تلخیص
With fast advancement in the areas of applied linguistics
and information technology, some online Arabic language
proficiency testing systems have been introduced. The available
systems are produced either by individual scholars, private
institutes or universities. This article sets out to introduce and
review these systems in the light of the most famous language
proficiency parameters such as Common European Framework of
Reference for Languages (CEFR) and American Council on the
Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). The article focuses on
Al-ARABIYYA TEST which is prepared by the Institute of Oriental
Studies, Leipzig University, Germany. The system encompasses testing of all the four skills of Arabic language. The author’s
conclusions take into account the need, structure, effectiveness,
administration and creditability of such testing systems especially
the Al-ARABIYYA TEST.