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Guide to Assessment

Research and Information Services have produced a new SQA Guide to Assessment. The Guide gives an overview of the different purposes and principles of assessment. It contains information sheets on each of the most common assessment instruments and outlines the processes for assessing SQA Units and Courses. A glossary of assessment terminology is provided, as well as a reference section of publications and websites.

SQA Licensing Qualifications Accredited

We have developed four new qualifications to support the Licensed Trade sector in implementing the mandatory PLH qualification and staff training requirements arising from the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005.

SQA Star Awards 2008

The achievements of the best of Scottish education and training honoured at SQA Award Ceremony. The SQA Star Awards ceremony will take place in November 2008 in the Radisson, Glasgow. Nominations are now open!

Connecting with SQA

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Replacement Certificate Service

SQA operates a service for the issue of replacement certificates. An online service is available for obtaining replacement certificates as well as a downloadable application form.

Art Exhibition 2007
In partnership with the National Galleries of Scotland, we held a hugely successful Art Exhibition at the IT Gallery in the National Gallery of Scotland, The Mound, Edinburgh, from 24 October 2007 to 4 January 2008.
Equalities Review
It’s been one year since we published our Disability Equality Scheme. We are taking this opportunity to review the progress we have made so far in the area of Disability Equality and to amalgamate our reporting into a single equalities review rather than having a review for each equality strand.
Operational Help Centre
The Operational Help Centre provides information for staff in centres about interacting with the Scottish Qualifications Authority, and is now where the Calendar of Key Dates can be found. The Calendar of Key Dates lists important events and deadlines in the year, including Coursework submission dates.
Scottish Standard
Do you want to know how SQA sets and maintains qualification and assessment standards? ‘Scottish Standard’ is the name SQA is giving to all the work we do as an awarding body that relates to setting and maintaining qualification and assessment standards.
SQA issues results for National Courses 2007
The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) today (Tuesday 7 August 2007) announces the 2007 National Course results, which include Standard Grade and Access Courses. 
Results Online Press Releases
Like the other 34,000 learners who had registered for the SQA’s Results Online service, five young pupils from St Luke’s High School in Barrhead went online to get their National Qualifications results yesterday (6 August 2007), a day ahead of the general mail delivery of certificates.
New record for SQA exam results
A new record number of candidates will receive their National Qualifications courses results from the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) this week.
10 Years of Marked Achievement
SQA was established in April 1997 to combine the roles of the Scottish Vocational Education Council (SCOTVEC) and the Scottish Examination Board (SEB). We are now responsible for the development, assessment and certification of most qualifications in Scotland (except university degrees). 1.25 million Scots hold an SQA qualification!
Connecting with SQA - Customer Conference 2007

Thank you to all who came along to our 2007 Customer Conference – Connecting with SQA – on 14 and 15 June at the Radisson Hotel, Glasgow. We are pleased to offer you access to the workshop presentations.

2007 Exam Guides
Get expert advice on key exam subjects from the Sunday Herald Exam Guides.
MySQA Countdown

MySQA logo imageSign up for MySQA has now closed. If you have already signed up but not activated your account you must do this by 5pm on Friday 25 July. To activate your account please use the following link: www.mysqa.org.uk

Entry Charges 2008-09

SQA has announced that from session 2008/09, entry charges for National Qualifications, Higher National Qualifications and Scottish Vocational Qualifications will rise by 3%. A letter has been despatched to all centres with further details.

Professional Development Workshops from SQA – New Online Booking Form

Use our new booking facility to reserve your place on one of SQA?s Professional Development Workshops.

Curriculum for Excellence and the review of National Qualifications

The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on the next generation of National Qualifications in Scotland.

The Scottish Learning Festival

The Scottish Learning Festival - the annual national education conference and exhibition for education - takes place on 24 and 25 September 2008 at the SECC and Clyde Auditorium in Glasgow.

Traffic delays expected at SQA's Dalkeith offices

Visitors to our Dalkeith offices between 23 June and 26 September 2008 are advised that road works at the Sheriffhall Roundabout may cause delays.

e-Assessment Development Opportunity

SQA has a requirement to develop a substantial number of e-Assessment questions to support a limited range of newly validated National Qualification Group Awards.

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