Delivery of audio CDs, audio files and digital question papers
Audio CD requirements request form
You’ll need to request audio CDs for the exam if you have candidates entered for the following subjects:
- Cantonese
- French
- German
- Gaelic (Learners)
- Italian
- Mandarin
- Spanish
- Urdu
- Gàidhlig
- English for Speakers of Other Languages
- Music or Music Technology
We’ll email the CD requirements request form to you during the week beginning 13 January 2025, and you must return it by no later than Monday 17 February 2025.
When completing your request for audio CDs, you must only request the exact number of CDs that you require, and only for those subjects in which you have candidate entries. CDs with 25% extra time built in are only available for candidates with an approved extra time assessment arrangement, and you can only request a maximum of one CD per candidate.
Delivery of audio files
If your centre is unable to access files on CD, we can supply the files electronically to you. Use of this service is limited to centres who cannot access files on CD. Please note that, in a change from previous years, if you request the files to be delivered electronically, you will not receive a CD.
If you want to receive your audio files electronically, you must indicate this on the order form using the box provided. You must still return your order form by Monday 17 February 2025.
Delivery of digital question papers
You can only request digital question papers as part of an approved assessment arrangement, and you must make your requests using the Assessment Arrangement Request (AAR) system. If you want to receive your digital question paper files electronically, you must email qpdelivery@sqa.org.uk by Friday 31 January. Please note that, in a change from previous years, if you request the files to be delivered electronically, you will not receive a CD.