About assessment arrangements
The Assessment Arrangement services is closed due to the cancellation of National Qualification examinations in 2020.
Assessment arrangements allow candidates who are disabled, and/or have been identified as having additional support needs, access to appropriate arrangements to complete the assessment without compromising its integrity.
Principles and procedures you must follow when providing assessment arrangements:
Further guidance
- Additional Guidance for use when requesting Adapted Question Papers and Artwork (3.08 MB)
- Using a scribe in the assessment of writing in Modern Languages and Gaelic (Learners) (18 KB)
- Information on the appropriate use of Speech Recognition Software in SQA’s external examinations (43 KB)
- Use of a bilingual dictionary for English as an Additional Language (EAL) candidates (173 KB)
A large comprehensive school describes how they have approached supporting candidates with mental health difficulties in SQA's National Qualifications.
Case Study on Mental Health (210 KB)
