KazNU Students Take the International Hamza Test to Assess Their Arabic Language Proficiency

On 13 October 2026, students of the Faculty of Oriental Studies at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University took the international Hamza Academic Test to assess their proficiency in Arabic as a foreign language.

The testing was held as part of the international programme “Arabic Language Month in Kazakhstan.” It was organised by the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language in cooperation with Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. Students from the Oriental Studies and Translation Studies educational programmes took part.

The international Hamza Academic Test was developed by the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language for learners of Arabic as a foreign language. It is designed to determine language proficiency and assess four core skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking. The results are aligned with the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Taking the international test gave students an opportunity to objectively assess their Arabic proficiency. Unlike regular course assessment, a standardised test provides a comprehensive evaluation of language competencies and helps students identify both their strengths and the areas that require further improvement.

This experience is particularly valuable for future specialists in Oriental Studies and Translation Studies, as a strong command of Arabic is a key component of their professional training.

The international Hamza test became an important part of “Arabic Language Month in Kazakhstan.” The programme brought together different approaches to language learning, including educational seminars, interactive language games and international proficiency testing. It gave students an opportunity not only to improve their Arabic but also to assess their proficiency according to international criteria.