How does the Scottish exam system work?

In Scotland, pupils sit National 4/5 exams (previously Standard Grade or Intermediate exams) at the age of fifteen/sixteen, normally for between 6 and eight subjects including compulsory exams in English and Mathematics.

How does the Scottish school system work?

Dependent on when in the year a child's birthday falls, children will attend primary school for seven years between the ages of five and 12. Secondary school: Dependent on when in the year a child's birthday falls, children will attend secondary school for up to six years between the ages of 12 and 18.

How does the Scottish university system work?

Scottish degree programmes are designed to include four years of study to give you a broader and more flexible education. They allow you to try a range of subjects before specialising. Even if you know exactly what you want to do, you can study additional subjects and add depth to your education.

What is the grading system in Scotland?

A = 70-100% (good to very good); B = 60-69% (more than sufficient); C = 50-59% (sufficient); D = 40-49% (just sufficient).

What is year 7 in Scotland?

Children in Scotland complete seven years of primary school, starting in P1 (the equivalent of Reception classes in England), going up to P7 (the equivalent of Year 7 in England). After this, they do six years of secondary school from S1 to S6 (equivalent to Y8 to Y13 in England).

What Makes Scottish Exams Different? National 5 & Advanced Higher VS GCSE and A-Level

What is year 13 in Scotland?

Scottish Highers (similar level to the old AS levels in England, taken in S5, which is roughly equivalent to English year 12) Scottish Advanced Highers (similar to A levels, taken in S6, equivalent to English year 13)

Is 40% a pass in Scotland?

If you receive a grade D result this means you have been awarded the course and you scored between 40 and 49% in the course assessment. Candidates who score less than 40% are not awarded a National Course and will receive a 'No Award' result.

What are standard grade exams in Scotland?

Scottish Standard Grades are qualifications taken in Scotland, usually when students are aged between 14 and 16. They are considered to be equivalent to GCSEs in terms of difficulty and content.

What exams do Scottish students take?

The vast majority of Scottish pupils take Scottish Qualifications Certificate qualifications provided by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). Historically, pupils sat O-grades in S3-S4 followed by Higher Grades in S5 and CSYS in S6.

Is college free in Scotland?

Students ordinarily resident in Scotland and doing their first degree will generally be eligible for free tuition. SAAS will pay the tuition fees of eligible students for five years in total.

Are all degrees in Scotland 4 years?

Honours degrees at most Scottish universities usually take four years of study to complete. This is different from universities in the rest of the UK (England, Wales, and Northern Ireland). There, an undergraduate degree only lasts three years.

How long is a school day in Scotland?

The school day usually runs from about 9am until about 3:30-4.00pm, from Monday to Friday, although every school has its own timetable. Some schools close at lunchtime on a Friday.

What Curriculum do Scottish schools follow?

The Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) is the national curriculum used from nursery to secondary school. It was implemented in 2010. It comprises a broad general education up to the end of S3 (third year in secondary) followed by a senior phase of learning from S4 to S6.

What are National 4 exams in Scotland?

Broadly speaking, the National 4 qualification replaces Standard Grade at General level, with the National 5 replacing a Credit level Standard Grade. National 4s are at SCQF Level 4, National 5s are at SCQF Level 5 and Highers are at SCQF Level 6.

What age are Scottish exams?

Primary for pupils aged 5-12. Intermediate for those aged 12-15. Secondary for ages 15-18.

What age is school entry in Scotland?

Generally, children in Scotland start school when they are aged between four-and-a-half and five-and-a-half.

How do you convert Scottish grades to GPA?

A rough conversion of British grades to GPAs looks like this: +70% = 4.0. 60-69% = 3.3-3.9. 50-59% = 2.7-3.2.

What is an O grade equivalent to in Scotland?

It could be considered broadly equivalent to the old English O-Level qualification and is the predecessor to the Standard Grade. Along with its more advanced sibling, the 'Higher Grade', the O-Grade was the bedrock of the Scottish educational system for many years.

What is a 2 1 in Scotland?

Upper Second Class Honours

The upper division is commonly abbreviated to "2:1" or "II. i" (pronounced two-one). The 2:1 is a minimum requirement for entry to many postgraduate courses in the UK.

What age do you finish high school in Scotland?

Scotland. If you turn 16 between 1 March and 30 September you can leave school after 31 May of that year. If you turn 16 between 1 October and the end of February you can leave at the start of the Christmas holidays in that school year.

How many weeks is a school year in Scotland?

In Scotland, each local authority sets its own terms and school holidays. The school year covers three terms and lasts at least 190 days (38 weeks).

What is S4 in Scotland?

S4 is the first step for pupils into what is the Senior Phase of Scottish Education.