Complete JAMB Syllabus for Arabic 2025

Arabic syllabus approved by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

General Objective of JAMB Syllabus for Arabic

• The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in Arabic is to prepare candidates for admission into tertiary institutions through the Board’s examination.
• The syllabus is designed to test candidates’ achievement of the following course objectives:
  • Answer comprehension questions correctly in standard Arabic
  • Translate simple texts from English to Arabic and from Arabic to English
  • Apply the rules of Arabic grammar functionally
  • Appreciate Arabic literary texts within the context of their environment and eras
  • Use Arabic as a living world language in communication where necessary

Section A: Reading and Understanding

• Students read a short passage
• They answer questions about the meaning
• Topics are things students know, like school, health, sports, and culture
• Students find the main idea, lesson, and meaning of words

Section B: Translation

• Students translate sentences:
  • From English to Arabic
  • From Arabic to English
• They learn to share ideas clearly in both languages

Section C: Grammar

Students learn the rules of Arabic, such as:

• Nouns, pronouns, and verbs
• Singular, dual, and plural words
• Past, present, and command verbs
• Sentence parts like subject and action
• Numbers from 1 to 1000

This helps students write and speak Arabic correctly.

Section D: Writing

• Students write short essays
• Topics are about daily life, like school, health, sports, and culture
• Students practice using correct words and clear ideas

Section E: Arabic Literature

Students learn about:

• Arabic poems and stories
• Famous writers and poets
• Old and modern Arabic writings
• Arabic literature from West Africa

They learn to understand stories, poems, and their meanings.

Books and Learning Materials

The syllabus also lists:

• Arabic textbooks
• Grammar books
• Storybooks and poems
• Newspapers and magazines

These help students practice and learn more.

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