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Information for School Learners: Past Papers, Exam timetables

School Learners - Information and resources Here you can find information and resources to help you, if you are studying for National Qualification Courses and exams.

If you are sitting exams, be sure to make use of all the resources we have on offer — Past Papers, Study Guides, Apps for your phone and much more.

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MyStudyPlan
MySQA
SQA Past Papers

Timetable builder — create and view your personal exam timetable (available for web and mobile devices).

MyStudyPlan — create your own personalised study plan based on exam times, their importance and when you want to study (available for iPod Touch, iPad and iPhone).

MySQA service — check your qualifications, view your personal details and sign up to receive exam results by text and e-mail.

Official BrightRed — SQA Past Papers and answers covering five years now available for most subjects.

Exam Support

Get advice and guidance on studying for exams, and learn what to do once you get your results.

Past Papers: View past papers from the most recent National Qualifications exams.
Exam timetable: Find out when your exams are, and create your own customised timetable.
My Study Plan: Create your own study plan on iPod Touch and iPhone with our new MyStudyPlan application.
BBC Brainsmart: Learn how to make the most of your memory and learning ability.
BBC Study Skills: Ten great revision tips with plenty of helpful links and videos about learning.
Assessment Arrangements Guide for Candidates: Helpful information for candidates who require additional support.
Study Guides: Clear written and spoken advice on everything from time management to learning styles.
NQ Appeals: Information for candidates who wish to appeal.
O2 Learn: Access video libraries of helpful revision lessons.
Your Exams: What to expect, what to do and how you will receive your results.

General Information

Discover more information and resources related to your exams and qualifications.

Curriculum for Excellence: Curriculum for Excellence is about helping all young people in Scotland to take their place in society.
MySQA: MySQA is SQA's online service designed to give all candidates quick and easy access to their results.
Replacement Certificate Service: If you need to obtain a replacement certificate, you can do so online or by returning a form.
About your Scottish Qualifications Certificate (SQC): This slideshow presentation breaks down and explains the information contained on your certificate.
PC Passport: PC Passport is is a suite of IT user qualifications available at three levels.
Request for Return of External Assessment Material: SQA provides a service to return certain non-examination material submitted to us for assessment.
Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF): The SCQF provides an overview of how different types of qualifications relate to one another.
Your Coursework: Your Coursework: What you need to know, what you need to do and what happens next.