The qualification is designed primarily for students who are studying Arabic in order to enhance their future education or employment prospects. Students will be expected to communicate formally and informally in a range of contexts, and to understand a wide range of texts and styles. The aim of the qualification is to test Arabic language competence through realistic and contextualised tasks based on authentic texts.

The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable pupils to develop: 

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<li> Understanding and use of written forms of the target language, in a range of familiar and practical contexts, and for a variety of purposes </li>
<li> Understanding and use of the spoken forms of the target language, in a range of familiar and practical contexts, and for a variety of purposes</li> 
<li> The ability to communicate effectively in the target language through the written word, using a range of vocabulary and structures</li> 
<li> The ability to communicate effectively in the target language through speaking, using a range of vocabulary and structures</li> 
<li> A knowledge and understanding of the target language grammar and its practical application</li> 
<li> A knowledge and understanding of countries and communities where the target language is spoken</li> 
<li> Positive attitudes towards modern foreign language learning </li>
<li> A suitable foundation for further study of the target language, or another language.</li>
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