; simple text relations and writer attitude at elementary (about A2) level.
Kijk- en luistervaardigheid (Listening/viewing)
Select relevant information from clear spoken or audiovisual input; catch the main idea; interpret key elements; use note-taking as a listening strategy.
Gespreksvaardigheid (Conversation & speaking)
Choose appropriate social responses; ask and give information; express feelings; describe people/things; keep talk going; present simple information for a purpose and audience.
Schrijfvaardigheid excluded
Examenprogramma states Domain D writing does not apply to Arabisch (and Russisch). This bank does not treat extended writing production as a required domain.
How to Pass the HAVO Arabisch (elementair) Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Dutch grading scale 1–10. For subjects with only a schoolexamen, the SE grade is expressed as a whole number from 1 to 10 (Uitvoeringsbesluit WVO 2020 art. 3.13 lid 2) and is the eindcijfer (art. 3.32 lid 3). Weighing/rounding inside the SE follow the school examenreglement and PTA.
- Assessment: SE-only eindexamen (Examenblad: examined only as schoolexamen). Domains A Leesvaardigheid, B Kijk- en luistervaardigheid, C Gespreksvaardigheid. Domein D Schrijfvaardigheid does not apply to Arabisch. Distinct from full Arabisch havo (which has a Centraal Examen for reading). Official SE is typically mixed productive/receptive tasks per school PTA — not pure MCQ.
- Time limit: Not nationally fixed; SE duration follows each school’s PTA. No CSE rooster slot on Examenblad for Arabisch (elementair) havo.
- Exam fee: No separate published per-subject fee for regular secondary-school HAVO candidates (publicly funded). Do not treat DUO Staatsexamen subject fees as the school SE fee; those fees apply only to independent DUO Staatsexamen candidates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Netherlands HAVO Arabisch (elementair)?
It is the elementary/startersvariant of Arabic for HAVO, catalogued on Examenblad under CvTE. It is a free-elective (vrije deel) subject assessed only through the school exam (schoolexamen). It is not the same subject as full Arabisch havo, which has a national Centraal Examen focused on reading.
Is there a Centraal Examen for Arabisch elementair?
No. Examenblad states this exam is taken only as a schoolexamen (SE-only). There is no CSE rooster entry for Arabisch (elementair) havo. Full Arabisch havo does have a CE.
Which domains are tested?
The examenprogramma moderne vreemde talen en literatuur (elementair) lists Domains A (reading), B (listening/viewing), C (conversation/speaking), and D (writing). For Arabisch and Russisch, Domain D writing does not apply. Schools may add other components in the PTA if the bevoegd gezag chooses.
How is the grade determined?
SE-only subjects receive a whole-number grade on the Dutch 1–10 scale (Uitvoeringsbesluit WVO 2020 art. 3.13 lid 2). That SE grade is also the eindcijfer (art. 3.32 lid 3). Exact weighing of SE components is set in the school’s examenreglement and PTA.
How much does it cost for school candidates?
Regular secondary-school HAVO candidates do not pay a separate published per-subject SE fee; schooling is publicly funded. DUO Staatsexamen subject fees apply only to independent Staatsexamen candidates and should not be cited as the school exam fee.
Are these practice questions the official exam format?
No. Official SE tasks are school-designed (often mixed productive/receptive skills in Dutch/Arabic classroom settings). These 100 items are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for elementary Arabic concepts and strategies — not an official translation, PTA simulation, or full Arabisch CE practice set.