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🎓 Preparing for #SQAexams ? 💡 Your Exams provides information on what to expect on exam day and resources to help you do your best. 💪 Your teacher or lecturer will provide you with a paper copy – you can also download a copy:
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Statement from SQA on #Coronavirus , and impact on the National Qualifications 2020 Examinations Timetable - Thursday 12 March 2020 -
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@ScotGovFM has clarified, given latest changes in public health advice, no young person with SQA coursework to complete should attend school to do so. We will provide further guidance on the completion of coursework and details of our approach to certification as soon as we can.
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Good luck to the thousands of learners across Scotland sitting #SQAexams over the coming weeks. The first exams take place tomorrow!
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#SQAexams start tomorrow! A massive good luck to all learners - almost 130,000 of you will take National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher exams in the coming weeks. Here's next week's timetable - you can find more resources at
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It's (almost) #SQAresults Day, so here are a few useful bits of info for anyone awaiting results.
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It's difficult, we know, but don't stay up too late. Try to get a decent sleep if you can. #SQAResults will be issued from 8am onward on Tuesday & depending on your phone or email provider, may take a wee while to arrive. Be patient, they will get to you!
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It's #SQAresults Day! Congratulations to all learners across Scotland on your achievements.👏 Results are in the post today, and if you signed up for @mysqa_sam , you’ll also get them by text and/or email. For info & support, visit our website: #SQAexams
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🟢Exam 2022 message for learners🟢 National 5, Higher & Advanced Higher exams are due to take place this year. Due to the levels of disruption to your learning, we will provide support to help you prepare & focus your revision. We will publish support week beginning 07 March.
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Scottish Government and SQA joint statement on the Coronavirus, and impact on August 2020 certification - Wednesday 18 March -
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It’s #SQAresults Day for thousands across Scotland – congratulations to all our learners on what you have achieved this year. Learners will receive their certificate in the post today and if you signed up for @mysqa_sam you'll also receive your results by text and/or email.
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Statement by the Chief Executive of the Scottish Qualifications Authority and Scotland’s Chief Examining Officer - Thursday 19 March -
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The #SQA2021 exam timetable is now available . It’s compressed allowing for more teaching time. As far as possible we have minimised the no. of learners with exams on the same day, or close together. Exams will start on Mon 10 May and end on Fri 04 June.
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Latest update from SQA on #Coronavirus - Coursework for National Courses - Tuesday 24 March 2020 -
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Thanks again to @ScotGovFM @NicolaSturgeon for presenting care-experienced candidates with their #SQAresults earlier this afternoon! And for her words of encouragement for anyone receiving #examresults today! #NoWrongPath
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SQA has issued information to schools and colleges on the estimation process which will underpin certification for this year's SQA National Courses. We have also set out more details on how we will award and certificate this year's National Courses -
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SQA update - Thursday 02 April - Arrangements for quality assurance and the certification of National Courses and Awards 2020 – a message to schools and colleges -
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Are you awaiting #SQAresults ? If so, here are some useful bits of info.
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We know it's difficult, but try and get some sleep tonight. Your #SQAResults wil be issued from 8am onward if you have signed up for MySQA, or they'll arrive as part of your normal postal delivery.
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Best of luck to the thousands of students sitting #SQAexams over the coming weeks. First exams take place on Monday!
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For more information please visit
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Whatever happens today, take some time to consider your next steps. If you have questions about your #SQAresults certificate, our FAQ is a good place to start. If you're still not sure, speak to your school or college, or get in touch with us. Remember, there's #NoWrongPath !
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#SQAexams begin tomorrow! Over 131,000 learners will be sitting National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher exams over the coming weeks - best of luck to you all!🤞 Visit our Learner Hub for resources to help you prepare: Here's the week one exam timetable.
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The Deputy First Minister @JohnSwinney has announced a number of measures for the awarding of National Courses at National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher in 2020-21. Our response detailing the next steps and links to resources can be found here
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🆕 We've published our 2023 exam timetable. Exams will run from 𝟮𝟰 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝟭 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲. 📅 Results Day will be Tuesday 8 August. Visit our website for the full details:
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Quick update - 90% of #SQAresults #MySQA text messages have been delivered, and a number are pending. All emails have been sent too. Email providers gradually sending them to addressee's in-boxes. Appreciate it takes a while, but please be patient. They are getting through!
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NQ 2020 Results - Statement by SQA Chief Executive and Scotland's Chief Examining Officer
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MySQA texts and emails containing your #SQAresults have been issued - delivery times may vary depending on your provider, so please be patient.
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Here’s a quick video that explains what you'll receive in your Scottish Results Certificate on #SQAResults Day!
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You'll receive your MySQA results by text and/or email from 8am onwards tomorrow. Don't panic if your #SQAResults don't arrive straight away, they may take longer depending on your service provider.
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📣We've published our 2024 exam timetable. Exams will run from Monday 22 April to Thursday 30 May. 🗓️Results Day will be Tuesday 6 August 2024. Find the full list of next year’s exams on our website:
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Consultation on arrangements for National Courses in 2020-21 session – joint statement from Scottish Government and SQA
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National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher exams are still due to take place between April and June this year. We are aware of the disruption that #coronavirus continues to have on your learning as you work towards National Qualifications in 2021-22. Watch ⬇️
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We’ve just launched a new section on our website that outlines the latest information, support, and resources that we're making available to ensure fairness for all learners, and the safe and secure certification of our qualifications this year -
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Best of luck to all our Geographers in today's #SQAexams !
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🙌 Good luck to all candidates across Scotland who are gearing up to take their #SQAexams next week! 🗓️
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This week we confirmed that the 2021 Higher, and Advanced Higher exams are planned to start on 13/05/21, and finish on 04/06/21. Results Day will be 10/08/21
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Well done to everyone who has sat #SQAexams over the past weeks! If you want to receive your results by email or text register for MySQA by 18 July
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Remember, your normal postal delivery may be a bit later tomorrow. Be patient, you'll get your #SQAResults tomorrow.
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Latest from the National Qualifications 2021 Group - The date for schools and colleges to submit provisional grades to SQA for this year's N5, Higher, and Advanced Higher courses has been moved from Friday 28 May, to Friday 18 June - futher details here
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Wishing all candidates across Scotland the best of luck as they prepare to sit their #SQAexams next week. 👏 🗓️ Here is next week’s schedule.
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All the very best to the thousands of students sitting #SQAexams over the coming weeks. First exams take place tomorrow!
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Well done to all the learners who have sat #SQAexams this week. Take a look at the exams taking place next week.
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Are you, or is someone you know expecting their #SQAResults next week? Here are some tips to help them (and you) get through the day!
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We have published this year’s exam timetable ⬇️ The exam diet starts on Tuesday 26 April and finishes on Wednesday 1 June 2022. The 2022 exam diet will only take place if it is safe to do so and SQA will monitor public health advice.
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Revised Scottish Qualifications Certificates will be with candidates on Tuesday 8 September.
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Feeling nervous ahead of #SQAresults Day? That's perfectly normal. But if you're feeling overwhelmed, remember there are resources available to help you take care of your #mentalhealth . Find support here:
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We are currently working with stakeholders to finalise arrangements to allow us to start publishing subject-specific guidance on producing estimates for National 5 at the beginning of next week. #SQA2021
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Fiona Robertson, SQA Chief Executive, congratulates everyone receiving their #SQAResults today: "Candidates in 2020 should feel very proud of their achievements. You can now progress with confidence, to continued education, training or employment."
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The Scottish Government has confirmed National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher exams will go ahead next year, as long as public health guidance permits. Watch⬇️ More info ➡️
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The first two days of #SQAexams is complete! Here is the schedule for next week.
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The first #SQAexams start across Scotland today! More than two million question papers will be handed out in over 500 schools, colleges and training providers over the coming weeks. Wishing all learners the very best from everyone at SQA. Learn more:
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Well done to all the hardworking candidates who took their #SQAexams this week! 👏 Remember to check out our Learner Hub for helpful study tips, past papers, and more. 👉 For those who have exams next week, here's the schedule. 👇
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Today we have provided schools, colleges and local authorities with reports confirming their candidates’ final grades based solely on school and college estimates, as directed by the Deputy First Minister. More details are availble on our website
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Revision support materials for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher exams have been published and accessed this evening.
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Best of luck to all our learners sitting Modern Studies #SQAexams today!
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Today thousands of learners will be undertaking Maths exams - good luck everyone!
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Today it's the turn of Higher and Advanced Higher Maths, National 5 Applications of Maths and Administration & IT #SQAexams - all the best to everyone involved!
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Congratulations to around 140,000 learners who are receiving their results today, following the publication of National Qualifications and Awards #SQAresults this morning. Read our full release and headline figures:
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All the best to everyone sitting National 5 Maths, Higher Applications of Maths and Music Technology #SQAExams today!
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SQA has published the 2020 National Attainment Statisitics, Attainment Summary, and Chief Examiner's report for this year's #SQAResults - visit our website for more information including details of the methodology we used -
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It's the turn of Chemistry #SQAexams today - all the best everyone!
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Are you results ready? Make sure you’re signed up to MySQA before 5pm on 14 July to receive your results by email or text –
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On Tuesday more than 140,000 young people across Scotland will receive the results. Whether you continue with your learning at school, or move on to further/higher education, training, or employment, you and your parents/carers can be proud of your achievements. ⬇️
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First week of #SQAexams is complete! Here is the schedule for next week.
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Well done everyone who sat #SQAexams this week. Here is next week's schedule.
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Well done everyone who sat #SQAexams this week! Here is next week's schedule.
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Do you have a child in S2/3? @skillsdevscot are hosting a virtual event for you to find out how you can help your child make their subject choices for the Senior Phase. Please register to take part 👉
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Well done to everyone who has sat #SQAexams this week! Remember you can find info and support in our Learner Hub 👉 Here is the exam schedule for next week.
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Sending our best wishes to all candidates sitting their #SQAexams this coming week. 💫 Here's a look at the exam schedule. 🗓️
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Hats off to all those who sat their #SQAexams this week! 🙌 For those preparing for upcoming exams, our Learner Hub offers a range of helpful resources to aid you in your preparation. Here's next week's exam schedule.
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Today we have confirmed that assessment changes for National Courses and Higher National and Vocational Qualifications will remain in place for 2022-23. Find out more - .
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Good luck to everyone about to begin their #SQAexams , and finish their coursework and other assessments over the coming weeks!
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Bonne chance to all our French learners sitting #SQAExams today!
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Good luck to everyone awaiting the results of their National Courses and Awards tomorrow - not long to go now! #scotquals #resultsday
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Good luck to all the candidates across Scotland who are sitting #SQAexams next week! Here is the exam timetable for the coming week. 📌
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We’ve published past papers from 2022 on our website. We have a wide range of past papers from previous years that you can use to aid your revision. Search for any paper on our website by subject, qualification type and year. 📝 Find out more:
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Good luck to all candidates who are taking their Mathematics, Applications of Mathematics, and Classical Studies exams today. 👏 #SQAExams
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It’s the turn of our Biologists - good luck to everyone sitting Biology and Human Biology #SQAexams today.
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If you've got a question about your #SQAResults , speak to your school or college first. If you've got questions about your certificate, the SQA Candidate Advice Line is available now to help - Call 0345 279 1000 or follow the link -
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Wishing all the best to National 5 English students in today's #SQAExams !
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🟡 Information for learners – ‘Your Exams 2022’🟡 This guide provides information you need before sitting National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher exams. You should shortly receive a hard copy from your school or college, or you can download it here 👉
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Wishing all candidates taking their English National 5 and Advanced Higher #SQAexams today the best of luck! ✍️🙌
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We've also published a FAQ that aims to provide learners, parents, and carers with answers to some common questions about how we will deliver a fair, safe and secure set of results over the coming months. It will be updated regularly -
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Latest update from the National Qualifications Group - which includes ADES @CollegesScot @EducationScot @LeadersScotland @EISunion @SCISschools @ScotGovEdu @parentforumscot and @OfficialSYP - on this year's National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher courses
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🟠Exams 2022 Frequently Asked Questions 🟠 Why are there different types of revision support for courses? Watch 👇 More questions answered here ➡️
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Well done to everyone who has sat #SQAexams over the past weeks. If you want to receive your results by email or text register for MySQA by 16 July
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We've issued an update to schools, colleges, and local authorities on the arrangements for National Qualifications in 2020-21, including guidance on gathering key evidence for producing estimates for N5 Mathematics, and N5 English #SQA2021
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It’s the turn of National 5 and Advanced Higher English #SQAexams today - best of luck everyone!
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We’ve launched the SQA learner hub to help you Get Exam Ready. 📄Past papers ✅Exam timetables 💭Study resources …and much more. Check it out now 👉
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Here's some useful information for anyone awaiting this year’s #SQAResults
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We’ve published information on everything learners, parents and carers need to know on completing coursework and preparing for #SQAexams . Check out Your National Qualifications 2022-23 👉
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National 5 Maths #SQAexams are taking place today - all the best to everyone involved!
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🌟Good luck to all candidates taking their Biology and Human Biology #SQAexams today! 🌟
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#SQAexams begin today. All the best to everyone sitting Politics and Latin exams!
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Many learners will shortly be sitting National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher exams for the first time. ‘Your Exams 2022’ provides info on how to prepare, as well as what to expect on the day. Download a copy 👉
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Only a few days now until #SQAResults Day - know what to expect, and when to expect it. Remember, there's support there for you whatever the outcome.
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Congratulations to all learners across Scotland who have shown what they are capable of and should be proud of their achievements. #SQAresults Find out more about learners' results:
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The 2021 exam timetable will be published at the end of October. Work will also continue on contingencies for H and AH courses, including key checkpoints up to the February break to assess the latest public health advice – keep up to date here
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Ahead of #SQAResults Day, Tuesday 9 August, we have outlined the support that will be available to young people. This includes helplines where dedicated members of staff will be on hand to offer advice and support. Take a look 👉
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Want to help us shape a new #MentalHealthAwareness qualification we’re working on? Complete this short survey and let us know what topics our new SCQF lv 4 course should cover
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