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GCSE Arabic Exam (First Language)
GCSE Arabic Exam (First Language)
Book your GCSE Arabic exam for November 2026, or summer 2027 with Pass GCSE. Whether this is your first attempt or you are resitting GCSE Arabic, we are here to support you throughout the process.
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Internationally Regulated GCSE Arabic Exam (First Language) - Available to all external candidates, resit learners, and adult learners. Please note that November exams are only available for learners aged 16+.
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Lowest Cost, No Hidden Fees - We aim to keep our GCSE Arabic exams competitively priced for the service provided, with clear, upfront pricing and no hidden charges.
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Fast-Track GCSE Arabic (First Language) Qualification - Complete your qualification in under 12 months.
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How does the GCSE Arabic exam process work?
Need guidance on booking your GCSE Arabic exam, or not sure where to begin? At Pass GCSE, we keep the process simple and easy to follow. Whether you’re unsure about the qualification, what the exam involves, or how to complete your booking, our friendly team is here to help.
GCSE Arabic exams are held in the summer and November exam series, and you will sit your exam at a local exam centre. The exam is open to private candidates aged 16 and over, and we will manage all exam arrangements for you from start to finish.
Get in touch and one of our GCSE exam advisors will talk through your options and help you feel confident about sitting or resitting GCSE Arabic.
Secure your exam place
Select your GCSE Arabic exam options above, then proceed to checkout to confirm your booking.
We will look after everything
The Pass GCSE exams team will be in touch with next steps and guidance and will organise your booking at a local exam centre.
Sit your exam
We will provide full confirmation of your GCSE Arabic exam date, time, location and venue details well in advance, so you know exactly what to expect on the day.
Receive your results
Your exam centre will release your results, confirming the grade you have achieved.
Take your next step
Progress to college, university, an apprenticeship, or move forward in your career.
Internationally-Regulated GCSE Arabic Exam
This GCSE Arabic exam follows the Edexcel International GCSE (IGCSE) specification and is regulated by Pearson Edexcel, making it a fully recognised qualification equivalent to those taken in schools and colleges. It is suitable for private candidates and adult learners.
Lowest Cost, No Hidden Fees
We aim to keep GCSE Arabic exam fees as competitive as possible for the service provided, with clear and transparent pricing that includes everything you need, such as the exam, invigilation and official certification.
Fast-Track GCSE Arabic Qualification
Many learners achieve their qualification within 12 months, with some completing it in as little as 6 months.
1 Secure your exam place
Add your preferred options for the GCSE Arabic exam to your cart above, then complete your booking by following the checkout process.
GCSE Arabic Details
Internationally-regulated Edexcel IGCSE Arabic exam.
Accepted across the UK as an official GCSE qualification.
2 We will look after everything
The Pass GCSE exams team will contact you by phone or email with further guidance and will manage the full booking process, including securing your place at a local exam centre.
The booking process was easy
The booking process was easy, and the team were extremely helpful, walking me through each step and making it simple to find an exam centre close to me. They also provided a lot of useful resources and were always willing to help, which made the whole experience incredibly useful and reassuring.
3 Sit your exam
Before your exam, we will send you full details of your GCSE Arabic (Edexcel IGCSE) exam, including the exam time, location and what you need to bring on the day, so you can prepare with confidence. We recommend reviewing the exam regulations in advance to help avoid any issues on the day. You will sit the exam in person at your allocated exam centre, alongside other candidates across the UK.
Exam Information
Exam taken in person at a local exam centre.
GCSE Arabic exam dates are listed further down this page.
4 Receive your results
GCSE results are released on a national results day, which usually takes place on the third Thursday in August for exams sat in the summer. On this day, grades are issued across all subjects and exam boards.
As you will be sitting GCSE Arabic as a private candidate, your results are usually issued directly by your exam centre on results day. It is important to check in advance how your centre provides results, as some centres require collection in person, while others may issue results by email or post.
5 Take your next step
Progress onto college, university, an apprenticeship, or take the next step in your career with your GCSE Arabic qualification.
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GCSE Arabic (First Language) Exam Information - Edexcel IGCSE (4AA1)
Paper 1 - Reading, Summary and Grammar
Topics
Reading comprehension, summarising and grammar skills across a range of everyday and contemporary topics.
Themes may include education, culture, media, travel, health, technology and social issues.
Format
Part 1: Reading - Short and extended-response questions based on two texts, including comparison tasks.
Part 2: Summary - Students summarise the main points of a short text.
Part 3: Grammar - Questions assessing grammatical structures and language manipulation.
Paper 2 - Writing
Topics
Extended writing across a variety of contemporary topics and themes.
Students demonstrate the ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively in Arabic.
Format
Two extended writing tasks chosen from three options.
Tasks may involve arguing, narrating, describing, persuading, informing or explaining.
Responses may include formats such as essays, articles, letters, speeches or narratives.
Summer 2027
| Date | Time | Duration | |
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| Paper 1 Paper 1 | Monday 10th May | Morning | 2h 15m |
| Paper 2 Paper 2 | Thursday 20th May | Morning | 1h 30m |
November 2026
| Date | Time | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 Paper 1 | Tuesday 27th October | Morning | 2h 15m |
| Paper 2 Paper 2 | Tuesday 3rd November | Morning | 1h 30m |
GCSE Arabic Exam (First Language) Dates (Edexcel IGCSE)
Summer 2026
| Date | Time | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 Paper 1 | Thursday 7th May | Morning | 2h 15m |
| Paper 2 Paper 2 | Tuesday 19th May | Afternoon | 1h 30m |
GCSE Arabic Exam FAQs
Where will I sit my GCSE Arabic private exam?
What exam board will I be sitting with?
This GCSE Arabic qualification is sat under the Edexcel International GCSE (IGCSE) specification.
Will I need to complete any coursework?
How many GCSE Arabic exams will I need to sit?
You will sit two exam papers as part of the Edexcel IGCSE Arabic qualification: One reading, summary, and grammar, and one writing.
What is a Fast-Track GCSE Arabic qualification?
A fast-track GCSE Arabic qualification with Pass GCSE allows you to prepare for and sit your GCSE Arabic exam in a shorter timeframe than studying at school or college. Many learners complete the qualification within 12 months, with some finishing in as little as 6 months, depending on their pace of study.
Is this the same qualification taken in schools?
Yes, this exam awards an Edexcel IGCSE Arabic qualification, which is equivalent to GCSEs taken in schools and colleges and is fully recognised across the UK.
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