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National Qualifications

Our school policy is that every pupil should gain the best possible recognition and certification for their work. We endeavour to provide appropriate advice about presentation for examinations to both pupil and parent.

The school in consultation with pupils and parents normally decide on presentation for examination. However, in the final analysis, the school will accede to the wishes of the parent.

Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA)

SQA is the body responsible for the administration of national examination for Scottish schools. As they progress through the school, students are likely to be presented for the following awards


Level of Achievement

Standard Grade

Passes are awarded on a 7 point scale:


National Certification Units

Units are awarded as Pass or Fail.

Advanced Higher, Higher, Intermediate II & Intermediate I Courses

Passes are awarded on a 3 point scale ranging from A-C.

Advanced Higher, Higher and Intermediate II candidates who narrowly miss out on a C pass are awarded a level D Award.

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