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CIMA, the International Certificate for Proficiency in Arabic, is the first internationally recognized certification that assesses your proficiency in modern standard Arabic.

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Official Certificate

CIMA is the first comprehensive and meaningful certification to assess modern standard Arabic. It was created to promote the Arabic language by the Arab World Institute in Paris, a unique cultural bridge between France and the Arab nations, in partnership with the French National Education agency responsible for French language proficiency tests & diplomas (CIEP).

The CIMA is intended for anyone over the age of 15. A certificate it is an essential step in structuring and assessing the quality of language teaching. It is also an important tool for businesses, organizations and training centers. The exam’s duration is approximately 3 hours.

Exam Parts

Listening

Reading

Writing

Speaking

Upcoming Exams

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