Higher Gàidhlig

Course Specification

Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.

Past Papers and Marking Instructions

Access all past papers by subject/level


Additional question papers resources

Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).

2021

There were no exams in 2021. The 2020-21 question paper resources are, for most subjects, modified papers which reflect the modifications put in place for session 2020-21

Higher Gaidhlig question paper - listening (212 KB)
Higher Gaidhlig question paper - reading (334 KB)
Higher Gaidhlig question paper - writing (260 KB)

Higher Gaidhlig listening transcript (270 KB)
Higher 25% listening audio (14.37 MB)
Higher Gaidhlig listening audio (13.79 MB)

Higher Gaidhlig listening marking instructions (131 KB)
Higher Gaidhlig reading marking instructions (136 KB)
Higher Gaidhlig writing marking instructions (125 KB)

Coursework

This section provides information on marking instructions and/or the coursework assessment task(s). It includes information that centres need to administer coursework and must be read in conjunction with the course specification.

 

Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.

Understanding Standards (04/10/2023)

Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries

Further examples of candidate evidence and commentaries can be found on SQA's secure website and you can access these through your SQA co-ordinator.

Webinar

Webinar (recording): Assignment Writing from session 2023-2024

 

Course assessment overview

Changes to understanding standards materials

Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.

Additional Resources session 2020-22

Please note: Additional resources published during sessions 2020-2022 are currently under review. Further information can be found on the Understanding Standards Website.

Course reports (17/10/2023)

Provides information on the performance of candidates - which is useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.

Course Reports

Verification Reports

Ushare open learning resources