Qualifications Scotland and Assessments
Prelim Assessments 2025/26
Our S4, 5 and 6 prelim assessments for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses will take place during November 2025 - February 2026. Most will take place in timetabled double period classes though English and Mathematics will be held in exam halls.
Click here to download a copy of our Prelim Assessments 2025/26 timetable.
Our S4, 5 and 6 prelim assessments for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses will take place during November 2025 - February 2026. Most will take place in timetabled double period classes though English and Mathematics will be held in exam halls.
Click here to download a copy of our Prelim Assessments 2025/26 timetable.
Qualifications Scotland Exams 2026
Qualifications Scotland exams in 2026 will be held between April 22nd and June 1st, with results day on August 4th.
On this page you can also access Learner Apps such as MyExams, MyStudyPlan and and online timetable builder.
Click here to download a copy of the Examination Timetable 2026 or view below.
Qualifications Scotland exams in 2026 will be held between April 22nd and June 1st, with results day on August 4th.
On this page you can also access Learner Apps such as MyExams, MyStudyPlan and and online timetable builder.
Click here to download a copy of the Examination Timetable 2026 or view below.
Qualifications Scotland - Your National Qualifications 2026
QS have now published their learner publication, Your National Qualifications, on their website here Your National Qualifications 2025-26
The booklet contains rules and guidance for learners completing internal coursework in school. It’s therefore important that all learners who will be producing and submitting coursework for external assessments read the booklet and understand these rules.
Please familiarise yourself with the content and note that It remains your responsibility to ensure that the work you submit is your own and does not contain offensive content.
QS have now published their learner publication, Your National Qualifications, on their website here Your National Qualifications 2025-26
The booklet contains rules and guidance for learners completing internal coursework in school. It’s therefore important that all learners who will be producing and submitting coursework for external assessments read the booklet and understand these rules.
Please familiarise yourself with the content and note that It remains your responsibility to ensure that the work you submit is your own and does not contain offensive content.
Assessment Arrangements
All Qualifications Scotland centres are responsible for providing assessment arrangements for disabled candidates and/or those identified as having additional support needs.
Assessment arrangements allow candidates who are disabled, and/or have additional support needs, access to appropriate arrangements without compromising the integrity of the assessment. Candidates are individuals with a diverse range of needs and it is important that the individual needs of the candidates in each subject area be taken into account when considering the most appropriate arrangements.
Assessment arrangements may be appropriate for learners who have an identified difficulty, whether this be a physical (including medical or sensory), behavioural or mental health, or learning difficulty. It amy also be that an arrangement required in one subject area may not be relevant in another.
All Qualifications Scotland centres are responsible for providing assessment arrangements for disabled candidates and/or those identified as having additional support needs.
Assessment arrangements allow candidates who are disabled, and/or have additional support needs, access to appropriate arrangements without compromising the integrity of the assessment. Candidates are individuals with a diverse range of needs and it is important that the individual needs of the candidates in each subject area be taken into account when considering the most appropriate arrangements.
Assessment arrangements may be appropriate for learners who have an identified difficulty, whether this be a physical (including medical or sensory), behavioural or mental health, or learning difficulty. It amy also be that an arrangement required in one subject area may not be relevant in another.
- Assessment arrangements guide for learners https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/103011.html
- Further reading https://blogs.sqa.org.uk/nationalqualifications/assessment-arrangements/
- Our school guidance document Assessment Arrangements Guidelines 2023/24
Past Papers and Marking Instructions
Past papers and marking instructions are available on Qualifications Scotland's website here:
https://www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/findpastpaper.htm
Past papers and marking instructions are available on Qualifications Scotland's website here:
https://www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/findpastpaper.htm
Qualifications School Contact
Mr N A McLean (Qualifications Coordinator)
[email protected]
Last Update: Monday 2 February 2026
Mr N A McLean (Qualifications Coordinator)
[email protected]
Last Update: Monday 2 February 2026
