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Key Facts: Arabic License (STT) Exam

Saudi Arabic teachers take ETEC/Qiyas professional licensure tests—a general pedagogical MCQ exam plus a specialized Arabic subject-knowledge (STT) exam—after meeting Ministry eligibility. This free bank offers 100 practice questions on nahw, sarf, balagha, literature, reading/writing pedagogy, linguistics, and assessment.

Sample Arabic License (STT) Practice Questions

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1In Arabic grammar (nahw), what does 'i'rab' primarily refer to?
A.The change in word endings that shows grammatical function
B.The memorization of Qur'anic verses
C.The study of word roots in sarf
D.The rhetorical embellishment of prose
Explanation: I'rab is the morphosyntactic marking—usually through case/mood endings—that shows a word's role in the sentence (nominative, accusative, genitive, etc.).
2Which sentence type in Arabic begins with a noun or noun phrase as its first element?
A.Jumlah fi'liyyah (verbal sentence)
B.Jumlah ismiyyah (nominal sentence)
C.Jumlah shartiyyah (conditional sentence)
D.Jumlah istifhamiyyah (interrogative sentence)
Explanation: A jumlah ismiyyah (nominal sentence) typically opens with a mubtada' (subject/topic) followed by a khabar (predicate), without an initial verb.
3In the nominal sentence 'الطالبُ مجتهدٌ' (al-ṭālibu mujtahidun), what is the grammatical role of 'مجتهدٌ'?
A.Mubtada' (subject)
B.Maf'ul bihi (direct object)
C.Khabar (predicate)
D.Jar wa majrur (prepositional phrase)
Explanation: In a jumlah ismiyyah, the mubtada' is 'الطالبُ' and the khabar is 'مجتهدٌ', which completes the information about the subject.
4In a transitive verbal sentence, which element typically receives the action of the verb?
A.Fa'il (subject/agent)
B.Hal (circumstantial accusative)
C.Mubtada' (topic)
D.Maf'ul bihi (direct object)
Explanation: The maf'ul bihi is the noun in the accusative case that undergoes the action expressed by a transitive verb.
5Which preposition in the phrase 'كتابٌ منَ المكتبةِ' governs the genitive 'المكتبةِ'?
A.منَ (from)
B.في (in)
C.إلى (to)
D.على (on)
Explanation: The particle 'min' (from) is a harf jar (preposition) that places the following noun in the genitive case (majrur).
6When an Arabic noun is in the genitive case because it follows a preposition, what is this state called?
A.Mansub
B.Majrur
C.Marfu'
D.Majzum
Explanation: Nouns governed by prepositions (and certain other particles) take genitive case and are termed majrur.
7The accusative 'راكضًا' in 'جاء الطالبُ راكضًا' functions as what grammatical element?
A.Tamiyz (specification)
B.Maf'ul mutlaq (cognate object)
C.Hal (circumstantial adverb)
D.Sifa (adjective)
Explanation: An accusative describing the subject's state or manner during the action functions as hal (circumstantial), answering 'in what state?' or 'how?'
8In 'اشتريتُ كيلو تفاحًا', the accusative 'تفاحًا' after a measurement word serves as:
A.Hal (circumstantial)
B.Maf'ul bihi (direct object)
C.Khabar (predicate)
D.Tamiyz (specification of amount/type)
Explanation: After weights, measures, or numbers, the specified item in accusative is tamiyz, clarifying what is being counted or measured.
9In 'الكتابُ المفيدُ', how is 'المفيدُ' related grammatically to 'الكتابُ'?
A.Na't (adjective agreeing with the noun)
B.Khabar of a nominal sentence
C.Maf'ul bihi
D.Hal
Explanation: A descriptive adjective (na't/sifa) follows the noun it modifies and agrees in definiteness, gender, number, and case.
10The particle 'و' (wa) used to connect two nouns in the same case is called:
A.Harf jar (preposition)
B.'Atf (conjunction)
C.Harf nasb (accusative particle)
D.Harf jazm (jussive particle)
Explanation: The conjunction 'wa' coordinates elements and is classified among huruf al-'atf that link words or clauses.

About the Arabic License (STT) Exam

The Saudi Specialized Professional License Test in Arabic is the ETEC/Qiyas subject-knowledge licensure examination for Arabic language teachers seeking the professional teaching license. It measures specialized content knowledge across nahw (grammar), sarf (morphology), balagha (rhetoric), Arabic literature, reading and writing pedagogy, Arabic linguistics, and classroom assessment aligned to Saudi Arabic curriculum expectations and teacher professional standards, alongside the separate general pedagogical licensure component. This free practice bank offers 100 multiple-choice questions for STT preparation.

Assessment

Saudi professional licensure for Arabic language teachers is administered by Qiyas under ETEC. Candidates generally must meet Ministry eligibility requirements and pass a general pedagogical MCQ test (GTT) plus a specialized Arabic subject-knowledge MCQ test (STT). Tests are computer-based multiple-choice exams registered through Qiyas e-services. This bank targets the Arabic specialization STT, not the separate GTT.

Time Limit

Commonly about two hours of answering time for Qiyas professional tests, plus early arrival for identity verification; confirm the duration shown for your registered session.

Passing Score

Older licensing documentation cited 50% on subject and pedagogical components; current prep sources often cite about 60% per component. A single fixed public pass mark for the Arabic STT was not confirmed on the official pages reviewed for this bank. Verify the current standard in Qiyas e-services.

Exam Fee

Commonly reported at about 100 SAR per licensure test component, with higher fees sometimes cited for repeat attempts. Confirm the current fee in the Qiyas e-services portal before payment. (National Center for Assessment (Qiyas), under the Education and Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC))

Arabic License (STT) Exam Content Outline

16%

Nahw (Arabic Grammar and Syntax)

I'rab, jumlah ismiyyah/fi'liyyah, mubtada'/khabar, fa'il/maf'ul, jar wa majrur, hal, tamyiz, idafa, and mood particles.

12%

Sarf (Arabic Morphology)

Roots, awzan, masdar, participles, tenses, plurals, and Form II–X meaning patterns.

10%

Balagha (Arabic Rhetoric)

Tashbih, majaz, kinaya, isti'ara, mubalagha, jinas, saj', and ma'ani-level devices.

12%

Literature and Literary Analysis

Classical and modern genres, poetry meters, nahda, shawāhid, and close reading.

12%

Reading Pedagogy

Decoding, fluency, comprehension strategies, morphology, diglossia bridging, and text selection.

12%

Writing Pedagogy

Process and genre writing, imlā', cohesion, feedback, rubrics, and inquiry reports.

12%

Arabic Linguistics

Diglossia, phonology, semantics, pragmatics, contrastive analysis, and orthography.

8%

Assessment and Evaluation

Formative/summative assessment, validity, rubrics, washback, diagnostics, and item analysis.

6%

Arabic Pedagogy and Curriculum

Saudi MSA standards, lesson design, differentiation, blended learning, and reflection.

How to Pass the Arabic License (STT) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Older licensing documentation cited 50% on subject and pedagogical components; current prep sources often cite about 60% per component. A single fixed public pass mark for the Arabic STT was not confirmed on the official pages reviewed for this bank. Verify the current standard in Qiyas e-services.
  • Assessment: Saudi professional licensure for Arabic language teachers is administered by Qiyas under ETEC. Candidates generally must meet Ministry eligibility requirements and pass a general pedagogical MCQ test (GTT) plus a specialized Arabic subject-knowledge MCQ test (STT). Tests are computer-based multiple-choice exams registered through Qiyas e-services. This bank targets the Arabic specialization STT, not the separate GTT.
  • Time limit: Commonly about two hours of answering time for Qiyas professional tests, plus early arrival for identity verification; confirm the duration shown for your registered session.
  • Exam fee: Commonly reported at about 100 SAR per licensure test component, with higher fees sometimes cited for repeat attempts. Confirm the current fee in the Qiyas e-services portal before payment.

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Arabic License (STT) Study Tips from Top Performers

1Map your review to Arabic teacher professional standards—linguistic mastery (nahw, sarf, balagha), literature, and pedagogical application—then practise timed MCQs under exam conditions.
2Do not neglect the separate general pedagogical licensure component (GTT) if your eligibility requires both tests; this bank practises only the Arabic STT specialization.
3Strengthen weak subskills systematically: if you miss sarf or balagha items, revisit those units before pedagogy questions.
4Practise under timed conditions with roughly 1–2 minutes per item to match the pacing of Qiyas professional computerized tests.
5Connect content review to pedagogy items—know how to teach Arabic reading strategies, give formative writing feedback, and design valid classroom assessments in MSA.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs the Saudi specialized Arabic professional license test?

The specialized Arabic licensure pathway targets teachers of Arabic in Saudi public schools who must meet ETEC/Qiyas professional license requirements alongside Ministry eligibility rules. Confirm your category in Qiyas e-services.

Is the Arabic STT the same as the general pedagogical test?

No. The general pedagogical test (التربوي العام) measures shared teaching competencies for all subjects. The specialized Arabic STT measures Arabic subject knowledge—grammar, morphology, rhetoric, literature, pedagogy, and assessment—in your field.

How many questions are on the live STT Arabic exam?

Public prep materials for specialized teacher tests often describe roughly 60–88 items in a timed computerized session. ETEC does not always publish one fixed count on the main pages reviewed for this bank. This free practice set has 100 Arabic-focused MCQs.

What is the passing score and exam fee?

Older documentation cited 50% on subject and pedagogical components; current prep sources often cite about 60% per component and about 100 SAR per test. These figures were not confirmed as a single stable public table on the official Qiyas pages reviewed for this bank. Always verify current rules in Qiyas e-services before registering.

What Arabic topics should I study for the STT?

Review nahw (grammar), sarf (morphology), balagha (rhetoric), Arabic literature, reading and writing pedagogy, Arabic linguistics (including diglossia), and classroom assessment, plus how these apply in Saudi Arabic classrooms. This bank distributes 100 practice items across those domains.