TOAFL — Test of Arabic as a Foreign Language

A computer-based Arabic proficiency test on the Institut Muslim Cendekia LMS, covering six skills (maharah). The section order follows each session’s test package.

Listening (Istima') فهم المسموع

Listening to Arabic recordings. A recording plays when you press Play, and the test organiser may limit how many times it can be played.

Structure (Tarakib) التراكيب

Multiple-choice questions on Arabic structures and expressions (nahw & sarf): choose the single best answer.

Reading (Qira'ah) فهم المقروء

Comprehension of Arabic reading passages.

Speaking (Kalam) الكلام

Ta'bir syafahi (oral expression): speaking on a given topic. There is preparation time, then the answer is recorded through the microphone and assessed by a grader.

Writing (Kitabah) الكتابة

Insya' (composition): writing in Arabic as instructed — typed in the answer box or handwritten on paper and photographed, according to the question’s instructions. Assessed by a grader using a rubric.

Handwriting (Khat) الخط

Handwriting: copying the given Arabic text on paper according to the rules of khat, then photographing or scanning it and uploading the image. Assessed on letter accuracy, khat rules, neatness and completeness.

Test rules

The time for each section (and the overall test time limit, if set) is kept by the server and keeps running even if your connection drops; sections you have moved past cannot be reopened.

Official tests can be taken on one device only; switching tabs or leaving full screen is recorded.

The Kalam section requires a microphone (a headset is recommended); a microphone test is available before the test starts.

The Kitabah and Khat sections may ask for a photo of your handwriting — have paper, a pen and a phone or device camera ready.

Writing and speaking answers are assessed by graders using rubrics; official scores and certificates are issued once grading is complete.

How to take the test

IMC students — your account is created and provided by the campus; internal test sessions appear directly in your dashboard. Sign in with your registered email or NIM.

Members of the public — choose an open session in the Test schedule, then register with your email (paid sessions are paid online).

Institutions/schools — want to hold a dedicated test for your participants? Request a test session.

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