English
The courses provide candidates with opportunities to develop skills in listening, talking, reading and writing. Language and literacy skills are of personal, social and economic importance.
See also:
Common questions
- English common questions (305 KB)
Scottish set texts in English courses
Scottish set text list for National 5 and Higher English courses (valid from session 2025-26)
- Scottish texts for National 5 and Higher English courses
- Crossover short stories collection (391 KB)
Learning and teaching resources
- Association for Scottish Literature
- BBC Bitesize
- Poetry and short story collection resources (Glasgow University)
- Yellow Moon study guide (Faber)
- Scottish set texts discussion guides (Scottish Book Trust)
- Poems and learning resources (Scottish Poetry Library)
- ASL 2025 Schools Conference
- Scottish Book Trust Authors Live
Supportive practices for National Literacy Units
Information for teachers and lecturers who deliver National Literacy Units to disabled learners and/or learners with identified additional support needs.