The purpose of the interview is not to conduct an intensive or exhaustive assessment. Rather, it is intended to ensure that applicants possess the skills and aptitude required to benefit from the programme.
The preparation tasks also give applicants an opportunity to experience the type of learning expected within the course and allow both the applicant and the institute to determine whether the programme is a suitable academic fit.
Applicants who have completed a Maktab education should generally find the assessment straightforward and be well prepared to meet the required standard.During the interview, applicants will be tested on the following:
Read the following passage from the Qur'an:
Surah al-Baqarah, Verse 285-286 (Last Two Verses)
Question 1
Applicants will be asked to explain the contents of Page 14 of FSTU Arabic Abridged.
The following videos may be used for preparation:
Question2
Applicants will be asked to learn the complete conjugation, or at least the first six forms, of the past tense (الماضي) from FSTU Sarf. This is available on Page 20 of FSTU Sarf.