The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) Representation in SIMLA Arabic Language Test

Abstract

This study aims to determine the representation of CEFR in the Syahadah Ikhtibar al Lughah Al Arabiyyah (SIMLA) test at the Islamic University of Indonesia. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with content analysis and observation. Meanwhile, seen from the type of research, it is a library and field research. The researcher conducted direct observation of the SIMLA test. The data sources in this study consist of: 1) Primary data sources taken from SIMLA test questions 2) Secondary data in this study in the form of books, articles and journals discussing language tests and CEFR, and other documents that can be used to support this research. The results indicates that the competency standards contained in the SIMLA questions compared with the CEFR standards can be concluded that for the fahmu al-masmu category in the SIMLA competency standards refer to CEFR levels A1 to C1, the al-Asalib wa at-Tarakib test in SIMLA refers to CEFR levels A1 to B2, and the fahmu al-maqru' test in SIMLA refers to CEFR B1 to C1.