2025 Pearson Edexcel GCSE Arabic Paper 3F Question Paper and Mark Scheme Combined (1AA0/3F: Reading and understanding in Arabic Foundation Tier)

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2025 Pearson Edexcel GCSE Arabic Paper 3F Question Paper and Mark Scheme Combined (1AA0/3F: Reading and understanding in Arabic Foundation Tier)

Paper 3F is the Foundation Tier Reading and Understanding component of the Pearson Edexcel GCSE in Arabic (specification 1AA0, paper code 1AA0/3F). It assesses students’ ability to understand basic written Arabic across familiar and everyday contexts.

This paper makes up 25% of the total GCSE Arabic qualification.

✔ What the Paper Contains

The Foundation Tier focuses on clear, accessible texts using familiar vocabulary and simple grammatical structures. The paper typically includes:

Short texts such as signs, notices, personal messages, and simple descriptions
Everyday contexts including home, school, hobbies, food, local area, and personal identity
Slightly longer passages that remain within the Foundation difficulty range
A variety of question types, such as:
- Multiple-choice questions
- Matching tasks
- True/false statements
- Completing sentences or tables
- Short written responses

✔ Language of Answers

Depending on the question:

Some answers are written in English (to demonstrate understanding),
Some are written in Arabic (to show comprehension of details),
No dictionary is permitted.

✔ Mark Scheme (Included in the Combined Document)

The mark scheme provides:

Correct answers and acceptable alternatives
Guidance for ambiguous responses
Allocation of marks for each item
Rules for awarding / deducting marks (e.g., ignoring irrelevant extra material when the core answer is correct)

Marking focuses on:

Accurate understanding of information
Correct extraction of key ideas
Clear, concise responses supporting comprehension of simple Arabic texts

Paper 3F is designed for students aiming for grades 1–5 and provides a structured, accessible reading assessment aligned with everyday Arabic usage.

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Author	Proficient Academic Tutor
Published	09 Dec 2025
Included files	PDF
2025 Pearson Edexcel GCSE Arabic Paper 3F Question Paper and Mark Scheme Edexcel GCSE Arabic 1AA0 1AA0/3F Arabic Reading Foundation Tier Reading Exam GCSE 2025 Edexcel Arabic