Key Dates 2020

Key Dates 2020–21

We have now published the first version of our Key Dates 2020–21 document on SQA Connect, and will continue to update this as dates are confirmed. We will publish the next version on Thursday 10 December.

Upcoming key dates for December 2020 and January 2021

For full details of these listings, see the Key Dates document on Connect.

2020
December
1 Dec	Assessment Arrangements Request (AAR) system opens for Higher and Advanced Higher Spreadsheet available for English as an Additional Language (EAL) requests Spreadsheet available for using ICT (without spellcheck) and/or transcription (without correction) for candidates who do not have additional support needs
3 Dec	Receive round 1 verification selections (National 1–4 units) via SQA Connect Receive Physical Education internally assessed component of course assessment via SQA Connect Skills for Work and Awards (NQ) via email
15–16 Dec	Receive stationery and Uplift Report for round 1 event verification selections

2021
January
11 Jan	Issue of request form for Modern Languages and Music CD requirements for Higher and Advanced Higher listening only
11 Jan–5 Mar	Submit Alternative Venue Request Forms
12 Jan	Uplift of verification materials for round 1 event verification
22 Jan	Receive round 2 verification selections for National 4 AVU, SCQF levels 5, 6 and 7 units, and specified units via SQA Connect. These selections are for practical subjects which would normally be verified by a visit.
29 Jan	Closing date for Higher and Advanced Higher adapted and digital question paper requests Closing date for entry information on courses and units (colleges only)