Update on Higher and Advanced Higher courses 2020-21

Published 21/12/2020.  Last updated 06/06/2023

On 8 December, the Deputy First Minister cancelled the Higher and Advanced Higher exams for 2021. This means that coursework will not be marked by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). However, it can still count as evidence of your child’s learning.

To find out more about what this means for your children, visit the SQA website.

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Update on Higher and Advanced Higher courses 2020-21

Published 21/12/2020.  Last updated 06/06/2023

On 8 December, the Deputy First Minister cancelled the Higher and Advanced Higher exams for 2021. This means that coursework will not be marked by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). However, it can still count as evidence of your child’s learning.

To find out more about what this means for your children, visit the SQA website.

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