Curriculum Stages

In Scotland Broad General Education has five levels, early, first, second, third and fourth. The senior phase covers all learners aged 16 to 18 and is designed to build on the experiences and outcomes of the Broad General Education.

Senior phase and beyond

The senior phase takes place from S4 to S6 in schools and includes ages 16 to 18 out of school.

Broad General Education

The period of education from age three to the end of S3 provides each young person with a broad general education.

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