Archive News

• SQA publishes additional information on 2023 appeal outcomes

  SQA has published additional information regarding the National Qualification appeal outcomes in 2023.

• SQA publishes estimates and appeals data for 2023

  SQA has published national qualification appeals outcomes, and an analysis of the relationship between estimates and results awarded in August.2023

• Scottish Government appoints new Chair of SQA

  Shirley Rogers starts her new role on Friday 1 December, replacing David Middleton who has been in post since 2017.

• SQA's internationally recognised qualifications benefit global learners

  SQA is one of the sponsors at the Going Global conference in Edinburgh this week.

• Signs of success for all to see at Dingwall Academy

  22 September 2023 - SQA's British Sign Language Awards are proving popular with pupils at Dingwall Academy.

• Scotland's learners celebrate 'strong results' on Results Day 2023

  Learners across Scotland will receive their exam results today (Tuesday 8 August, 2023), as the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) welcomed ‘strong results’ and further progress on the path back to normal awarding.

• Celebrating the achievements of care experienced young people

  Congratulations to all care experienced learners who are receiving their results today.

• SQA outlines support to young people across Scotland ahead of Results Day

  Ahead of Results Day next week, find out what support is available to learners.

• SQA statement on publication of the Report of the Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment (Hayward Review) and the update on Education Reform legislation

  Statement on publication Hayward Review from David Middleton, Chair of the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).

• Flair - a celebration of creativity

  Learners all over Scotland have artwork displayed in celebration online gallery.

• SQA French classes prove successful with Alzheimer Scotland service users

  Friday 9 December 2022

  Alzheimer Scotland service users recently took part in a 12-week French language achieveing SQA National 2 units in French at a social enterprise in Glasgow.

• SQA statement on publication of the Independent Review of the Skills Delivery Landscape

  Fiona Robertston, SQA Chief Executive, has responded to the publication of the Independent Review of the Skills Delivery Landscape.

• Exams begin for learners across Scotland

• Coursework to return for Scotland's learners next session

  SQA outlines plans for National Qualifications (NQ) and Higher National and Vocational Qualifications (HNVQ) assessment for 2023-24.

• Unlocking the Potential of Scotland's Apprentices

  SQA is proud to support this year’s Scottish Apprenticeship Week and highlight the positive impact work-based learning has on people, businesses, and the local economy. Apprenticeships unlock learners’ potential and provide them with valuable skills and experience sought by employers. They also support sustained employment and upskilling, as well as opening up opportunities for young people from diverse backgrounds and abilities to gain skills that will support them throughout their life and in work.

• Celebrating CyberScotland Week

  From 27 February to 3 March, CyberScotland Week aims to improve cyber awareness, showcase innovative work happening across the sector, and promote skills development and careers in cyber security.

• SQA publishes 2022-2025 Gaelic Language Plan

  SQA has today published its revised 2022-2025 Gaelic Language Plan, in accordance with the Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005, which recognises Gaelic as an official language of Scotland.

• SQA confirms services for learners sitting National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher exams in 2023

  A free appeals service, which will give learners the right to request a review of their marked exam papers, will be available later this year.

• SQA gathers thousands of views on National Qualifications in 2022

  Learners, teachers, lecturers, parents and carers have reflected on their experiences of National Qualifications in a large-scale evaluation of the approach taken to awarding in 2022.