The proposed idea for a test to evaluate pupils' Arabic skills is a welcome one ("Test to check pupils' Arabic language skills", Gulf News, July 1). However, I request the Ministry of Education to conduct the DHAD Certificate exams only after analysing the pros and cons of such tests for the expatriate community. English is an international language, so it is common for anyone in the world to know a few basic English words. But there are people from different countries for whom Arabic is a completely new language. Pupils who move to the country often struggle through Arabic exams in their schools.
From Mr Agniyah Shaikh
Sharjah
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