Arabic ASOL Course
Course ID: 260406 0108 774ESH
Course Dates : 06/04/2026 Course Duration : 10 Studying Day/s Course Location: London, United Kingdom
Language: Bilingual
Course Category: Unique Programmes
Course Subcategories:
Advanced Professional Practice Applied Business Topics Cross-Disciplinary Learning Customised Learning Emerging Business Topics Industry-Specific Training Specialised Professional Skills
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Introduction
This five-day course teaches practical methods for creating, delivering, and evaluating Arabic ASOL assessments. Participants practice task design, scoring, and basic reliability checks. The course addresses dialectal variation and accommodations. Skills transfer to classroom testing, clinical assessment, and product localization.
Objectives
By the end of the course participants will be able to:
- Design Arabic spoken-language assessment tasks that match specified proficiency targets.
- Develop and apply clear scoring rubrics and train raters for consistent grading.
- Administer assessments with appropriate procedures for dialect differences and accommodations.
- Analyze assessment data for reliability and basic validity evidence and prepare clear result summaries.
- Integrate ASOL assessments into curricula or product workflows and produce actionable reports for stakeholders.
- Design Arabic spoken-language assessment tasks that match specified proficiency targets.
- Develop and apply clear scoring rubrics and train raters for consistent grading.
- Administer assessments with appropriate procedures for dialect differences and accommodations.
- Analyze assessment data for reliability and basic validity evidence and prepare clear result summaries.
- Integrate ASOL assessments into curricula or product workflows and produce actionable reports for stakeholders.
Who Should Attend
- Arabic language examiners and test developers
- K-12 and adult Arabic curriculum designers
- Speech-language pathologists who work with Arabic-speaking clients
- Psychometricians and assessment analysts focused on language testing
- Localization or product managers responsible for Arabic voice, learning, or assessment products
Training Method
• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts
Program Support
This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.
Course Agenda
Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection
Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
Week 1
Day 1 – Foundations of Arabic ASOL Assessment
1. Introduction to Arabic ASOL Assessment
- Purpose and applications of ASOL assessments
- Assessment principles and terminology
- Understanding proficiency frameworks
2. Arabic Language Characteristics
- Modern Standard Arabic and dialects
- Linguistic features affecting assessment
- Challenges in spoken language evaluation
3. Assessment Planning
- Defining assessment objectives
- Selecting target proficiency levels
- Designing assessment specifications
Day 2 – Designing Arabic Assessment Tasks
1. Spoken Language Task Design
- Conversation and interview tasks
- Picture and scenario-based activities
- Functional communication tasks
2. Developing Assessment Materials
- Writing clear assessment prompts
- Selecting authentic language contexts
- Ensuring cultural appropriateness
3. Matching Tasks to Proficiency Levels
- Beginner, intermediate and advanced performance
- Aligning tasks with assessment objectives
- Balancing task difficulty
Day 3 – Scoring and Assessment Administration
1. Developing Scoring Rubrics
- Performance criteria
- Rating scales
- Descriptive performance indicators
2. Assessment Administration
- Standardised testing procedures
- Managing assessment sessions
- Supporting candidate performance fairly
3. Dialect Variation and Accommodations
- Recognising regional language differences
- Applying appropriate accommodations
- Maintaining assessment consistency
Day 4 – Quality Assurance and Assessment Analysis
1. Rater Training and Calibration
- Improving scoring consistency
- Calibration exercises
- Reducing assessor bias
2. Assessment Data Analysis
- Introduction to reliability concepts
- Basic validity evidence
- Interpreting assessment results
3. Assessment Reporting
- Preparing candidate reports
- Communicating assessment outcomes
- Providing constructive recommendations
Day 5 – Practical ASOL Assessment Workshop
1. Designing a Complete Assessment
- Creating assessment tasks
- Developing scoring rubrics
- Preparing administration materials
2. Conducting and Scoring Assessments
- Administering practical assessments
- Applying scoring criteria
- Reviewing scoring consistency
3. Assessment Evaluation and Implementation
- Reviewing assessment quality
- Integrating ASOL assessments into educational or organisational workflows
- Course review, feedback and personal action planning
