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Key Facts: HAVO Arabisch Exam
13:30–16:00
CE duration window 2026 (2 h 30 min)
Examenblad / Mijn eindexamen Arabisch havo 2026
27 May 2026
1e tijdvak CE date
Examenblad.nl
18 June 2026
2e tijdvak CE date
Examenblad.nl
Domain A only
CE tests Leesvaardigheid
Syllabus / examenprogramma moderne vreemde talen havo
~B1 (+ A2/B2)
ERK reading profile (same as Frans havo)
Syllabus moderne vreemde talen havo
≥5.5
Typical subject pass on 1–10 scale
Dutch VO grading practice
N-term
CE points → grade conversion
Examenblad omzettingstabel normering
100
Free English-interface MCQ study items on this page
OpenExamPrep study adaptation
Official HAVO Arabisch 2026 CE is a 2.5-hour national reading paper (Domain A only; mixed MCQ/open items + N-term), with SE covering other MVT skills — not a pure-MCQ English test. These 100 English-interface MCQs are a study adaptation aligned to CvTE/Examenblad leesvaardigheid (main idea, detail, vocabulary in context, connectors, author intent), preserving Arabic script when testing the language skill.
Sample HAVO Arabisch Practice Questions
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1Read the text: **إعلان المكتبة** تفتح المكتبة العامة أبوابها من السبت إلى الخميس من الساعة التاسعة صباحاً حتى السادسة مساءً. يوم الجمعة مغلق للصيانة. الدخول مجاني للجميع. What is the main purpose of this notice?
2Read: يعمل أحمد في مستشفى كبير في أمستردام. يبدأ عمله الساعة السابعة صباحاً وينتهي الساعة الثالثة بعد الظهر. يحب مساعدة المرضى لكنه يشعر بالتعب في نهاية الأسبوع. According to the text, when does Ahmad finish work?
3Read: تقرر المدرسة تنظيم رحلة إلى متحف التاريخ يوم الأربعاء القادم. يجب على الطلاب دفع خمسة عشر يورو قبل يوم الاثنين. من لا يدفع في الموعد لن يتمكن من المشاركة. What must students do to join the trip?
4Read: كثير من الشباب يفضلون العمل بدوام جزئي أثناء الدراسة. يساعدهم ذلك على تعلم المسؤولية وكسب بعض المال دون أن يتركوا المدرسة. What is the hoofdgedachte (main idea)?
5Read: بسبب ارتفاع أسعار التذاكر، قررت العائلة إلغاء رحلة الصيف والبقاء في المنزل. قالت الأم إن الادخار هذا العام أهم من السفر. Why did the family cancel the summer trip?
6Read: يفتح المطعم أبوابه الساعة الثانية عشرة ظهراً. يقدم وجبات نباتية فقط. الحجز عبر الإنترنت ضروري في عطلة نهاية الأسبوع. Which detail is true?
7Read: بعد مناقشة طويلة، وافق المجلس البلدي على بناء حديقة عامة جديدة في وسط المدينة. رحب السكان بالقرار لأن المساحات الخضراء قليلة في الحي. What did residents welcome?
8Read: تنصح الطبيبة المرضى بشرب كمية كافية من الماء يومياً وممارسة الرياضة ثلاث مرات في الأسبوع على الأقل. كما تطلب منهم تقليل السكر في الطعام. Which advice is NOT mentioned?
9Read: سيبدأ مهرجان السينما يوم الجمعة ويستمر خمسة أيام. تباع التذاكر مسبقاً بنصف السعر للطلاب. العرض الأخير يكون مساء الثلاثاء. How long does the film festival last?
10Read: لم تتمكن سارة من حضور الاجتماع لأنها كانت مريضة. أرسلت رسالة إلكترونية تعتذر وتطلب ملخص النقاط المهمة. Why did Sara miss the meeting?
About the HAVO Arabisch Exam
HAVO Arabisch is a Dutch upper-secondary Arabic exam administered under CvTE rules and catalogued on Examenblad.nl. Under the examenprogramma moderne vreemde talen, the Centraal Examen tests only Domain A Leesvaardigheid. The Syllabus moderne vreemde talen havo 2026 states that Arabisch havo CE reading targets the same ERK level as Frans havo — predominantly B1 tasks supplemented with A2 and B2 items — focusing on oriënterend lezen and lezen ter informatie en argumentatie. The official CE is a 2.5-hour written reading paper with mixed item types (not MCQ-only); a paper dictionary to/from Arabic is allowed. This practice bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation: Arabic passages and skill-critical wording are kept in Arabic, while stems, explanations and feedback are in English.
Assessment
Eindexamen = CE + SE. Centraal Examen: one national written reading sitting (Domain A Leesvaardigheid) with mixed item types — multiple-choice (about 60% of score points), structured questions, cite questions and open questions — scored via correctievoorschrift; raw points converted to a 1–10 grade with the series N-term omzettingstabel. Schoolexamen: school PTA covers Domains B–F (listening/viewing, speaking, writing, literature, study/career orientation) and may also practise reading. Official assessment is not pure multiple-choice.
Time Limit
CE: 2 hours 30 minutes (Examenblad / Mijn eindexamen 2026: 1e tijdvak Wednesday 27 May 2026 13:30–16:00; 2e tijdvak Thursday 18 June 2026 13:30–16:00). SE duration and forms follow each school’s PTA.
Passing Score
Dutch grading scale 1–10; a subject is typically passed at ≥5.5. When both apply, the final subject grade is the average of CE and SE. CE points are converted via the published N-term table for that series. Syllabus note for Arabisch/Frans/Spaans havo: demonstrable ERK B1 for the tested skill is associated with about 6+, not merely a bare voldoende.
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 CE fee; those fees apply only to independent DUO Staatsexamen candidates. (College voor Toetsen en Examens (CvTE); catalogue and documents on Examenblad.nl)
HAVO Arabisch Exam Content Outline
Domein A — Leesvaardigheid
Relevant information, hoofdgedachte, meaning of key elements, relations between text parts, and conclusions about author intentions, views and feelings.
Predominantly B1 (+ A2/B2)
Syllabus moderne vreemde talen havo aligns Arabisch havo CE reading with Frans havo: mostly B1 tasks with some A2 and B2 items for differentiation.
Main idea and relevant detail
Identify the central message of an Arabic text or paragraph and locate facts needed for a given information need.
Vocabulary and paraphrase
Infer meaning from context and recognise when an option restates the Arabic accurately.
Connectors and text relations
Track cause, contrast, concession, consequence and exemplification across sentences and paragraphs (e.g. لكن، لذلك، رغم أن، بسبب).
Inference and author stance
Judge tone, purpose and implied attitude without inventing content absent from the text.
Domains B–F
Listening/viewing, speaking, writing, literature and study/career orientation are schoolexamen domains, not the national CE paper.
How to Pass the HAVO Arabisch Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Dutch grading scale 1–10; a subject is typically passed at ≥5.5. When both apply, the final subject grade is the average of CE and SE. CE points are converted via the published N-term table for that series. Syllabus note for Arabisch/Frans/Spaans havo: demonstrable ERK B1 for the tested skill is associated with about 6+, not merely a bare voldoende.
- Assessment: Eindexamen = CE + SE. Centraal Examen: one national written reading sitting (Domain A Leesvaardigheid) with mixed item types — multiple-choice (about 60% of score points), structured questions, cite questions and open questions — scored via correctievoorschrift; raw points converted to a 1–10 grade with the series N-term omzettingstabel. Schoolexamen: school PTA covers Domains B–F (listening/viewing, speaking, writing, literature, study/career orientation) and may also practise reading. Official assessment is not pure multiple-choice.
- Time limit: CE: 2 hours 30 minutes (Examenblad / Mijn eindexamen 2026: 1e tijdvak Wednesday 27 May 2026 13:30–16:00; 2e tijdvak Thursday 18 June 2026 13:30–16:00). SE duration and forms follow each school’s 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 CE fee; those fees apply only to independent DUO Staatsexamen candidates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Netherlands HAVO Arabisch?
It is the HAVO Arabic eindexamen subject under CvTE, with documents and rooster on Examenblad.nl. The examenprogramma moderne vreemde talen covers Domains A–F; the Centraal Examen tests only Domain A Leesvaardigheid. The 2026 syllabus places Arabisch havo reading at the same ERK profile as Frans havo (predominantly B1, with some A2 and B2 items). It is distinct from Arabisch (elementair) havo, which is SE-only.
Is the official Centraal Examen multiple-choice only?
No. The official CE mixes multiple-choice (about 60% of score points), structured questions, cite questions and open questions, scored with a correctievoorschrift and converted via the N-term omzettingstabel. This page’s 100 questions are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for reading-skill practice, not an official CE simulation or translation of a past paper.
How long is the 2026 HAVO Arabisch CE?
Examenblad and Mijn eindexamen list 1e tijdvak (Wednesday 27 May 2026) and 2e tijdvak (Thursday 18 June 2026) as 13:30–16:00, i.e. 2 hours 30 minutes. Schoolexamen timing is set in each school’s PTA.
What score do I need to pass?
Dutch secondary grades use a 1–10 scale; a subject is typically passed at 5.5 or higher. When both CE and SE apply, the final subject grade is normally their average. CE raw scores are converted via the series N-term table published on Examenblad. For ERK B1 claims on the tested skill, the syllabus links a 6+ (not a bare voldoende) after the 2020 Frans recalibration that also applies to Arabisch havo.
How much does HAVO Arabisch cost for school candidates?
Regular secondary-school HAVO candidates do not pay a separate published per-subject CE 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.
May I use a dictionary on the CE?
Yes. Mijn eindexamen states you may use a paper dictionary to and from Arabic (in one or two volumes); a digital dictionary is not allowed. Confirm the current Toegestane hulpmiddelen havo en vwo PDF linked from Examenblad for the exam year.
Are these official CvTE examination questions?
No. Official Arabisch havo CE papers are Dutch-administered reading exams with mixed item types. This bank is an original English-language MCQ study adaptation aligned to Domain A leesvaardigheid; Arabic wording is preserved where the Arabic skill is being tested, with English explanations.