Arabic Language Proficiency Tests
Arabic is among the most spoken languages in the world and part of the six official languages of the United Nations, making it a significant language in global affairs and international business. Official Arabic level tests and certifications provide a strategic advantage for organizations, academic institutions, and bilingual professionals and students.
Language Testing International® (LTI)® is the exclusive provider of official ACTFL assessments. These convenient and flexible tests are tailored to your language needs, providing a holistic evaluation of language use in real-world situations. They are available on demand and delivered online through LTI's remote proctoring providers.
Reliable Language Certification
ACTFL sets the industry standard for language proficiency in the U.S. Testing is the most reliable solution for screening new hires, evaluating employees, and placing students. ACTFL certifications are trusted by corporations, government agencies, and universities for their objective standards, expert Raters, and focus on demonstrated functional linguistic proficiency.
LTI is a leader in language proficiency testing with over 30 years of industry experience. As the exclusive ACTFL licensee, LTI adheres to rigorous quality assurance standards to ensure convenient, objective, and accurate testing and certification.
Results Reported to Global Standards
ACTFL results are evaluated by certified Raters who determine the highest level at which an applicant can consistently and successfully perform. Ratings can be provided in your desired proficiency scale, including:
- ACTFL Proficiency Scale: This scale provides a holistic description of your real-world functional ability with four major levels: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Superior. The first three levels are further divided into Low, Mid, and High sublevels for increased specificity of proficiency within the major level.
- Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR): This scale evaluates the language activity types of interaction, reception, mediation, and production. Ratings are divided into six levels, grouped into the user categories of Basic and Independent to Proficient.
- Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR): This scale adheres to the U.S. government's standards for language proficiency skills required for work. Ratings are offered on a scale of 0 to 5, with “+” levels to cover proficiency above the base level.
Find the Right ACTFL Arabic Proficiency Test Online
ACTFL establishes a universal standard for language proficiency that is applied across all language tests, including the Arabic language certification assessment. They facilitate unbiased, consistent, and comparable measurement of effective and appropriate language use in real-world situations.
Tests are conducted and reviewed by language experts who have undergone extensive training and calibration to ensure precise and consistent applications. They customize assessments to the applicant's interests, experience, and proficiency level.
Speaking
Speaking assessments are available in two modalities, the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI), which is conducted by phone and lasts 15 to 30 minutes, and the Oral Proficiency Interview — Computer (OPIc), which is delivered online and lasts from 20 to 40 minutes. They both simulate natural conversations to measure your speaking ability in both formal and informal settings.
Writing
The Writing Proficiency Test (WPT) is an internet-delivered test with a duration range of 20 to 80 minutes. Candidates must answer four or five writing prompts covering practical, social, and professional topics. Some versions of the test use a Background Survey and Self-Assessment to customize the prompts. Written samples are evaluated by certified ACTFL Raters.
Listening
The Listening Proficiency Test (LPT) is an online, machine-scored test that takes between 50 and 125 minutes to complete and delivers nearly-immediate results. It presents a variety of spoken passages such as daily interactions, discussions, and broadcasts. After each passage, candidates must answer three multiple-choice questions.
Reading
The Reading Proficiency Test (RPT) is an online, machine-scored assessment that lasts between 50 and 125 minutes. It includes several passages on social, academic, and professional topics. Candidates must answer three multiple-choice questions per passage and receive a nearly instantaneous result after completion.
Schedule an Arabic Language Proficiency Test
LTI provides the most trusted and accessible testing to obtain an official Arabic language certification for various language goals, from college accreditation to diplomatic work throughout the Arabic-speaking world. Browse our online assessment platform for individual certification or contact us via email at sales@languagetesting.com for more information on certification for government agencies, businesses, and academic institutions.