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Key Facts: A-Level Arabic Exam
A*-E
Grading scale
Ofqual
May-June
Exam series
AQA timetable
7652
AQA specification code
AQA
100
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AQA A-Level Arabic 7652 covers Modern Standard Arabic across themes of family, environment, multiculturalism, Arab cultural heritage and political life. Assessment is through Paper 1 (listening/reading/writing, 100 marks), Paper 2 (translation + literary/film essay, 80 marks) and Paper 3 (speaking, 60 marks) on the 2026 specification.
Sample A-Level Arabic Practice Questions
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1What is the correct form of the definite article attached to the noun شَمْس (sun)?
2Which word shows the correct nominative (marfūʿ) case ending for a singular indefinite noun?
3Choose the correct iḍāfa construct meaning 'the door of the house':
4Which is the correct nisba adjective derived from the noun مِصْر (Egypt)?
5Which sentence correctly uses kāna with its predicate?
6Which sentence correctly uses inna with its noun and predicate?
7Identify the verb form (wazn) of the verb دَرَّسَ (he taught):
8What is the meaning typically associated with Form X (اِسْتَفْعَلَ) verbs?
9Conjugate the verb كَتَبَ ('he wrote') in the present (muḍāriʿ) tense, third-person masculine singular:
10Which mood is produced after the particle لَنْ?
About the A-Level Arabic Exam
A-Level Arabic (AQA 7652) develops advanced proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic (fusha) through study of contemporary Arab social, political and cultural themes alongside a literary text or film set work. The qualification is assessed by three exam papers: a listening/reading/writing paper, a translation and essay paper on set works, and an individual speaking exam.
Exam sponsor: AQA. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
100 questions
Time Limit
Approximately 7 hours total across 3 papers
Passing Score
Grade E is the minimum pass, Grades A*-E count as a pass (A*-A-B-C-D-E)
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
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Social issues and trends
Aspects of Arab society: family structures, youth concerns, marriage and relationships, environmental challenges, and contemporary multicultural societies
Political and intellectual culture
Arab cultural heritage, the Nahda renaissance, modern intellectual movements, Arab uprisings, the status of women in Arab states, and the Arab diaspora
Grammar of Modern Standard Arabic
Verb forms I-X, noun cases (nominative, accusative, genitive), idafa construct, agreement, broken plurals, weak verbs, kana and inna families, conditional sentences
Translation and essay
Translation of unseen passages into and out of Arabic plus an extended written response on a set literary work or film
Literary and film set works
Study of a prescribed text such as Bab al-Shams (Elias Khoury) or a film such as The Yacoubian Building, Wadjda, or Caramel
Speaking and individual research project
Discussion of a sub-theme from the specification and presentation of an independent research project on the culture or society of an Arabic-speaking region
Preparing for the A-Level Arabic Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Grade E is the minimum pass, Grades A*-E count as a pass (A*-A-B-C-D-E)
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: Approximately 7 hours total across 3 papers
- Exam / certification fees: £75-£130 per subject (school-set entry fee) Official sources
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A-Level Arabic: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What exam board offers A-Level Arabic?
A-Level Arabic in England is offered by AQA under specification code 7652. The qualification covers Modern Standard Arabic (fusha) and was redeveloped under the most recent Ofqual reforms.
When is the A-Level Arabic exam taken?
Exams are sat in the May-June series at the end of the two-year linear A-Level course. Most candidates take Paper 1, Paper 2, and the Paper 3 oral in Year 13.
How is A-Level Arabic graded?
A-Levels are graded A*-E with E as the minimum pass. UCAS tariff points are awarded for grades A*-E and Arabic counts as a modern foreign language for university entry requirements.
How many papers does A-Level Arabic have?
There are three assessments: Paper 1 listening, reading and writing (100 marks, 2h30); Paper 2 translation plus literary/film essay (80 marks, 2h); Paper 3 speaking exam (60 marks, 21-23 minutes).
Which set works are studied for AQA A-Level Arabic?
AQA prescribes one literary text or one film. Common choices include the novel Bab al-Shams (Gate of the Sun) by Elias Khoury and films such as The Yacoubian Building, Wadjda, or Caramel.