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ARABIC
(Arab Passport Holders)
EXAMINATION BOARD
:
The Ministry of Education
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF COURSE
The Dubai Ministry of Education syllabus covers the topics identified below and is intended for all Arabic
native speakers to further their knowledge and understanding of the Arabic language. In Year 12, students
will also have the opportunity to study further topics which are essential to pass the Ministry of Education
examination. These topics will be presented to students entering Year 12 at FirstPoint School.
The Arabic course consists of four elements: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.
Reading
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Analysing the words, fluency, and developing vocabulary
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Understanding and assimilation
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The response to literature and analysing the literary texts
Writing
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Writing essays that contain systematic introduction, supported evidences, and logical conclusions,
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The learners use and employ their ability and their knowledge of the language, style, and eloquence to
write narrative, informational, persuasive, and descriptive texts
Listening
The learners listen to the audible texts and show understanding, distinguish and analyse the ideas, extract values
and principles, evaluate the texts according to objective standards, and adhere to the etiquette of listening.
Speaking
The learners show their ability in conversation such as fluency, confidence, organizing the ideas, clarity, and
using the paralleled elements of the language including: tuning, accent, gesture, and allusion …., as well as
participate effectively in official presentations such as speeches, public discussions, and debates, moreover
to use conversation skill for various purposes as asking questions, exchanging information, re-formatting the
audible texts, or narration of a story and providing different presentations.
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
Arabic is internally assessed in each of the Years 10, 11 and 12 with the final Ministry examination taking place
at the end of Year 12. The internal assessment involves:
Class work and assessment throughout the year
50%
End of the year examination
50%
The final examination in Year 12 will be attested by the Ministry of Education and this certification can
then be used to verify that the student has followed the statutory course as required for employment and
attendance at universities throughout the Middle East.
ENTRY INFORMATION
The Ministry of Education requirement is that students who are native speakers of Arabic follow the Ministry
syllabus until they sit a formal examination at the end of Year 12. This is essential for all native Arabic speakers
who wish to work and attend university in the Middle East as they will be provided with an attestation that
they have followed the course and achieved the appropriate standards.
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