IGCSE O Level Arabic First Language (9–1) (7184) Past Papers

Students preparing for IGCSE O Level Arabic First Language (9–1) (7184) Past Papers can benefit greatly from practising previous exam questions. These papers provide insight into the types of comprehension, grammar, and composition tasks that appear in the exam.

You can download all past papers and marking schemes easily to revise at your own pace and strengthen your Arabic reading and writing skills.

Arabic-First-Language (9-1) 7184 PDFs

Exam Structure & Assessment

The assessment consists of two main papers, each contributing 50% to the final grade. Candidates are assessed on reading comprehension, written expression, and grammatical accuracy.

Paper 1 — Reading & Directed Writing

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Weighting: 50%
  • Marks: 50

Content includes:

  • Reading comprehension from multiple passages
  • Directed writing tasks based on given texts
  • Grammar and language application questions

This paper tests students’ ability to understand texts, apply language accurately, and respond clearly using appropriate Arabic.

Paper 2 — Writing

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Weighting: 50%
  • Marks: 50

Content includes:

  • Creative and formal composition tasks
  • Expressive writing demonstrating clarity, vocabulary, and style

Students are expected to produce coherent, well-structured writing using accurate grammar and effective language.

Syllabus Overview

The syllabus focuses on developing strong Arabic communication skills, comprehension, and writing ability.

  • Analyse and interpret meaning, tone, and purpose of texts
  • Summarise key points accurately and concisely
  • Respond to questions with clear, focused answers
  • Produce creative, argumentative, or descriptive compositions
  • Maintain organisation, flow, and cohesion in writing
  • Use expressive language appropriate to the task

Download Arabic First Language (9–1) (7184) Past Papers

All IGCSE O Level Arabic First Language (9–1) (7184) past papers and marking schemes can be downloaded easily. Papers are organised by year and session to support structured and efficient revision.