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Key Facts: VMBO GL/TL Arabisch Exam

13:30–15:30

CE 1e tijdvak window 2026 (120 min)

Examenblad Arabisch vmbo gl en tl 2026

26 May 2026

1e tijdvak CE date

Examenblad.nl

18 June 2026

2e tijdvak CE date (09:00–11:00)

Examenblad.nl

Paper only

CE delivery (Arabisch/Spaans/Turks gl/tl)

Examenblad vakspecifieke informatie Spaans/Turks/Arabisch vmbo gl/tl

MVT/K/4

CE unit tested by the Arabisch reading paper

Examenprogramma Arabische taal vmbo / Syllabus MVT vmbo 2026

No MVT/K/7

Schrijfvaardigheid not in Arabisch programme

Syllabus / examenprogramma Arabisch vmbo

≥5.5

Typical subject pass on 1–10 scale

Dutch VO grading practice

N-term

CE points → grade conversion

Examenblad omzettingstabel normering

100

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OpenExamPrep study adaptation

Official VMBO GL/TL Arabisch 2026 CE is a 120-minute national paper reading exam (MVT/K/4 leesvaardigheid; mixed MCQ/open items + N-term) — paper-only like Spaans/Turks gl/tl — with SE covering other MVT skills (no schrijfvaardigheid for Arabisch). These 100 English-interface MCQs are a study adaptation for reading, vocab and grammar at GT depth, preserving Arabic script when testing the language skill.

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1Read the school notice: **نادي القراءة** يعقد نادي القراءة اجتماعه الأسبوعي كل يوم ثلاثاء بعد الظهر من الساعة الثالثة حتى الرابعة والنصف في قاعة المكتبة. التسجيل مجاني للطلاب، لكن يجب إحضار بطاقة المدرسة. بسبب أعمال الصيانة لن يُعقد الاجتماع في الأسبوع الأول من مارس. What does this notice mainly communicate?
A.Weekly meeting time/place, free registration rules, and a March cancellation
B.That reading club costs money every Tuesday
C.That the library is closed all of March
D.That only teachers may join after 16:30
Explanation: The notice gives weekly schedule (Tue 15:00–16:30, library hall), free student registration with school card, and no meeting in the first week of March due to maintenance.
2Read: تعمل لينا في مركز شباب محلي ثلاثة أيام في الأسبوع. تبدأ دوامها الساعة الرابعة عصراً وتنتهي الساعة الثامنة مساءً، ما عدا يوم الجمعة حيث تنتهي الساعة السابعة بسبب نشاط عائلي في المركز. When does Lina normally finish, and what is the Friday exception?
A.Normally 8 p.m.; on Friday she finishes at 7 p.m.
B.Normally 4 p.m.; Friday she starts at 8 p.m.
C.She always finishes at 7 p.m.
D.She never works on Friday
Explanation: تنتهي الساعة الثامنة مساءً is the normal end; Friday ends at السابعة because of a family activity at the centre.
3Read: رحلة الصف إلى معرض الكتاب يوم الخميس. يجب دفع ١٥ يورو قبل يوم الثلاثاء وتسليم استمارة الموافقة الموقعة من ولي الأمر. من لم يسلم الاستمارة لن يُسمح له بالمشاركة حتى لو دفع الرسوم. What is required to participate?
A.Pay €15 before Tuesday and submit a signed parent consent form
B.Pay only on Thursday at the fair
C.Bring €15 without any form
D.Ask the teacher on Thursday morning only
Explanation: Payment before Tuesday plus a signed guardian consent form are both required; without the form, payment alone is not enough.
4Read: كثير من الطلاب يشاركون في ورش العمل بعد المدرسة لأنها تساعدهم على تطوير مهارات جديدة وعلى بناء صداقات خارج الصف. رغم أن الوقت محدود، يرون أن الفائدة تستحق الجهد. What is the main idea?
A.After-school workshops help skills and friendships despite limited time
B.Students should quit school for workshops
C.Workshops are closed after school
D.Only teachers benefit from workshops
Explanation: The paragraph argues workshops develop skills and friendships; despite limited time, the benefit is worth the effort.
5Read: بسبب الإضراب في وسائل النقل العام قررت المدرسة تأجيل الامتحان الشفهي إلى الأسبوع التالي، بينما بقي الامتحان التحريري في موعده لأن كثيراً من الطلاب يسكنون قريباً ويمكنهم الحضور سيراً على الأقدام. Why was only the oral exam postponed?
A.Public-transport strike; written exam stayed because many live nearby and can walk
B.Teachers were ill for both exams
C.The school closed completely
D.Students refused all exams
Explanation: Transport strike caused oral postponement; written stayed because many nearby students can walk.
6Read: **إعلان محطة الحافلات** الحافلة رقم ٢٧ تغادر المحطة المركزية الساعة ٦:٤٥ صباحاً وتصل إلى المدرسة الساعة ٧:٢٥. في أيام الامتحانات تُضاف رحلة إضافية الساعة ٦:٣٠ لتفادي الازدحام. What is special on exam days?
A.An extra bus leaves at 6:30 a.m. to avoid crowding
B.All buses are cancelled
C.Bus 27 only runs at noon
D.The school opens at 6:30 for staff only
Explanation: On exam days an extra trip is added at 6:30 to avoid crowding; the regular 6:45 departure still exists.
7Read: كتبت سارة رسالة إلى صديقتها تشرح فيها أن مشروع العلوم استغرق وقتاً أطول مما توقعت، ولذلك لم تستطع حضور حفل عيد الميلاد، لكنها وعدت بالزيارة في عطلة نهاية الأسبوع. Why did Sara miss the birthday party?
A.Her science project took longer than expected
B.She forgot the address
C.She was angry at her friend
D.The weekend visit already happened
Explanation: لذلك links the longer-than-expected science project to missing the party; she promises a weekend visit instead.
8Read: في تقرير قصير عن التطوع، يذكر الكاتب أن الطلاب الذين يساعدون في دار المسنين مرة في الشهر يشعرون بتحسن في مهارات التواصل، غير أن بعضهم يجد صعوبة في التوفيق بين التطوع والواجبات المدرسية. Which claim does the text support?
A.Monthly volunteering can improve communication, but scheduling with schoolwork is hard for some
B.Volunteering replaces all schoolwork
C.No student benefits from volunteering
D.Elderly homes refuse student volunteers
Explanation: The report links monthly volunteering to better communication skills while noting scheduling difficulty with school duties.
9Read: يفتح معرض الصور أبوابه من الأربعاء إلى الأحد بين العاشرة صباحاً والسادسة مساءً. الدخول مجاني للطلاب الذين يحملون بطاقة هوية مدرسية، بينما يدفع الزوار الآخرون ٥ يورو. يوم الاثنين والثلاثاء مغلقان للصيانة الأسبوعية. Who pays €5?
A.Visitors who are not students with a school ID
B.All students with school ID
C.Only staff on Monday
D.Nobody — entry is always free
Explanation: Students with school ID enter free; other visitors pay €5. Mon–Tue closed for weekly maintenance.
10Read: قرر مجلس الطلاب تنظيم يوم رياضي في الهواء الطلق بشرط أن تبقى درجة الحرارة فوق عشر درجات وأن لا يكون هناك مطر غزير. إذا ساء الطقس، يُنقل النشاط إلى الصالة الرياضية. Under what condition does the outdoor sports day happen?
A.Temperature above 10°C and no heavy rain; otherwise move indoors
B.Only if it rains heavily outside
C.Only when temperature is below zero
D.Always outdoors regardless of weather
Explanation: Outdoor plan requires temperature above 10° and no heavy rain; bad weather moves the event to the sports hall.

About the VMBO GL/TL Arabisch Exam

VMBO GL/TL Arabisch is the Arabic modern-foreign-language subject in the Dutch VMBO gemengde and theoretische leerwegen under CvTE rules, catalogued on Examenblad.nl. Under the syllabus moderne vreemde talen vmbo 2026, the Centraal Examen tests Leesvaardigheid (MVT/K/4); in the examenprogramma the GL/TL CE markers also cover MVT/K/3, MVT/K/5, MVT/V/3 and MVT/V/5, while verrijkingsdeel MVT/V/1 is not CE-marked and sits in the schoolexamen. Arabisch, Spaans and Turks gl/tl remain paper-only. The 2026 Arabisch gl/tl CE window is 120 minutes (26 May 13:30–15:30; 18 June 09:00–11:00). Schrijfvaardigheid (MVT/K/7) is not in the Arabisch examenprogramma. Official CE uses mixed reading items on Arabic texts with Dutch open-answer rules where applicable; a paper dictionary to/from Arabic is allowed under the hulpmiddelen regeling. This practice bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation at GL/TL depth: Arabic passages and skill-critical wording stay in Arabic, while stems, explanations and feedback are in English.

Assessment

Eindexamen = CE + SE. Centraal Examen: one national written reading sitting (MVT/K/4 Leesvaardigheid; the GL/TL programme also carries CE markers on MVT/K/3, MVT/K/5, MVT/V/3 and MVT/V/5) delivered exclusively on paper (Examenblad vakspecifieke informatie: Spaans, Turks and Arabisch gl/tl CE are paper-only). Mixed item types — multiple-choice (3–6 alternatives), voor-gestructureerde vragen and open vragen — scored via correctievoorschrift; raw points converted to a 1–10 grade with the series N-term omzettingstabel. Schoolexamen: school PTA covers the remaining exameneenheden (e.g. MVT/K/1, K/2, K/6 and verrijkingsdeel MVT/V/1); MVT/K/7 Schrijfvaardigheid is 'nvt' for Arabisch. Official assessment is not pure multiple-choice.

Time Limit

CE: 2 hours (Examenblad 2026: 1e tijdvak Tuesday 26 May 2026 13:30–15:30; 2e tijdvak Thursday 18 June 2026 09:00–11:00). 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.

Exam Fee

No separate published per-subject fee for regular secondary-school VMBO GL/TL 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)

VMBO GL/TL Arabisch Exam Content Outline

CE core

MVT/K/4 — Leesvaardigheid

Relevant information, hoofdgedachte, meaning of key elements, relations between text parts, and conclusions about author intentions, views and feelings on GT-length Arabic texts.

SE verrijking (GT)

MVT/V/1 — Leesvaardigheid (Arabisch GT)

Stylistic devices and conclusions about schrijfdoel, opinions, feelings and intended audience. The examenprogramma Arabische taal gives this unit only an X for GL/TL (no CE marker), so schools assess it in the SE; the paraphrase and inference practice still supports CE reading.

ERK indication ≈ A2

GL/TL reading task types

Informative articles, personal letters, notices and work-related everyday texts, longer and denser than BB. CvTE's 2014 ERK-koppelingsonderzoek excluded Arabisch, so no Arabisch-specific ERK standard is published; syllabus/SLO guidance indicates roughly A2 for gl/tl reading.

Skill

Main idea and relevant detail

Identify the central message of a multi-sentence Arabic text and locate facts needed for a given information need.

Skill

Vocabulary and paraphrase

Infer meaning from context and recognise when an option restates the Arabic accurately at mid-frequency MSA.

Skill

Grammar cues for comprehension

Use agreement, tense/aspect signals, relative clauses, pronouns and negation to unlock who does what in denser sentences.

Skill

Connectors and text relations

Track cause, contrast, consequence, concession and addition across paragraphs (e.g. لكن، لذلك، لأن، رغم أن، بالإضافة إلى).

SE

Listening, speaking and learning skills

Schoolexamen domains; writing production is not required for Arabisch under the examenprogramma.

How to Pass the VMBO GL/TL 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.
  • Assessment: Eindexamen = CE + SE. Centraal Examen: one national written reading sitting (MVT/K/4 Leesvaardigheid; the GL/TL programme also carries CE markers on MVT/K/3, MVT/K/5, MVT/V/3 and MVT/V/5) delivered exclusively on paper (Examenblad vakspecifieke informatie: Spaans, Turks and Arabisch gl/tl CE are paper-only). Mixed item types — multiple-choice (3–6 alternatives), voor-gestructureerde vragen and open vragen — scored via correctievoorschrift; raw points converted to a 1–10 grade with the series N-term omzettingstabel. Schoolexamen: school PTA covers the remaining exameneenheden (e.g. MVT/K/1, K/2, K/6 and verrijkingsdeel MVT/V/1); MVT/K/7 Schrijfvaardigheid is 'nvt' for Arabisch. Official assessment is not pure multiple-choice.
  • Time limit: CE: 2 hours (Examenblad 2026: 1e tijdvak Tuesday 26 May 2026 13:30–15:30; 2e tijdvak Thursday 18 June 2026 09:00–11:00). SE duration and forms follow each school’s PTA.
  • Exam fee: No separate published per-subject fee for regular secondary-school VMBO GL/TL 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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VMBO GL/TL Arabisch Study Tips from Top Performers

1Practise longer everyday and informative Arabic texts (articles, personal letters, notices, school/work messages) — GL/TL CE goes beyond short BB notices.
2Train mid-frequency connectors (لكن، لأن، لذلك، رغم أن، بالإضافة إلى، من جهة…من جهة أخرى) — many GT marks hinge on text relations.
3When vocabulary is unclear, use surrounding context and familiar roots before the dictionary; dictionary use is allowed but slow on a 120-minute paper.
4For author-intent items, stick to what the Arabic text supports; reject options that add motives or facts not stated.
5Use these English-interface MCQs for skill drill at GT depth, then switch to authentic Dutch past CE papers on Examenblad for timing, open/cite formats and exam Dutch instructions.
6Balance CE reading with SE speaking and listening work required by your school’s PTA — writing production is not required for Arabisch.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Netherlands VMBO GL/TL Arabisch?

It is the VMBO gemengde/theoretische leerweg Arabic eindexamen subject under CvTE, with documents and rooster on Examenblad.nl. The Centraal Examen tests Leesvaardigheid (MVT/K/4). Verrijkingsdeel MVT/V/1 is in the GL/TL programme but is not CE-marked, so it is assessed in the schoolexamen. Schrijfvaardigheid (MVT/K/7) is 'nvt' for Arabisch. The 2026 CE lasts 120 minutes and is taken on paper.

Is the official Centraal Examen multiple-choice only?

No. Examenblad vakspecifieke informatie states that Spaans, Turks and Arabisch CEs may mix multiple-choice (3–6 alternatives), voor-gestructureerde vragen and open vragen, 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/vocab/grammar practice, not an official CE simulation or translation of a past paper.

Is Arabisch VMBO GL/TL still on paper?

Yes. Examenblad’s vakspecifieke informatie for Spaans, Turks and Arabisch vmbo gl/tl confirms exclusive paper delivery of the CE.

How long is the 2026 VMBO GL/TL Arabisch CE?

Examenblad lists 1e tijdvak Tuesday 26 May 2026 as 13:30–15:30 and 2e tijdvak Thursday 18 June 2026 as 09:00–11:00 — 2 hours. Schoolexamen timing is set in each school’s PTA.

How does GL/TL Arabisch differ from BB Arabisch?

GL/TL CE is longer (120 minutes on 26 May 2026 versus 90 minutes for BB) and uses longer, denser texts. Both remain paper-only reading exams without schrijfvaardigheid for Arabisch. CvTE publishes no Arabisch-specific ERK calibration — Arabisch was not part of the 2014 koppelingsonderzoek.

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.

How much does VMBO GL/TL Arabisch cost for school candidates?

Regular secondary-school VMBO GL/TL 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, within the Regeling toegestane hulpmiddelen voor de centrale examens vo 2026 (hulpmiddelen vmbo): a paper dictionary to and from the foreign language is allowed for MVT papers; digital dictionaries are not. Confirm the current Toegestane hulpmiddelen vmbo PDF linked from Examenblad for the exam year.

Are these official CvTE examination questions?

No. Official Arabisch vmbo gl/tl CE papers are Dutch-administered paper reading exams with mixed item types. This bank is an original English-language MCQ study adaptation aligned to MVT/K/4 leesvaardigheid, with SE-side MVT/V/1 inference work as extra support; Arabic wording is preserved where the Arabic skill is being tested, with English explanations.