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Final certification of Standard Grade will take place in August 2013. In 2013–14 and 2014–15 the new qualifications system will run alongside elements of the current system (referred to as dual running).

In 2013–14, the new National 2, National 3, National 4 and National 5 qualifications will run in centres alongside the current Access 2, Access 3, Intermediate 1 and Intermediate 2. The new qualifications will be available for those in S4, while S5 and S6 students will complete their education with the current qualifications.

In 2014–15, the new National 2, National 3, National 4, National 5 and Higher qualifications will run in centres alongside Access 2, Access 3, Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2 and the current Higher. The new qualifications will be available for those in S4 and S5, while S6 students will complete their education with the current qualifications.

In 2015–16, the new National 2, National 3, National 4, National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher will be available. The new Advanced Higher qualification will not be dual run.

A letter from Bill Maxwell, CEO of Education Scotland, describes the contingency arrangements which have been agreed by the Curriculum for Excellence Management Board for any departments which, due to exceptional circumstances, may not be ready to move to National 4 and National 5 in 2013/14.

Our CfE Liaison team will work closely with local authorities and individual centres to support them with their preparations for implementing the new qualifications system in time for the 2013/14 session. Follow the link to the CfE Interactive Timeline for futher information on the development of the new National Qualifications.