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National Qualifications in 2020-21

Information to support you in delivering National Courses in session 2020/21, including arrangements for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher course assessments.

For other SQA qualifications, see Higher National and Vocational Qualifications guidance 2020-21.

NQ subject pages

For detailed information on changes to course assessments, see your NQ subject page.

Alternative certification model

Details of the alternative certification model for National Qualifications in 2021.

Guidance on gathering evidence

Guidance on gathering evidence for provisional results.

Assessment resources

Question papers and assessment materials to support with gathering evidence.

Latest updates

View recently published guidance and support, and sign up for MyAlerts.

Related news

Recent SQA statements on changes to NQ course assessments in session 2020/21.

Learner and parent information

The 2021 blog has the latest updates for learners, parents and carers.

Understanding Standards

Webinars and resources to help you understand the standards for assessment.

Added value units

Candidates will not have to complete National 4 added value units in session 2020-21.

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