Assessment of National Courses from 2023-24

This table contains information on how National Courses will be assessed from 2023-24 onwards.  

Most courses that had modifications to assessment during 2021-22 and 2022-23 have now returned to full assessment. We are keeping modifications to assessment in 28 courses where we have seen evidence that they had a positive impact while still allowing learners to show their skills, knowledge and understanding. Details of courses keeping modifications are included in the table below.

Teachers, lecturers and training providers can find more information on assessment requirements in the course specification documents for each course. These are available from our NQ subject webpages.

Subject Level How learners will be assessed
Accounting National 5

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Accounting Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Accounting Advanced Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: project

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Administration and IT National 3

This course contains the following units:

  • Administration in Action
  • Communication in Administration
  • IT Solutions for Administrators

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Administration and IT National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • Administrative Practices
  • IT Solutions for Administrators
  • Communication in Administration
  • Added value unit - Administration and IT assignment

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Administration and IT National 5

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Administration and IT Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Applications of Mathematics National 3

This course contains the following units:

  • Manage Money and Data
  • Shape, Space and Measures
  • Numeracy

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Applications of Mathematics National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • Managing Finance and Statistics
  • Geometry and Measures
  • Numeracy
  • Added value unit - Applications of Mathematics test

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Applications of Mathematics National 5

Learners will sit two exams:

  • Exam: question paper 1 (non-calculator)
  • Exam: question paper 2

We are keeping the following modifications to assessment:

  • Question paper 1 has reduced marks and a shorter duration of 50 minutes.
  • Question paper 2 has reduced marks and a shorter duration of 1 hour and 40 minutes.

The reduced question papers have proven to be effective at assessing learners on the appropriate range of skills, knowledge and understanding from across the course.

Both question papers will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Applications of Mathematics Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: project

We are keeping the following modifications to assessment:

  • The exam has reduced marks and a shorter duration of 2 hours and 5 minutes.

The reduced exam has proven to be effective at assessing learners on the appropriate range of skills, knowledge and understanding from across the course.

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Art and Design National 3

This course contains the following units:

  • Expressive Activity
  • Design Activity

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

We are keeping the following modification to assessment:

  • In the Design Activity unit, learners can use one design material instead of two.

This modification still allows learners to show the appropriate skills, knowledge and understanding for the course.

Art and Design National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • Expressive Activity
  • Design Activity
  • Added value unit - Art and Design practical activity

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

We are keeping the following modifications to assessment:

  • In the Expressive Activity unit, learners can produce two drawings instead of three.
  • In the Design Activity unit, learners can use one design material and one technique and/or one technology, instead of two.

These modifications still allow learners to show the appropriate skills, knowledge and understanding for the course. They are also consistent with our guidance on the volume of practical work for National 5 and Higher Art and Design portfolios.

Art and Design National 5

Learners will sit one exam and complete two coursework assessments:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: expressive portfolio
  • Coursework: design portfolio

All three assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Art and Design Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete two coursework assessments:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: expressive portfolio
  • Coursework: design portfolio

All three assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Art and Design (Design) Advanced Higher

Learners will complete one coursework assessment:

  • Design portfolio

We are keeping the following modification to this assessment:

  • For the design portfolio, learners will be required to produce 6-12 A1 sheets (or equivalent) of practical work instead of 8-16 sheets (or equivalent).

This modification still allows learners to show the appropriate skills, knowledge and understanding for the course. Our findings from the 2022 exam diet showed that reducing the volume of practical work helped learners to focus their work and refine their submissions.

The portfolio will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Art and Design (Expressive) Advanced Higher

Learners will complete one coursework assessment:

  • Expressive portfolio

We are keeping the following modification to this assessment:

  • For the expressive portfolio, learners will be required to produce 6-12 A1 sheets (or equivalent) of practical work instead of 8-16 sheets (or equivalent).

This modification still allows learners to show the appropriate skills, knowledge and understanding for the course. Our findings from the 2022 exam diet showed that reducing the volume of practical work helped learners to focus their work and refine their submissions.

The portfolio will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Biology National 3

This course contains the following units:

  • Cell Biology
  • Biology: Multicellular Organisms
  • Biology: Life on Earth

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Biology National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • Cell Biology
  • Biology: Multicellular Organisms
  • Biology: Life on Earth
  • Added value unit - Biology assignment.

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Biology National 5

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Biology Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam: this contains two question papers:
    • Question paper 1 (multiple choice)
    • Question paper 2
  • Coursework: assignment

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Biology Advanced Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: project

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Bith-eòlas (Biology) Nàiseanta 4 (National 4)

Please see National 4 Biology for information.

Business in Practice National 2

This course contains the following units:

  • Taking Part in a Business Enterprise
  • Customer Care
  • Using ICT in Business

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Business National 3

This course contains the following units:

  • Business in Action
  • Influences on Business

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Business National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • Business in Action
  • Influences on Business
  • Added value unit - Business assignment.

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Business Management National 5

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Business Management Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Business Management Advanced Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: project

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Care National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • Care: Values and Principles
  • Care: Human Development and Behaviour
  • Care: Social Influences
  • Added value unit - Care Investigating Services assignment.

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Care National 5

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: project

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Care Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: project

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Cantonese National 3

This course contains the following units:

  • Understanding Language
  • Using Language

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Cantonese National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • Understanding Language
  • Using Language
  • Added value unit - Modern Languages assignment.

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Cantonese National 5

Learners will sit two exams and complete two coursework assessments:

  • Exam: question paper 1 (Reading and Writing)
  • Exam: question paper 2 (Listening)
  • Coursework: assignment-writing
  • Coursework: performance-talking

The exams and the assignment will be marked by SQA. The performance will be internally marked by teachers or lecturers and quality assured by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Cantonese Higher

Learners will sit two exams and complete two coursework assessments:

  • Exam: question paper 1 (Reading and Directed Writing)
  • Exam: question paper 2 (Listening)
  • Coursework: assignment-writing
  • Coursework: performance-talking

The exams and the assignment will be marked by SQA. The performance will be internally marked by teachers or lecturers and quality assured by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Cantonese Advanced Higher

Learners will sit two exams and complete two coursework assessments:

  • Exam: question paper 1 (Reading and Translation)
  • Exam: question paper 2 (Listening and Discursive Writing)
  • Coursework: portfolio
  • Coursework: performance-talking

The exams and the portfolio will be marked by SQA. The performance will be marked by a visiting assessor appointed by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Chemistry National 3

This course contains the following units:

  • Chemical Changes and Structure
  • Nature’s Chemistry
  • Chemistry in Society

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Chemistry National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • Chemical Changes and Structure
  • Nature’s Chemistry
  • Chemistry in Society
  • Added value unit - Chemistry assignment.

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Chemistry National 5

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Chemistry Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam: This contains two question papers:
    • Question paper 1 (multiple choice)
    • Question paper 2
  • Coursework: assignment

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Chemistry Advanced Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: project

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Childcare and Development Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: project

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Classical Studies National 3

This course contains the following units:

  • Life in Classical Greece
  • Classical Literature
  • Life in the Roman World

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Classical Studies National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • Life in Classical Greece
  • Classical Literature
  • Life in the Roman World
  • Added value unit - Classical Studies assignment.

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Classical Studies National 5

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Classical Studies Higher

Learners will sit two exams and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam: question paper 1 (Classical literature)
  • Exam: question paper 2 (Classical society)
  • Coursework: assignment

All three assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Classical Studies Advanced Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: project-dissertation

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Computing Science National 3

This course contains the following units:

  • Building Digital Solutions
  • Information Solutions

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Computing Science National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • Software Design and Development
  • Information System Design and Development
  • Added value unit - Computing Science assignment.

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Computing Science National 5

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment

We are keeping the modifications to assessment:

  • In the exam, learners have the option to complete either the ‘web design and development’ or ‘database design and development’ section. The ‘software design and development’ section will continue to be mandatory. The exam has reduced marks and a shorter duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes.
  • In the assignment, learners have the option to complete either the ‘database design and development’ task or the ‘web design and development’ task. The ‘software development and design’ task will continue to be mandatory. The assignment has reduced marks and a shorter duration of 6 hours in total.

These modifications have had a positive impact on the course, while ensuring that learners continue to be assessed on the appropriate skills, knowledge and understanding.

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Computing Science Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment

We are keeping the following modifications to assessment:

  • In the exam, learners have the option to complete either the ‘web design and development’ or ‘database design and development’ section of the question paper. The ‘software design and development’ section will continue to be mandatory. The exam has reduced marks and a shorter duration of 2 hours.
  • In the assignment, learners have the option to complete either the ‘database design and development’ task or the ‘web design and development’ task. The ‘software development and design’ task will continue to be mandatory. The assignment has reduced marks and a shorter total duration of 6 hours in total.

These modifications have had a positive impact on the course, while ensuring that learners continue to be assessed on the appropriate skills, knowledge and understanding.

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Computing Science Advanced Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Project

We are keeping the following modifications:

  • We have removed ‘computer systems’ from the exam.
  • In the exam, learners have the option to complete either the ‘database design and development’ or the ‘web design and development’ section.
  • The ‘software design and development’ section will continue to be mandatory. The exam has reduced marks and a shorter duration of 2 hours.

These modifications have had a positive impact on the course, while ensuring that learners continue to be assessed on the appropriate skills, knowledge and understanding.

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Creative Arts National 2

This course contains the following units:

  • Working with Images, Graphics and Sound
  • Working with Textiles
  • Creating Materials for Performance
  • Creating Materials for Display

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Cruinn-eòlas (Geography) Nàiseanta 3 (National 3)

Please see National 3 Geography for information.

Cruinn-eòlas (Geography) Nàiseanta 4 (National 4)

Please see National 4 Geography for information.

Cruinn-eòlas (Geography) Nàiseanta 5 (National 5)

Please see National 5 Geography for information.

Cruinn-eòlas (Geography) Àrd-Ìre (Higher)

Please see Higher Geography for information.

Cruinn-eòlas (Geography) Àrd-Ìre Adhartach (Advanced Higher)

Please see Advanced Higher Geography for information.

Dance National 5

Learners will sit one exam and complete two performance assessments:

  • Exam
  • Practical activity
  • Performance

The exam will be marked by SQA. Both the practical activity and performance will be marked in collaboration between teachers or lecturers and a visiting assessor appointed by SQA. The course will be graded from A to D.

Dance Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete two performance assessments:

  • Exam
  • Practical activity
  • Performance

We are keeping the following modification to assessment:

  • In the practical activity, learners have the option of doing solo or group choreography.

Allowing the option of doing solo choreography has proven helpful in classes that have small numbers of learners, as it reduces the need for learners to learn and perform in several different choreographies. Learners should not perform in their own choreography for the practical activity; they must adopt the role of choreographer.

The exam will be marked by SQA. Both the practical activity and performance will be marked in collaboration between teachers or lecturers and a visiting assessor appointed by SQA. The course will be graded from A to D.

Design and Manufacture National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • Design and Manufacture: Design
  • Design and Manufacture: Materials and Manufacture
  • Added value unit - Design and Manufacture assignment.

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Design and Manufacture National 5

Learners will sit one exam and complete two coursework assessments:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment — design
  • Coursework: assignment — practical

Both the exam and the design assignment will be marked by SQA. The practical assignment will be internally marked by teachers or lecturers and quality assured by SQA. The course will be graded from A to D.

Design and Manufacture Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Design and Manufacture Advanced Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Design and Technology National 3

This course contains the following units:

  • Graphics for Design
  • Designing and Modelling
  • Constructing and Testing

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA

Drama National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • Drama Skills
  • Drama: Production Skills
  • Added value unit - Drama performance.

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA

Drama National 5

Learners will sit one exam and complete one performance assessment:

  • Exam
  • Performance

The exam will be marked by SQA. The performance will be marked in collaboration between teachers or lecturers and a visiting assessor appointed by SQA. The course will be graded from A to D.

Drama Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete one performance assessment:

  • Exam
  • Performance

We are keeping the following modification to assessment:

  • In section 3 of the exam, learners give a performance analysis of a theatrical production that they have seen live or recorded. We are removing the rule that this performance must have taken place in the last two years. Schools and colleges can choose to use a live performance, a live-streamed performance, a recorded ‘live’ theatrical performance or a historical performance.

This modification has had a positive impact by allowing teachers and lecturers to use online performances and resources.

The exam will be marked by SQA and the performance will be marked by a visiting assessor appointed by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Drama Advanced Higher

Learners will complete two coursework assessments and one performance:

  • Coursework: project-dissertation
  • Coursework: assignment
  • Performance

Both the project-dissertation and the assignment will be marked by SQA. The performance will be marked by a visiting assessor appointed by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Eachdraidh (History) Nàiseanta 3 (National 3)

Please see National 3 History for more information.

Eachdraidh (History) Nàiseanta 4 (National 4)

Please see National 4 History for more information.

Eachdraidh (History) Nàiseanta 5 (National 5)

Please see National 5 History for more information.

Eachdraidh (History) Àrd-Ìre (Higher)

Please see Higher History for more information.

Eachdraidh (History) Àrd-Ìre Adhartach (Advanced Higher)

Please see Advanced Higher History for more information.

Economics National 5

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Economics Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Economics Advanced Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: project

We are keeping the following modification to assessment:

  • We will continue to publish the macroeconomic topics that will be in the exam each year.

In the exam, learners are required to apply their knowledge to current national and global economic issues. However, these issues vary each year due to changes in the economic and political landscape. Publishing the list of topics each year will enable schools, colleges and learners to focus on these specific economic issues during the course and when preparing for the exam.

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Engineering Science National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • Engineering Contexts and Challenges
  • Electronics and Control
  • Mechanisms and Structures
  • Added value unit - Engineering Science assignment.

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Engineering Science National 5

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Engineering Science Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Engineering Science Advanced Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: project

The exam will be marked by SQA. The project will be internally assessed by teachers or lecturers and quality assured by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

English and Communication National 2

This course contains the following units:

  • English and Communication: Understanding Language
  • English and Communication: Creating Texts
  • English and Communication: Listening and Talking

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

English National 3

This course contains the following units:

  • English: Understanding Language
  • English: Producing Language
  • Literacy

Learners will complete internal assessments for these units. Unit assessments are internally marked by teachers or lecturers, who will assess the course as pass or fail, and this will be quality assured by SQA.

English National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • English: Analysis and Evaluation
  • English: Creation and Production
  • Literacy
  • Added value unit - English assignment

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

English National 5

Learners will sit two exams and complete two coursework assessments:

  • Exam: Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation
  • Exam: Critical Reading
  • Coursework: portfolio (writing)
  • Coursework: performance (spoken language)

We are keeping the following modification to assessment:

  • For the portfolio, learners are required to produce one piece of writing that is either broadly creative or broadly discursive.

We have received feedback from schools and colleges that reducing the portfolio to one piece of writing, instead of two, has worked well and has had a positive impact on the course. We have also seen that learners’ performance in the portfolio has remained consistent.

Both question papers and the portfolio will be marked by SQA. The spoken language performance will be assessed internally by teachers or lecturers on a pass/fail basis and quality assured by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

English Higher

Learners will sit two exams and complete two coursework assessments:

  • Exam: Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation
  • Exam: Critical Reading
  • Coursework: portfolio (writing)
  • Coursework: performance (spoken language)

We are keeping the following modification to assessment:

  • For the portfolio, learners are required to produce one piece of writing that is either broadly creative or broadly discursive.

We have received feedback from schools and colleges that reducing the portfolio to one piece of writing, instead of two, has worked well and has had a positive impact on the course. We have also seen that learners’ performance in the portfolio has remained consistent.

Both question papers and the portfolio will be marked by SQA. The spoken language performance will be assessed internally by teachers or lecturers on a pass/fail basis and quality assured by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

English Advanced Higher

Learners will sit two exams and complete two coursework assessments:

  • Exam: Question paper: Literary Study
  • Exam: Question paper: Textual Analysis
  • Portfolio (writing)
  • Project (dissertation)

We are keeping the following modification to assessment:

  • For the portfolio, learners are required to produce one piece of writing from any genre.

We have received feedback from schools and colleges that reducing the portfolio to one piece of writing, instead of two, has worked well and has had a positive impact on the course. We have also seen that learners’ performance in the portfolio has remained consistent.

All assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) National 2

This course contains the following units:

  • ESOL in Context: Listening and Speaking
  • ESOL for Everyday Life: Listening and Speaking
  • ESOL in Context: Reading and Writing
  • ESOL for Everyday Life: Reading and Writing

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) National 3

This course contains the following units:

  • ESOL for Everyday Life
  • ESOL in Context

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • ESOL for Everyday Life
  • ESOL in Context
  • Added value unit - ESOL assignment

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) National 5

Learners will sit three exams and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam: question paper 1 (Listening)
  • Exam: question paper 2 (Reading)
  • Exam: question paper 3 (Writing)
  • Coursework: performance (Speaking and Listening)

The question papers will be marked by SQA. The speaking and listening performance will be internally marked by teachers or lecturers and quality assured by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Higher

Learners will sit three exams and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam: question paper 1 (Listening)
  • Exam: question paper 2 (Reading)
  • Exam: question paper 3 (Writing)
  • Coursework: performance (Speaking and Listening)

The question papers will be marked by SQA. The speaking and listening performance will be internally marked by teachers or lecturers and quality assured by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Environmental Science National 3

This course contains the following units:

  • Environmental Science: Living Environment
  • Environmental Science: Earth’s Resources
  • Environmental Science: Sustainability

Learners will complete internal assessments for these units. Unit assessments are internally marked by teachers or lecturers, who will assess the course as pass or fail, and this will be quality assured by SQA.

Environmental Science National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • Environmental Science: Living Environment
  • Environmental Science: Earth’s Resources
  • Environmental Science: Sustainability
  • Added value unit - Environmental Science assignment.

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA

Environmental Science National 5

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Environmental Science Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam: this contains two question papers:
    • Question paper 1
    • Question paper 2
  • Coursework: assignment

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Fashion and Textile Technology National 3

This course contains the following units:

  • Fashion and Textile Technology: Textile Technologies
  • Fashion and Textile Technology: Fashion/Textile Item Development
  • Fashion and Textile Technology: Fashion and Textile Choices

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Fashion and Textile Technology National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • Fashion and Textile Technology: Textile Technologies
  • Fashion and Textile Technology: Fashion/Textile Item Development
  • Fashion and Textile Technology: Fashion and Textile Choices
  • Added value unit - Fashion and Textile Technology: Making a Fashion/Textile Item

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Fashion and Textile Technology National 5

Learners will sit one exam and complete two coursework assessments:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment
  • Coursework: practical activity

We are keeping the following modifications to assessment:

  • The assignment and practical activity will remain as separate assessments; they will no longer be interlinked. This allows learners to show creativity in the assignment and gives them more opportunity for personalisation and choice in the practical activity.

The question paper and assignment will be marked by SQA. The practical activity will be internally marked by teachers or lecturers and quality assured by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Fashion and Textile Technology Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete two coursework assessments:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment
  • Coursework: practical activity

We are keeping the following modifications to assessment:

  • The assignment and practical activity will remain as separate assessments; they will no longer be interlinked. This will allow learners to show creativity in the assignment and give them more opportunity for personalisation and choice in the practical activity.

The question paper and assignment will be marked by SQA. The practical activity will be internally marked by teachers or lecturers and quality assured by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Food, Health and Wellbeing National 2

This course contains the following units:

  • Food Preparation
  • Food for Health
  • Independent Living Skills

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

French National 2

This course contains the following mandatory unit:

  • Life in Another Country

Learners will also study two of the following optional units:

  • Personal Language
  • Transactional Language
  • Language in Work

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

French National 3

This course contains the following units:

  • Understanding Language
  • Using Language

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

French National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • Understanding Language
  • Using Language
  • Added value unit - Modern Languages assignment.

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

French National 5

Learners will sit two exams and complete two coursework assessments:

  • Exam: question paper 1 (Reading and Writing)
  • Exam: question paper 2 (Listening)
  • Coursework: assignment-writing
  • Coursework: performance-talking

The exams and the assignment will be marked by SQA. The performance will be internally marked by teachers or lecturers and quality assured by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

French Higher

Learners will sit two exams and complete two coursework assessments:

  • Exam: question paper 1 (Reading and Directed Writing)
  • Exam: question paper 2 (Listening)
  • Coursework: assignment-writing
  • Coursework: performance-talking

The exams and the assignment will be marked by SQA. The performance will be internally marked by teachers or lecturers and quality assured by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

French Advanced Higher

Learners will sit two exams and complete two coursework assessments:

  • Exam: question paper 1 (Reading and Translation)
  • Exam: question paper 2 (Listening and Discursive Writing)
  • Coursework: portfolio
  • Coursework: performance-talking

The exams and the portfolio will be marked by SQA. The performance will be marked by a visiting assessor appointed by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Gaelic (Learners) National 2

This course contains the following mandatory unit:

  • Life in a Gaelic Speaking Area

Learners will also study two of the following optional units:

  • Personal Language
  • Transactional Language
  • Language in Work

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Gaelic (Learners) National 3

This course contains the following units:

  • Understanding Language
  • Using Language

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Gaelic (Learners) National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • Understanding Language
  • Using Language
  • Added value unit - Modern Languages assignment.

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Gaelic (Learners) National 5

Learners will sit two exams and complete two coursework assessments:

  • Exam: question paper 1 (Reading and Writing)
  • Exam: question paper 2 (Listening)
  • Coursework: assignment-writing
  • Coursework: performance-talking

The exams and the assignment will be marked by SQA. The performance will be internally marked by teachers or lecturers and quality assured by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Gaelic (Learners) Higher

Learners will sit two exams and complete two coursework assessments:

  • Exam: question paper 1 (Reading and Directed Writing)
  • Exam: question paper 2 (Listening)
  • Coursework: assignment-writing
  • Coursework: performance-talking

The exams and the assignment will be marked by SQA. The performance will be internally marked by teachers or lecturers and quality assured by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Gaelic (Learners) Advanced Higher

Learners will sit two exams and complete two coursework assessments:

  • Exam: question paper 1 (Reading and Translation)
  • Exam: question paper 2 (Listening and Discursive Writing)
  • Coursework: portfolio
  • Coursework: performance-talking

The exams and the portfolio will be marked by SQA. The performance will be marked by a visiting assessor appointed by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Gàidhlig National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • Gàidhlig: Analysis and Evaluation
  • Gàidhlig: Creation and Production
  • Gàidhlig: Literacy
  • Added value unit - Gàidhlig assignment.

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA

Gàidhlig National 5

Learners will sit two exams and complete two coursework assessments:

  • Exam: question paper 1 - Reading and Literature (Leughadh agus Litreachas)
  • Exam: question paper 2 - Listening (Èisteachd)
  • Coursework: assignment-writing (Obair shònraichte-sgrìobhadh)
  • Coursework: performance-talking (Còmhradh)

The question papers and the assignment will be marked by SQA. The performance will be internally marked by teachers or lecturers and quality assured by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Gàidhlig Higher

Learners will sit two exams and complete two coursework assessments:

  • Exam: question paper 1 - Reading and Literature (Leughadh agus Litreachas)
  • Exam: question paper 2 - Listening (Èisteachd)
  • Coursework: assignment-writing (Obair shònraichte-sgrìobhadh)
  • Coursework: performance-talking (Còmhradh)

The question papers and the assignment will be marked by SQA. The performance will be internally marked by teachers or lecturers and quality assured by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Gàidhlig Advanced Higher

Learners will sit three exams and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam: question paper 1: Practical Criticism (Sgrùdadh)
  • Exam: question paper 2: Literature and Writing (Litreachas agus Sgrìobhadh)
  • Exam: question paper 3: Translating (Eadar-theangachadh)
  • Coursework: performance-talking (còmhradh)

The question papers will be marked by SQA. The performance will be marked by an SQA visiting assessor appointed by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Geography National 3

This course contains the following units:

  • Geography: Physical Environments
  • Geography: Human Environments
  • Geography: Global Issues / Global Issues in the Context of Climate Change

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA

Geography National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • Geography: Physical Environments
  • Geography: Human Environments
  • Geography: Global Issues
  • Added value unit - Geography assignment

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA

Geography National 5

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Geography Higher

Learners will sit two exams and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam: question paper 1 (physical and human environments)
  • Exam: question paper 2 (global issues and geographical skills)
  • Coursework: assignment

All three assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Geography Advanced Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete two coursework assessments:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: project-folio (geographical study)
  • Coursework: project-folio (geographical issue)

All three assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

German National 2

This course contains the following mandatory unit:

  • Life in Another Country

Learners will also study two of the following optional units:

  • Personal Language
  • Transactional Language
  • Language in Work

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

German National 3

This course contains the following units:

  • Understanding Language
  • Using Language

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

German National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • Understanding Language
  • Using Language
  • Added value unit - Modern Languages assignment

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

German National 5

Learners will sit two exams and complete two coursework assessments:

  • Exam: question paper 1 (Reading and Writing)
  • Exam: question paper 2 (Listening)
  • Coursework: assignment-writing
  • Coursework: performance-talking

The exams and the assignment will be marked by SQA. The performance will be internally marked by teachers or lecturers and quality assured by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

German Higher

Learners will sit two exams and complete two coursework assessments:

  • Exam: question paper 1 (Reading and Directed Writing)
  • Exam: question paper 2 (Listening)
  • Coursework: assignment-writing
  • Coursework: performance-talking

The exams and the assignment will be marked by SQA. The performance will be internally marked by teachers or lecturers and quality assured by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

German Advanced Higher

Learners will sit two exams and complete two coursework assessments:

  • Exam: question paper 1 (Reading and Translation)
  • Exam: question paper 2 (Listening and Discursive Writing)
  • Coursework: portfolio
  • Coursework: performance-talking

The exams and the portfolio will be marked by SQA. The performance will be marked by an SQA visiting assessor appointed by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Gniomhachas Matamataigs (Applications of Mathematics) Nàiseanta 3 (National 3)

See National 3 Applications of Mathematics for information.

Gniomhachas Matamataigs (Applications of Mathematics) Nàiseanta 4 (National 4)

See National 4 Applications of Mathematics for information.

Gniomhachas Matamataigs (Applications of Mathematics) Nàiseanta 5 (National 5)

See National 5 Applications of Mathematics for information.

Gniomhachas Matamataigs (Applications of Mathematics) Àrd-Ìre (Higher)

See Higher Applications of Mathematics for information.

Graphic Communication National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • 2D Graphic Communication
  • 3D and Pictorial Graphic Communication
  • Added value unit - Graphic Communication assignment

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA

We are keeping the following modifications to assessment:

  • For the added value unit, learners are not required to carry out research or evaluate their work.

This modification aligns the National 4 added value unit to the National 5 Graphic Communication assignment, which also does not require learners to carry out research and evaluation.

Graphic Communication National 5

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Graphic Communication Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Graphic Communication Advanced Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: project

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Health and Food Technology National 3

This course contains the following units:

  • Health and Food Technology: Food for Health
  • Health and Food Technology: Food Product Development
  • Health and Food Technology: Contemporary Food Issues

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Health and Food Technology National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • Health and Food Technology: Food for Health
  • Health and Food Technology: Food Product Development
  • Health and Food Technology: Contemporary Food Issues
  • Added value unit - Health and Food Technology assignment

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Health and Food Technology National 5

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Health and Food Technology Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Health and Food Technology Advanced Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: project

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

History National 3

This course contains the following units:

  • Historical Study: Scottish
  • Historical Study: British
  • Historical Study: European and World

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

History National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • Historical Study: Scottish
  • Historical Study: British
  • Historical Study: European and World
  • Added value unit - History assignment

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

History National 5

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

History Higher

Learners will sit two exams and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam: question paper 1 (British, European and world history)
  • Exam: question paper 2 (Scottish history)
  • Coursework: assignment

All three assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

History Advanced Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: project-dissertation

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Human Biology Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam: this contains two question papers:
    • Question paper 1 (multiple choice)
    • Question paper 2
  • Coursework: assignment

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Information and Communications Technology National 2

This course contains the following mandatory unit:

  • ICT Applications

Learners will also study two of the following optional units:

  • Communications Applications
  • Internet Applications
  • Multimedia Applications
  • Working with Digital Images

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA

Italian National 2

This course contains the following mandatory unit:

  • Life in Another Country

Learners will also study two of the following optional units:

  • Personal Language
  • Transactional Language
  • Language in Work

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA

Italian National 3

This course contains the following units:

  • Understanding Language
  • Using Language

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA

Italian National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • Understanding Language
  • Using Language
  • Added value unit - Modern Languages assignment

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA

Italian National 5

Learners will sit two exams and complete two coursework assessments:

  • Exam: question paper 1 (Reading and Writing)
  • Exam: question paper 2 (Listening)
  • Coursework: assignment-writing
  • Coursework: performance-talking

The exams and the assignment will be marked by SQA. The performance will be internally marked by teachers or lecturers and quality assured by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Italian Higher

Learners will sit three exams and complete two coursework assessments:

  • Exam: question paper 1 (Reading and Directed Writing)
  • Exam: question paper 2 (Listening)
  • Coursework: assignment-writing
  • Coursework: performance-talking

The exams and the assignment will be marked by SQA. The performance will be internally marked by teachers or lecturers and quality assured by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Italian Advanced Higher

Learners will sit two exams and complete two coursework assessments:

  • Exam: question paper 1 (Reading and Translation)
  • Exam: question paper 2 (Listening and Discursive Writing)
  • Coursework: portfolio
  • Coursework: performance-talking

The exams and the portfolio will be marked by SQA. The performance will be marked by a visiting assessor appointed by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Latin National 3

This course contains the following units:

  • Latin: Translating
  • Latin: Literary Appreciation

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA

Latin National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • Latin: Translating
  • Latin: Literary Appreciation
  • Added value unit - Latin assignment

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA

Latin National 5

Learners will sit two exams:

  • Exam: question paper 1 (Literary Appreciation)
  • Exam: question paper 2 (Translating)

Both exams will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Latin Higher

Learners will sit two exams:

  • Exam: question paper 1 (Literary Appreciation)
  • Exam: question paper 2 (Translating)

Both exams will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Latin Advanced Higher

Learners will sit two exams and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam: question paper 1 (Literary Appreciation)
  • Exam: question paper 2 (Translating)
  • Coursework: project-dissertation

All three assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Lifeskills Mathematics National 2

This course contains the following units:

  • Number and Number Processes
  • Shape, Space and Data

Learners will also study two of the following optional units:

  • Money
  • Time
  • Measurement

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Mandarin (Simplified) National 3

This course contains the following units:

  • Understanding Language
  • Using Language

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Mandarin (Simplified) National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • Understanding Language
  • Using Language
  • Added value unit - Modern Languages assignment

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Mandarin (Simplified) National 5

Learners will sit two exams and complete two coursework assessments:

  • Exam: question paper 1 (Reading and Writing)
  • Exam: question paper 2 (Listening)
  • Coursework: assignment-writing
  • Coursework: performance-talking

The exams and the assignment will be marked by SQA. The performance will be internally marked by teachers or lecturers and quality assured by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Mandarin (Simplified) Higher

Learners will sit two exams and complete two coursework assessments:

  • Exam: question paper 1 (Reading and Directed Writing)
  • Exam: question paper 2 (Listening)
  • Coursework: assignment-writing
  • Coursework: performance-talking

The exams and the assignment will be marked by SQA. The performance will be internally marked by teachers or lecturers and quality assured by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Mandarin (Simplified) Advanced Higher

Learners will sit two exams and complete two coursework assessments:

  • Exam: question paper 1 (Reading and Translation)
  • Exam: question paper 2 (Listening and Discursive Writing)
  • Coursework: portfolio
  • Coursework: performance-talking

The exams and the portfolio will be marked by SQA. The performance will be marked by a visiting assessor appointed by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Mandarin (Traditional) National 3

This course contains the following units:

  • Understanding Language
  • Using Language

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Mandarin (Traditional) National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • Understanding Language
  • Using Language
  • Added value unit - Modern Languages assignment

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Mandarin (Traditional) National 5

Learners will sit two exams and complete two coursework assessments:

  • Exam: question paper 1 (Reading and Writing)
  • Exam: question paper 2 (Listening)
  • Coursework: assignment-writing
  • Coursework: performance-talking

The exams and the assignment will be marked by SQA. The performance will be internally marked by teachers or lecturers and quality assured by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Mandarin (Traditional) Higher

Learners will sit two exams and complete two coursework assessments:

  • Exam: question paper 1 (Reading and Directed Writing)
  • Exam: question paper 2 (Listening)
  • Coursework: assignment-writing
  • Coursework: performance-talking

The exams and the assignment will be marked by SQA. The performance will be internally marked by teachers or lecturers and quality assured by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Mandarin (Traditional) Advanced Higher

Learners will sit two exams and complete two coursework assessments:

  • Exam: question paper 1 (Reading and Translation)
  • Exam: question paper 2 (Listening and Discursive Writing)
  • Coursework: portfolio
  • Coursework: performance-talking

The exams and the portfolio will be marked by SQA. The performance will be marked by a visiting assessor appointed by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Matamataig (Mathematics) Nàiseanta 4 (National 4)

Please see National 4 Mathematics for more information.

Matamataig (Mathematics) Nàiseanta 5 (National 5)

Please see National 5 Mathematics for more information.

Matamataig (Mathematics) Àrd-Ìre (Higher)

Please see Higher Mathematics for more information.

Matamataig (Mathematics) Àrd-Ìre Adhartach (Advanced Higher)

Please see Advanced Higher Mathematics for more information.

Mathematics National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • Expressions and Formulae
  • Relationships
  • Numeracy
  • Added value unit - Mathematics test

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Mathematics National 5

Learners will sit two exams:

  • Exam: question paper 1 (non-calculator)
  • Exam: question paper 2

We are keeping the following modifications to assessment:

  • Question paper 1 has reduced marks and a shorter duration of 1 hour.
  • Question paper 2 has reduced marks and a shorter duration of 1 hour and 30 mins.

These modifications have had a positive impact on the course while allowing learners to be assessed on the appropriate skills, knowledge and understanding.

Both question papers will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Mathematics Higher

Learners will sit two exams:

  • Exam: question paper 1 (non-calculator)
  • Exam: question paper 2

We are keeping the following modifications to assessment:

  • Question paper 1 has reduced marks, with a shorter duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Question paper 2 has reduced marks, with a shorter duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes.

These modifications have had a positive impact on the course while allowing learners to be assessed on the appropriate skills, knowledge and understanding.

Both question papers will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Mathematics Advanced Higher

Learners will sit two exams:

  • Exam: question paper 1 (non-calculator)
  • Exam: question paper 2

Both question papers will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Mathematics of Mechanics Advanced Higher

Learners will sit one exam:

  • Question paper

The question paper will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Media National 3

This course contains the following units:

  • Analysing Media Content
  • Creating Media Content

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Media National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • Analysing Media Content
  • Creating Media Content
  • Added value unit - National 4 Media assignment

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Media National 5

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment

We are keeping the following modifications to assessment:

  • In section 1 of the assignment (planning), we have replaced questions 2 and 3 with a single question. In section 2 (development), learners only need to discuss and evaluate four examples from their media content, instead of five.
  • The assignment has reduced marks.

We have received positive feedback from schools and colleges about these modifications, which remove repetition from the assessments while ensuring that learners continue to be assessed on the appropriate skills, knowledge and understanding for the course.

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Media Higher

Learners will sit two exams and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam: question paper 1 (Analysis of Media Content)
  • Exam: question paper 2 (Role of Media)
  • Coursework: assignment

We are keeping the following modifications to assessment:

  • Question paper 1 (Analysis of Media Content) - in section 1, learners only need to answer one question from questions 1 and 2. They no longer need to answer both questions. This reduces the marks in this section.
  • Assignment - learners are required to give one response for content research instead of two. They also have the option to answer on production roles and/or institutional context research. The assignment has reduced marks.

We have received positive feedback from schools and colleges about these modifications, which remove repetition from the assessments while ensuring that learners continue to be assessed on the appropriate skills, knowledge and understanding for the course.

All assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Modern Studies National 3

This course contains the following units:

  • Modern Studies: Democracy in Scotland and the United Kingdom
  • Modern Studies: Social Issues in the United Kingdom
  • Modern Studies: International Issues

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Modern Studies National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • Modern Studies: Democracy in Scotland and the United Kingdom
  • Modern Studies: Social Issues in the United Kingdom
  • Modern Studies: International Issues
  • Added value unit - Modern Studies assignment

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Modern Studies National 5

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Modern Studies Higher

Learners will sit two exams and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam: question paper 1
  • Exam: question paper 2
  • Coursework: assignment

All three assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Modern Studies Advanced Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: project-dissertation

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Music National 3

This course contains the following units:

  • Music: Performing Skills
  • Music: Composing Skills
  • Understanding Music

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Music National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • Music: Performing Skills
  • Music: Composing Skills
  • Understanding Music
  • Added value unit - National 4 Music performance

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Music National 5

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework task and two performance assessments:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment
  • Performance (instrument 1)
  • Performance (instrument 2)

All four assessments will be marked by SQA. The performances will take place in the school or college and will be marked by a visiting assessor appointed by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Music Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework task and two performance assessments:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment
  • Performance (instrument 1)
  • Performance (instrument 2)

All four assessments will be marked by SQA. The performances will take place in the school or college and will be marked by a visiting assessor appointed by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Music Advanced Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework task and two performance assessments:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment
  • Performance (instrument 1)
  • Performance (instrument 2)

All four assessments will be marked by SQA. The performances will take place in the school or college and will be marked by a visiting assessor appointed by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Music Portfolio Advanced Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete two coursework tasks and one performance assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment
  • Coursework: portfolio
  • Performance (instrument 1)

All four assessments will be marked by SQA. The performance will take place in the school or college and will be marked by a visiting assessor appointed by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Music Technology National 3

This course contains the following units:

  • Music Technology Skills
  • Understanding 20th and 21st Century Music
  • Music Technology in Context

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Music Technology National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • Music Technology Skills
  • Understanding 20th and 21st Century Music
  • Music Technology in Context
  • Added value unit - Music Technology assignment

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Music Technology National 5

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Music Technology Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Music Technology Advanced Higher

Learners will complete two coursework assessments:

  • Project-research
  • Project-production

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Nuadh-eòlas Nàiseanta 3 (National 3)

Please see National 3 Modern Studies for more information.

Nuadh-eòlas Nàiseanta 4 (National 4)

Please see National 4 Modern Studies for more information.

Nuadh-eòlas Nàiseanta 5 (National 5)

Please see National 5 Modern Studies for more information.

Nuadh-eòlas Àrd-Ìre (Higher)

Please see Higher Modern Studies for more information.

Nuadh-eòlas Àrd-Ìre Adhartach (Advanced Higher)

Please see Advanced Higher Modern Studies for more information.

Performance Arts National 2

This course contains the following mandatory unit:

  • Developing Performance skills

Learners will also study two of the following optional units:

  • Using Performance Skills
  • Contributing to a Performance
  • Developing Personal Ideas: Performance Art

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA

People and Society National 3

This course contains the following units:

  • People and Society: Investigating Skills
  • People and Society: Comparing and Contrasting
  • People and Society: Making Decisions

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA

People and Society National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • People and Society: Investigating Skills
  • People and Society: Comparing and Contrasting
  • People and Society: Making Decisions
  • Added value unit - People and Society assignment

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA

Philosophy National 5

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Philosophy Higher

Learners will sit two exams:

  • Question paper 1
  • Question paper 2

Both question papers will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Photography Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: project

We are keeping the following modification to assessment:

  • The number of final images required for the project is reduced from 12 to 8.

Reducing the number of final images still allows learners to show the required skills, knowledge and understanding for the course, while also supporting them to focus their work and refine their submissions.

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Physical Education National 2

This course contains the following units:

  • Physical Education: Taking Part in Physical Activities
  • Physical Education: Factors Affecting Performance
  • Physical Education: Improving Performance

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Physical Education National 3

This course contains the following units:

  • Physical Education: Performance Skills
  • Physical Education: Factors Impacting on Performance

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Physical Education National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • Physical Education: Performance Skills
  • Physical Education: Factors Impacting on Performance
  • Added value unit - Physical Education performance

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Physical Education National 5

Learners will complete one coursework assessment and two performance assessments:

  • Coursework: portfolio
  • Performance

The portfolio will be externally marked by SQA. The performances will be internally marked by teachers or lecturers and quality assured by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Physical Education Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete two performance assessments:

  • Exam
  • Performance

The exam will be externally marked by SQA. The performances will be internally marked by teachers or lecturers and quality assured by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Physical Education Advanced Higher

Learners will complete one coursework assessment and one performance assessment:

  • Coursework: project
  • Performance

The project will be externally marked by SQA. The performance will be internally marked by teachers or lecturers and quality assured by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Physics National 3

This course contains the following units:

  • Physics: Electricity and Energy
  • Physics: Waves and Radiation
  • Physics: Dynamics and Space

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Physics National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • Physics: Electricity and Energy
  • Physics: Waves and Radiation
  • Physics: Dynamics and Space
  • Added value unit - Physics assignment

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Physics National 5

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Physics Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam: this contains two question papers:
    • Question paper 1 (multiple choice)
    • Question paper 2
  • Coursework: assignment

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Physics Advanced Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: project

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Politics Higher

Learners will sit two exams and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam: question paper 1
  • Exam: question paper 2
  • Coursework: assignment

All three assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Practical Cake Craft National 5

Learners will sit one exam and complete two coursework assessments:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment
  • Coursework: practical activity

The exam and assignment will be marked by SQA. The practical activity will be internally marked by teachers or lecturers and quality assured by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Practical Cookery National 3

This course contains the following units:

  • Cookery Skills, Techniques and Processes
  • Understanding and Using Ingredients
  • Organisational Skills for Cooking

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Practical Cookery National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • Cookery Skills, Techniques and Processes
  • Understanding and Using Ingredients
  • Organisational Skills for Cooking
  • Added value unit - National 4 Practical Cookery: Producing a meal

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Practical Cookery National 5

Learners will sit one exam and complete two coursework assessments:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment
  • Coursework: practical activity

The exam and assignment will be marked by SQA. The practical activity will be internally marked by teachers or lecturers and quality assured by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Practical Craft Skills National 2

This course contains the following units:

  • Working with Craft Tools – An Introduction
  • Working with Materials
  • Making a Craftwork Item

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Practical Craft Skills National 3

This course contains the following units:

  • Working with Craft Tools – An Introduction
  • Working with Materials
  • Making a Craftwork Item

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Practical Electronics National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • Practical Electronics: Circuit Design
  • Practical Electronics: Circuit Simulation
  • Practical Electronics: Circuit Construction
  • Added value unit - Practical Electronics: Developing an Electronic Solution

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Practical Electronics National 5

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: practical activity

The exam will be marked by SQA. The practical activity will be internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and quality assured by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Practical Metalworking National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • Practical Metalworking: Bench Skills
  • Practical Metalworking: Machine Processes
  • Practical Metalworking: Fabrication and Thermal Joining
  • Added value unit - Practical Metalworking: Making a Finished Product from Metal

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Practical Metalworking National 5

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: practical activity

The exam will be marked by SQA. The practical activity will be internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and quality assured by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Practical Woodworking National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • Practical Woodworking: Flat-frame Construction
  • Practical Woodworking: Carcase Construction
  • Practical Woodworking: Machining and Finishing
  • Added value unit - Practical Woodworking: Making a Finished Product from Wood

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Practical Woodworking National 5

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: practical activity

The exam will be marked by SQA. The practical activity will be internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and quality assured by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Psychology National 5

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Psychology Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Assignment

We are keeping the following modification to assessment:

  • We have removed one of the optional questions from the exam. Learners will answer both mandatory questions on ‘Sleep and Dreams’ and ‘Conformity and Obedience’. They will also answer one optional question from a choice of ‘Depression’, ‘Memory’, ‘Stress’, ‘Prejudice’, ‘Social Relationships’ or ‘Aggression’. The exam will have reduced marks and a shorter time of 2 hours.

This modification has had a positive impact on the course. It enables learners to be assessed on the appropriate skills, knowledge and understanding for the course while also allowing them more time to explore topic areas in depth.

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies (RMPS) National 3

This course contains the following units:

  • World Religion
  • Morality and Belief
  • Religious and Philosophical Questions

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies (RMPS) National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • World Religion
  • Morality and Belief
  • Religious and Philosophical Questions
  • Added value unit - RMPS assignment

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies (RMPS) National 5

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies (RMPS) Higher

Learners will sit two exams and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam: question paper 1
  • Exam: question paper 2
  • Coursework: assignment

All three assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies (RMPS) Advanced Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: project-dissertation

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Science in the Environment National 2

This course contains the following mandatory units:

  • Exploring Everyday Materials
  • Living Things

Learners will also study one of the following optional units:

  • Keeping our Planet Healthy
  • Forces

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Science National 3

This course contains the following units:

  • Science: Fragile Earth
  • Science: Human Health
  • Applications of Science

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Science National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • Science: Fragile Earth
  • Science: Human Health
  • Applications of Science
  • Added value unit - National 4 Science assignment

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Social Subjects National 2

This course contains the following units:

  • Social Subjects: Making a Decision
  • Social Subjects: Making a Contrast
  • Social Subjects: Organising and Communication Information

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Sociology National 5

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Sociology Higher

Learners will sit one exam and complete one coursework assessment:

  • Exam
  • Coursework: assignment

Both assessments will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Spanish National 2

This course contains the following mandatory unit:

  • Life in Another Country

Learners will also study two of the following optional units:

  • Personal Language
  • Transactional Language
  • Language in Work

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Spanish National 3

This course contains the following units:

  • Understanding Language
  • Using Language

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Spanish National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • Understanding Language
  • Using Language
  • Added value unit - Modern Languages assignment

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Spanish National 5

Learners will sit two exams and complete two coursework assessments:

  • Exam: question paper 1 (Reading and Writing)
  • Exam: question paper 2 (Listening)
  • Coursework: assignment-writing
  • Coursework: performance-talking

The exams and the assignment will be marked by SQA. The performance will be internally marked by teachers or lecturers and quality assured by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Spanish Higher

Learners will sit two exams and complete two coursework assessments:

  • Exam: question paper 1 (Reading and Directed Writing)
  • Exam: question paper 2 (Listening)
  • Coursework: assignment-writing
  • Coursework: performance-talking

The exams and the assignment will be marked by SQA. The performance will be internally marked by teachers or lecturers and quality assured by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Spanish Advanced Higher

Learners will sit two exams and complete two coursework assessments:

  • Exam: question paper 1 (Reading and Translation)
  • Exam: question paper 2 (Listening and Discursive Writing)
  • Coursework: portfolio
  • Coursework: performance-talking

Both question papers and the portfolio will be marked by SQA. The performance will be marked by a visiting assessor appointed by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Statistics Advanced Higher

Learners will sit two exams:

  • Exam: question paper 1
  • Exam: question paper 2

Both question papers will be marked by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Urdu National 3

This course contains the following units:

  • Understanding Language
  • Using Language

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Urdu National 4

This course contains the following units:

  • Understanding Language
  • Using Language
  • Added value unit - Modern Languages assignment

Learners will complete unit assessments that are internally marked by the teacher or lecturer and assessed as pass or fail. The course will be assessed as pass or fail and will be quality assured by SQA.

Urdu National 5

Learners will sit two exams and complete two coursework assessments:

  • Exam: question paper 1 (Reading and Writing)
  • Exam: question paper 2 (Listening)
  • Coursework: assignment-writing
  • Coursework: performance-talking

The exams and the assignment will be marked by SQA. The performance will be internally marked by teachers or lecturers and quality assured by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.

Urdu Higher

Learners will sit two exams and complete two coursework assessments:

  • Exam: question paper 1 (Reading and Directed Writing)
  • Exam: question paper 2 (Listening)
  • Coursework: assignment-writing
  • Coursework: performance-talking

The exams and the assignment will be marked by SQA. The performance will be internally marked by teachers or lecturers and quality assured by SQA. We will grade the course from A to D.