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Key Facts: GCSE Arabic Exam
9-1
Grading scale
Ofqual
May-June
Exam series
AQA, Edexcel timetable
2 boards
Specifications available
AQA, Edexcel
100
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AQA, Edexcel GCSE Arabic is assessed through linear end-of-course exam papers (Key Stage 4). Coverage spans identity and culture, local national international and global areas of interest, current and future study and employment, and grading uses the 9-1 scale on 2026 specifications.
Sample GCSE Arabic Practice Questions
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1What does the Arabic word 'أب' mean in English?
2Which Arabic word means 'sister'?
3What is the Arabic word for 'grandfather'?
4Translate the phrase 'عائلتي كبيرة' into English.
5Which word completes the sentence: 'لي ___ واحد وأختان' (I have one ___ and two sisters)?
6What does 'ابن العم' mean in English?
7What is the Arabic word for 'school'?
8Which word means 'teacher' (masculine) in Arabic?
9Translate 'I study Arabic at school' into Arabic.
10What does 'الواجب المنزلي' mean?
About the GCSE Arabic Exam
GCSE Arabic is offered by AQA, Edexcel as part of the UK General Certificate of Secondary Education qualification framework. The course covers identity and culture, local national international and global areas of interest, current and future study and employment, arabic script and is assessed primarily through written exam papers at the end of the two-year course.
Questions
100 scored questions
Time Limit
3-5 hours total across multiple papers
Passing Score
Grade 4 is the standard pass, Grade 5 is the strong pass (1-9 scale)
Exam Fee
£40-£80 per subject (school-set entry fee) (AQA, Edexcel)
GCSE Arabic Exam Content Outline
Theme 1: Identity and Culture
Family, free time, customs and festivals in Arabic-speaking countries
Theme 2: Local, National and Global Areas
Home, town, environment, travel, social issues
Theme 3: Current and Future Study and Employment
School, future plans, jobs
Arabic Script
Modern Standard Arabic reading and writing; verb conjugation; dual form; sound and broken plurals
How to Pass the GCSE Arabic Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Grade 4 is the standard pass, Grade 5 is the strong pass (1-9 scale)
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: 3-5 hours total across multiple papers
- Exam fee: £40-£80 per subject (school-set entry fee)
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- Complete 500+ practice questions
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- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What exam boards offer GCSE Arabic?
GCSE Arabic is offered by AQA, Edexcel. All boards follow Ofqual subject content but vary in the choice of set texts, optional topics, and paper structure.
When is the GCSE Arabic exam taken?
Exams are written in the May-June series at the end of the two-year Key Stage 4 course. Most students sit the papers in Year 11.
How is GCSE Arabic graded?
GCSEs are graded on the 9-1 scale, where 9 is the highest grade. A grade 4 is a standard pass, and grade 5 is a strong pass. Grade 7 is broadly equivalent to the old A grade.
How many papers does GCSE Arabic have?
Most GCSE subjects have 2-3 written papers. The exact number, timing, and weighting depend on the chosen exam board. Some subjects also include a non-examined assessment (NEA) coursework component.