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.
- Higher Gàidhlig Course Specification
April 2018
Past Papers and Marking Instructions
Access all past papers by subject/level
Specimen Question Papers
Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).
- Higher Gàidhlig Specimen Question Paper Listening (Recording)
September 2018 - Higher Gàidhlig Specimen Question Paper Literature
September 2018 - Higher Gàidhlig Specimen Question Paper Listening
September 2018 - Higher Gàidhlig Specimen Question Paper Reading
September 2018
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.
- Instructions for the submission of National 5 and Higher Gàidhlig coursework
February 2019 - Gàidhlig assignment writing template
September 2018 - Coursework assessment task for Higher Gàidhlig Assignment Writing
June 2018 - Coursework assessment task for Higher Gàidhlig Performance Talking
June 2018
Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.
- Coursework for External Assessment (261 KB)
Course reports
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
- 2017 Higher Gàidhlig Course Report
October 2017 - 2019 Higher Gàidhlig Course Report October 2019
- 2018 Higher Gaidhlig Course Report October 2018
- Gàidhlig: Quality Assurance - external verification
Verification Reports
In 2019, a single qualification verification summary report replaced the verification key messages.
Understanding Standards
Please note: For session 2020-21 there have been modifications to this course. The materials below should therefore be viewed along with the National 5 to Advanced Higher Course information for 2020-21.
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.
Course assessment overview
- Overview of course assessment - presentation with audio (part1) (11.44 MB)
- Overview of course assessment - presentation with audio (part 2) (16.42 MB)
Changes to understanding standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
CPD
Additional CPD support
Where any particular areas of concern are identified, which are not addressed by our Understanding Standards events or support materials, we will offer free continuing professional development (CPD) training, subject to request. CPD support is subject-specific and can be tailored to cover one or more qualification level. To find out more about this service visit our CPD page.