Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Arabic Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Free Edexcel iGCSE Arabic (4AR1) past papers, mark schemes & examiner reports. Reading and writing in Modern Standard Arabic. 149 resources.
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January 2019
8 filesInternational Advanced Level Arabic – Examiner report – Paper 2 – January 2019
International Advanced Level Arabic – Examiner report – Paper 1 – January 2019
International Advanced Level Arabic – Question paper – Paper 1 – January 2019
International Advanced Level Arabic – Question paper – Paper 2 – January 2019
International Advanced Level Arabic – Mark scheme – Paper 1 – January 2019
International Advanced Level Arabic – Mark scheme – Paper 2 – January 2019
International GCSE Arabic – Question paper – Paper 1 – January 2019
International GCSE Arabic – Question paper – Paper 2 – January 2019
June 2019
4 filesInternational Advanced Level Arabic – Examiner report – Paper 2 – June 2019
International Advanced Level Arabic – Mark scheme – Paper 2 – June 2019
International Advanced Level Arabic – Mark scheme – Paper 1 – June 2019
International Advanced Level Arabic – Examiner report – Paper 1 – June 2019
January 2018
3 filesJune 2018
6 filesInternational Advanced Level Arabic – Mark scheme – Paper 2 – June 2018
International Advanced Level Arabic – Mark scheme – Paper 1 – June 2018
International Advanced Level Arabic – Examiner report – Paper 1 – June 2018
International Advanced Level Arabic – Examiner report – Paper 2 – June 2018
International Advanced Level Arabic – Question paper – Paper 2 – June 2018
International Advanced Level Arabic – Question paper – Paper 1 – June 2018
June 2017
3 filesJune 2015
1 fileInternational GCSE Arabic – Examiner report – Paper 2 – June 2015
International GCSE Arabic: Literary Analysis and Composition in Modern Standard Arabic
Exam Paper Structure
Reading
Writing
Key Information
| Exam Board | Pearson Edexcel |
| Specification Code | 4AR1 (current) / 4AR0 (legacy) |
| Qualification | International GCSE |
| Grading Scale | 9–1 |
| Assessment Type | 2 written exams (no listening, speaking, or coursework) |
| Tiers | No tiers |
| Number Of Papers | 2 |
| Exam Duration | Paper 1: 2 hours 30 minutes; Paper 2: 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Total Marks | 100 (60 + 40) |
| Calculator Status | Not applicable |
| Available Sessions | January and June, multiple years |
| Total Resources | 149 |
Key Topics in Arabic
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Read the text and answer | Use information from the Arabic passage to respond |
| Explain how the writer | Analyse the literary techniques used and their effect |
| Write a composition | Produce an extended piece of writing in Arabic on the given topic |
| Summarise | Give a concise account of the main ideas in your own words |
| What impression | Describe the effect the writing creates, with textual evidence |
| Comment on | Offer analytical observations about the writer's language choices |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| 9 | 82–92% |
| 8 | 72–81% |
| 7 | 62–71% |
| 6 | 52–61% |
| 5 | 42–51% |
| 4 | 32–41% |
| 3 | 24–31% |
| 2 | 16–23% |
| 1 | 8–15% |
⚠️ Typical grade boundaries across both papers (100 total marks). Boundaries vary by session — check Pearson's website.
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