ALPT
Arabic Language Proficiency Test
Last updated: January 5, 2026
📋 About the ALPT
The ALPT, administered by Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport, costs $150 USD, takes approximately 2h 30min to complete, and scores on a 200-800 scale. Results are valid for 2 years.
The Arabic Language Proficiency Test (ALPT) is a comprehensive assessment designed to evaluate Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) proficiency for non-native speakers. Developed by the Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport and other institutions, ALPT assesses reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammatical knowledge across multiple proficiency levels. It is used by educational institutions, employers, and government agencies to verify Arabic language competence.
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⚡ Quick Facts
- Duration
- 2h 30min
- Cost
- $150 USD
- Validity
- 2 years
- Score Range
- 200-800
- Adaptive
- No
- At Home
- No
📍 Test Centers
50+
in 20+ Countries
- Countries
- 20+
📢 Recent Updates
2024-08-01
Online Testing Expanded
2024-03-15
Updated Assessment Criteria