SQA
SQA Qualifications
Pupils in S4 to S6 will be put forward for a range of SQA qualifications dependant on their subject choices.
National 2 to National 4 qualifications are based on unit assessments, National 5 qualifications traditionally include a final exam in May, however some are now based on unit assessments due to the practical nature of the qualification. Highers and Advanced Highers are mainly sat by pupils in S5 and S6 with some subjects also offering baccalaureate qualifications.
In addition to traditional national qualifications, young people can study some alternative qualifications such as Creative Thinking, Open University and Foundation Apprenticeships.
You can find out more information about the qualifications offered by each subject on our Pathways section of the website here.
To help young people prepare for their exams, a wealth of information is available for pupils, their families and staff members on the SQA website.
SQA Results 2024 - 6 August
Your certificate arrives on 6 August and if you signed up for MySQA you'll get your results by text or email on 6 August too.
Find out what's in the envelope you receive on results day.
Your health and wellbeing
Receiving results can be an anxious time. If you’re feeling stressed, worried or overwhelmed, talking to a friend, family member, teacher or lecturer about how you’re feeling can be a good first step and make a big difference.
Read our Young Scot blog post with guidance and mental health tips.
Find lots of information to help you relax and support your friends on the Young Scot and Young Minds websites.
There are several other organisations that you can talk to:
Support for learners
For support from our partners visit:
- My World of Work
- Education Scotland
- Who Cares? Scotland helpline: 0330 107 7540 (open noon-4pm)