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Baladiya exam languages: can I take it in my language?

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Yes, most likely. The candidate guide says the test is in Arabic and English, plus 9 more languages for people whose first language is not Arabic or English.

In this guide
  1. Languages of the test
  2. Practise in the same language you will take the test in
  3. Free PDF in your language

Languages of the test

If your language is not on the list, the guide says there is a controlled way to have a reader translate the test out loud for you.

  • Arabic and English
  • Urdu
  • Malayalam
  • Hindi
  • Bengali
  • Tamil
  • Turkish
  • Filipino
  • Indonesian
  • Nepali

Practise in the same language you will take the test in

Words like 'cross-contamination' or 'core temperature' are hard in a second language. If you practise in English and take the test in Malayalam, the words will look different on the day. Practise in your own language — our trainer has all questions in English, Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, Nepali, Bengali, Malayalam and Filipino, and you can switch any time.

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Free PDF in your language

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Questions people ask

Can I take the Baladiya exam in Hindi?

Yes. Hindi is one of the 9 extra languages in the candidate guide, together with Urdu, Malayalam, Bengali, Tamil, Turkish, Filipino, Indonesian and Nepali.

Can I take the test in Malayalam?

Yes, Malayalam is on the list of available languages.

What if my language is not available?

The guide describes a controlled procedure that allows a reader to translate the test out loud during the exam.

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