QCAA Arabic (SEE)
Senior External Examination in Arabic
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The Senior External Examination (SEE) in Arabic is a Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) program of individual subject examinations offered to eligible Year 12 students and adult learners. It is designed for students in their final year of senior secondary schooling who cannot access certain subjects at their school because of timetable clashes or subject availability, and for adult students - those 17 years or older, or students under 17 who are eligible - who want credit towards a QCE, to meet tertiary entrance or employment requirements, or to study for personal interest. SEE results may contribute credit to the award of a QCE and contribute to ATAR calculations. Results are based solely on a student's examination performance; any class tests or assignments during the year do not contribute. The examinations are based on the published Arabic syllabuses and resources, and important dates are listed on the SEE important dates page and the SEP calendar. To prepare, work from the official Arabic subject resources and syllabus, review the important dates and timetable, and read the directions for students and equipment list for external assessment so you know what is approved and prohibited on the day. Note that no result can be awarded unless the candidate sits all examinations.
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About QCAA Arabic (SEE) preparation
Who can sit the SEE in Arabic?
The program is offered to eligible Year 12 students and adult learners. Year 12 students qualify where timetable clashes or subject availability prevent them accessing the subject at school. Adult students are those 17 years or older, or students under 17 who are eligible, seeking QCE credit, tertiary entrance or employment requirements, or personal interest.
Does schoolwork during the year count towards my result?
No. Senior External Examination results are based solely on a student's examination performance. Any class tests or assignments during the year do not contribute to results, so your preparation should focus on the examination itself and the official syllabus and resources.
Can I resit the examination if I miss it or want a better mark?
No. No alternative arrangements will be made if a candidate fails to attend a scheduled examination for any reason, and there are no opportunities to resit examinations. No result can be awarded unless the candidate sits all examinations, so check the timetable and important dates carefully before committing.
What will the Arabic examination be based on?
The examinations are based on the published syllabuses and resources for Senior External Examination subjects, including the Arabic subject resources. Use those documents as your study guide rather than assuming the exam mirrors your school's program.
How do I find out when the Arabic examination is scheduled?
Check the Senior External Examination important dates page and the SEE timetable, which is also reflected in the SEP calendar. Confirm your subject's date early and plan around it, because missed examinations cannot be made up.
Can SEE Arabic results count towards a QCE or an ATAR?
Yes. Senior External Examination results may contribute credit to the award of a QCE and contribute to ATAR calculations. If you are relying on the result for tertiary entrance, verify how it fits your individual pathway with your school or the relevant admissions body.
What should I know before exam day?
Read the Directions for students: External assessment, which sets out the directions students must follow when sitting external assessment, and the Equipment list: External assessment, which covers approved equipment, QCAA-approved calculators, student devices, subject-specific equipment and prohibited materials.
What is the most common way candidates lose their result?
Missing a scheduled examination. Because no alternative arrangements are made for non-attendance and no result can be awarded unless the candidate sits all examinations, treat attendance at every required examination as non-negotiable and confirm venue and timing in advance.