<![CDATA[Arabic speaking skills constitute a core component of language proficiency for students of Arabic Language Education programs. Although numerous studies have examined Arabic speaking ability, empirical evaluations that systematically compare students’ speaking competencies across multiple higher education institutions within a specific regional context remain scarce. Addressing this gap, the present study aims to describe and comparatively analyze the Arabic speaking skills of students enrolled in state universities in Jambi Province. Employing a quantitative descriptive evaluation design, data were collected through a standardized speaking skills test administered to 117 third-semester students who had completed the Muhadatsah li al-Mutawassitin (Muhadatsah II) course at the State Islamic University of Sultan Thaha Saifuddin (UIN STS) Jambi, the State Islamic Institute of Kerinci (IAIN Kerinci), and the University of Jambi (UNJA). The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including mean scores, standard deviations, frequencies, and percentages. The findings indicate that students’ overall Arabic speaking skills fall within the “good” category, with fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, intonation, and stress rated as “quite good.” Furthermore, the results reveal no statistically significant differences in speaking proficiency among the three institutions. This study offers a novel regional comparative perspective by demonstrating the relative uniformity of Arabic speaking skill outcomes across state universities in Jambi Province, thereby contributing empirical evidence to discussions on the consistency of Arabic language instruction at the provincial level.]]>
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