Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Arabic (1AA0) - Issue 5 - changes summary

Oct 20, 2026

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Summary of Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) in Arabic (1AA0) specification Issue 5 changes. Covers updates to subject advisory wording, Foundation tier paper timing, clarification that instructions are in Arabic while question titles appear in English, revisions to Paper 4 Assessment Information for Paper 4, and removal of a reference to GCE AS. Includes links for further information, a structured contents overview, and describes assessment papers, themes, skills progression, and administrative guidance.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages200

Reading Time8 h 24 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Why choose Edexcel GCSE Arabic?

Supporting you in planning and implementing this qualification

Qualification at a glance

Subject content

Themes and topics

Paper 1: Listening and understanding in Arabic

Paper 2: Speaking in Arabic

Paper 3: Reading and understanding in Arabic

Paper 4: Writing in Arabic

Assessment Objectives

Administration and general information

Entries

Access arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and malpractice

Student recruitment and progression

Appendix 1: Candidate speaking examination record form (CS2)

Appendix 2: Grammar list

Appendix 3: Vocabulary list

Appendix 4: The context for the development of this qualification

Appendix 5: Transferable skills

Appendix 6: Codes

GCSE (9-1) Arabic Specification | Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Arabic (1AA0) | | --- | | First teaching from September 2017 | First certification from June 2019 Issue 5 Summary of Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Arabic Specification Issue 5 changes | Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number | | --- | --- | | Removal of Subject Advisor name:
‘Our subject advisor service and online community ’ | 3 | | Update to Foundation tier paper timing:
‘Foundation tier: 1 hour 20 minutes…’ | 6 and 39 | | Clarification of question titles appearing in English added:‘The instructions to students are in Arabic. The question titles appear in English.’ | 38 | | Update to Foundation tier Assessment Information for Paper 4, bullet point 5:‘Question 2 has two options from which students have to select one. This question assesses students on their ability to note down key points and convey information. Students must use the formal register.’ | 39 | | Reference to‘GCE AS’ removed in the following sentence:
This qualification offers a suitable progression route to GCE A level in Arabic. | 66 | If you need further information on these changes or what they mean, contact us via our website at: [qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html](qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html). Contents 1 Introduction 2 Why choose Edexcel GCSE Arabic? 2 Supporting you in planning and implementing this qualification 3 Qualification at a glance 4 2 Subject content 7 Themes and topics 8 Paper 1: Listening and understanding in Arabic 10 Paper 2: Speaking in Arabic 12 Paper 3: Reading and understanding in Arabic 36 Paper 4: Writing in Arabic 38 Assessment Objectives 62 3 Administration and general information 63 Entries 63 Access arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and malpractice 63 Student recruitment and progression 66 Appendix 1: Candidate speaking examination record form (CS2) 69 Appendix 2: Grammar list 70 Appendix 3: Vocabulary list 74 Appendix 4: The context for the development of this qualification 191 Appendix 5: Transferable skills 193 Appendix 6: Codes 194 1 Introduction Why choose Edexcel GCSE Arabic? We believe languages should be accessible for all students. Our new Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) in Arabic has been developed to help students of all abilities progress and develop a passion for languages, through culturally engaging content. We’ve listened to feedback from the languages community and have developed an engaging and inspirational course of study that will enable your students to manipulate and use the target language effectively, independently and creatively, so that they have a solid basis from which to progress to A Level or employment. Engaging and popular topics Our specification includes both familiar and new topics that you have told us you like and that motivate your students. Manageable content Our content has been structured across five themes. This flexible programme of study allows time for a focused revision period at the end of the course. Content and assessments that provide an engaging real-world focus The authentic situations and stimuli enable students to see language in context and learn about the culture of the target language country. Our assessments allow for spontaneity and test grammar as well as providing plenty of opportunities for students to apply their knowledge independently, creatively and in authentic situations. Straightforward assessments that are accessible to all students Special care has been taken to ensure that all our papers are designed to be clear and concise and, where appropriate, questions feature scaffolding to help all students progress through the assessments confidently. Reading and listening papers are structured so that questions set in the target language are in a sep

FAQs

What is the purpose of Issue 5 for the GCSE Arabic specification?

Issue 5 summarizes the specific changes made since the previous issue, including updates to wording, timing, question-title clarification, and related assessment information.

What changed about the Foundation tier paper timing?

The specification updates the Foundation tier paper timing, including the stated duration for the Foundation tier papers.

How are translation and English question titles handled in the assessments?

Instructions to students are in Arabic, while question titles appear in English. Translation tasks are progressive in difficulty and appropriately matched to each tier.

Oct 20, 2026

Uploaded by Liam