Latest News

• New board members appointed to Qualifications Scotland

  Scottish Government announces the chair and members of the Qualifications Scotland Board.

• SQA announces changes to 2026 National Qualifications exam timetable

  SQA has announced small changes to the 2026 exam timetable.

• Qualifications Scotland ready to start work

  Scotland's new qualifications body starts work on 2 December with a promise to put learners and educators at the heart of decision-making.

• SQA publishes Assessment Arrangement insights for 2025 National Qualifications

  Data published today (11/11/25) shows significant growth in the number of learners requesting Assessment Arrangements for National Qualifications.

• SQA publishes research on marker experiences and sets out action plan for improvement

  SQA publishes research into the experiences of National Qualifications markers.