A) Categories of Arabic Competitions in Turkey
In Turkey, Imam Hatip Middle Schools that teach Arabic as a foreign language compete in the categories of Arabic Dramatic Performance and Arabic Children’s Songs. Anatolian Imam Hatip High Schools participate in Arabic Poetry Recitation, Arabic Calligraphy, and Arabic Knowledge Competitions. Schools with Arabic preparatory classes are eligible to participate in Arabic Debate Competitions.
B) Categories of International Arabic Competitions
The International Arabic Competitions are organized for high school students from non-Arab countries who learn Arabic as a foreign language. There are two main categories:
- Arabic Poetry Recitation Competition:
- Participants memorize and recite Arabic poems selected by the Competition Organization Committee.
- The preliminary selection is conducted via video submissions.
- Each school can nominate only one student.
- Participants must not be Arab nationals, native Arabic speakers, or students in Arabic-medium schools.
- Students must upload their video submissions to the competition application system by May 18, 2025.
- Five students will be invited to the International Finals in Istanbul on June 18, 2025.
- The Turkish national winner will also compete, making a total of six finalists.
- Arabic Knowledge Competition:
- Schools participate in teams of four students.
- Team members’ details must be registered in the application system.
- Participants must not be Arab nationals, native Arabic speakers, or students in Arabic-medium schools.
- Students take an online test with 80 questions on May 21, 2025.
- Each student takes the test individually, and the team’s total score determines the school’s ranking.
- The top three teams worldwide and the Turkish national winner qualify for the International Finals in Istanbul.
- The final round is a face-to-face competition with 20 main and 5 backup questions.