NQ 2025 - upcoming distributions and collections from centres
We can now confirm the arrangements for distributing and collecting assessment materials for the 2025 exams.
Distribution dates
Flyleaf and stationery distributions
These despatches will include flyleafs, script envelopes, sealing labels, field of study labels, and clear faced bags.
We’ll distribute these to schools and training providers on Wednesday 12 February, and to colleges and late entries from other centres on Wednesday 26 February.
Carrier report and attendance register distributions
We’ll issue guidance notes for preparing materials for uplift with attendance registers (EX6) and carrier reports, which will indicate the material you should present for collection. You’ll receive these despatches (depending on your course and/or unit entries) on the following dates:
- For the March coursework uplift – Monday 3 March.
- For the April coursework (including Art) uplift – Tuesday 18 March
- For the exams uplift – Wednesday 16 April
Uplift dates and materials for submission
All uplifts will be carried out by our designated carrier company, between 08:30 and 16:30 on the following dates:
Wednesday 19 March
- National 5 and Advanced Higher coursework material with the submission date of 19 March.
Wednesday 23 April
- National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher coursework material with the submission date of 23 April.
Thursday 24 April
- National 5 and Higher Art and Design portfolios
Tuesday 29 April – Monday 2 June
- Exam material will be collected daily on the next working day following an exam. Due to public holidays, there won’t be any collections on Monday 5 May or Monday 26 May.
Wednesday 7 May
- Advanced Higher English portfolio-writing
Tuesday 13 May
- Advanced Higher Drama project-dissertation
- Advanced Higher Geography project-folio
- Advanced Higher Cruinn-eolas project-folio
Thursday 22 May
- Advanced Higher Art and Design (Design) portfolio
- Advanced Higher Art and Design (Expressive) portfolio
- Advanced Higher Music Technology project-production
- Higher Photography project
Uplifts are arranged based on candidate entries at your centre at the time of attendance register production. It’s important that you let us know if your uplift requirements change. This may be because of late entries, withdrawals, or changes of level. If you no longer need an uplift, please contact us using the details below (see ‘Queries’).
You must not bring any submissions directly to SQA offices or external event locations. For more information, please contact us using the details below (see ‘Queries’).
For specific guidance on submitting Art and Design portfolios, please see the ‘Art and Design: Submission guidance’ document on our Art and Design Portfolio Assessment web page.
For specific information on the materials to be submitted, please see section 13: Components and Coursework of the ‘Guide for SQA Co-ordinators 2024-25’, and ‘Key Dates 2024-25’. These documents are available on SQA Connect in the NQ Information section.
Queries
If you have any queries about the above information, please contact Script Management on 0345 213 6612 (option 2) or email script.management@sqa.org.uk.