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The Next Generation of National Qualifications in Scotland

Pupils sitting examThe consultation on the next generation of National Qualifications in Scotland sets out a range of proposals designed to ensure that the qualifications framework fully reflects Curriculum for Excellence. It aims to equip all our young people for the demands of the Twenty-first Century and runs until the end of October.

New arrangements will:

  • Place a strong focus on literacy and numeracy skills
  • Reduce the current complexity of the system with Standard Grades and Intermediates being replaced by a new general qualification
  • Retain Highers which remain the 'gold standard' in Scotland's education system and retain Access and Advanced Higher qualifications

read the full proposals and give your views

Page updated: Monday, June 23, 2008