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NAATI CCL · Arabic

Arabic NAATI CCL:
find out where you stand
before you pay $814.

33 full-length Arabic العربية dialogues written to the official CCL specification, read at exam speed, and marked line by line against your own words — so you know how far you are from 63 before you pay $814 to find out.

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What the Arabic test actually asks of you

Pass mark63 out of 90
What it is worth5 points towards skilled migration
Test feeAUD $814 (correct at time of writing)
FormatTwo dialogues, each 12–14 segments, roughly 300 words, segments up to 35 words
Arabic dialogues here33 of 2241 across 5 subject areas

Hear a real one

From Acute Conjunctivitis Consultation · Health · the same audio you get when you practise.

Doctor

Can you tell me exactly what's been happening with your eye — when did the redness and yellow discharge first start?

Patient

بدأت عيني اليمنى تحمر وتفرز سائلاً أصفر منذ يومين، وفي الصباح تكون رموشي ملتصقة تماماً.

Doctor

This looks like acute bacterial conjunctivitis, which is quite contagious. Please avoid sharing towels, pillows, or bedding with anyone else at home.

Patient

هل يحتاج الأمر إلى مضاد حيوي؟ أنا قلقة لأن ابني الصغير ينام في نفس الغرفة معي.

Practise this dialogue

Subject areas covered in Arabic

What the Arabic dialogues are about

Every one of these is a full 12–14 segment dialogue with examiner-speed audio. Titles are shown as a Arabic candidate sees them.

Read all 33 Arabic dialogues with full transcripts →

Australian terms that cost Arabic candidates marks

These come up constantly and rarely have a clean Arabic equivalent. Each links to how to render it, and the trap to avoid.

Questions people ask

Is the NAATI CCL test available in Arabic?

Yes. Arabic is one of the languages NAATI tests for the CCL. Passing adds 5 points to your skilled migration score. We currently publish 33 Arabic practice dialogues.

How many marks do I need to pass?

63 out of 90, and at least 29 on each of the two dialogues. Marks come off for information you leave out, add, or change, and for language quality. We mark against the same published categories; the score is our own model's estimate, not a NAATI result.

How much does the real Arabic CCL test cost?

AUD $814 (NAATI fees for 1 July 2026 – 30 June 2027), and you do not know the result until NAATI finalises it. That is the whole reason this site exists: know where you stand before you pay to sit it.

Can I wear headphones in the test?

No — no headsets, headphones or earphones of any kind. You use the computer's speakers and microphone. Older guides that tell you to wear wired headphones will get you caught out on the day. Only one screen is allowed at any time; your phone or tablet acts as the second camera.

Can I take notes?

Yes, with a pen and loose sheets of paper only. No typing of notes, and no electronic resources — dictionaries, web browsing, live captions or transcription — during the test.

What if I miss something — can I hear a segment again?

Yes, but it costs you. Each dialogue gives one free replay; beyond that you lose marks. Save it for the longest, most information-dense segment — or spend it when you have missed a number, a name, or a negation, because those cost more.

How long until I get my result, and how long is it valid?

NAATI's candidate instructions say results come by email within 4–6 weeks; they are issued individually as they are finalised, so two people who sat on the same day can hear back on different days. The result is valid for five years from the date of issue (three years if issued before 9 August 2022) and the expiry cannot be extended.

Is CCL still worth 5 migration points in Arabic?

Yes. Credentialed Community Language points remain in the 189, 190 and 491 points tests. CCL is not a professional interpreting credential — passing it does not qualify you to work as an interpreter.

How the test works

Format and structure · Scoring and the 63-mark pass · Fees · Dates and booking · All guides

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