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Select subject Select subject SQA exams begin for 132,000 learners across Scotland SQA exams begin this week for tens of thousands of learners across Scotland, who will sit assessments for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses. StColumbas_thumbnail.png SQA exams begin for 132,000 learners across Scotland 24 April 2025 SQA updates & announcements Thursday 24 April 2025 SQA exams begin this week for tens of thousands of learners across Scotland, who will sit assessments for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses. The exam period starts on Friday 25 April with questions papers for Computing Science and Psychology. It concludes on Friday 30 May with exams for Care. Key facts More than 132,000 learners will sit exams in schools and colleges across Scotland Learners from Selkirk to Shetland will sit exams between 25 April to 30 May More than two million exam papers will be distributed to over 480 centres across Scotland Results Day is Tuesday 5 August – by text, email, MySQA or post Candidates will sit exams in subjects ranging from Biology and Mathematics to Music and Accounting. For learners taking subjects such as Music, Drama, Practical Cookery, and PE, the performance and practical elements of the assessments have been taking place throughout the academic year. In addition, many learners will be in the final stages of completing National 1 to National 4 qualifications, SQA Awards, Skills for Work courses, National Progression Awards and National Certificates that are continually assessed throughout the year. These form part of a broad offering of qualifications, which support learners to progress into employment, training, further and higher education. In total, more than 147,000 candidates are expected to get their results on Tuesday 5 August. Donna Stewart, Scotland’s Chief Examining Officer and Director of Qualifications Development at SQA, said: “I would like to wish the best of luck to everyone throughout Scotland who is about to sit exams and complete assessments in the coming weeks. As you move towards the next step in your education, training, or employment, this is your opportunity to show what you’ve learned after months of hard work.” John Booth, SQA Interim Chief Executive, added: “I want to thank teachers and lecturers across the country for their dedication in supporting learners to get to this important milestone. I’m also grateful to the many thousands of them who work with us to set and mark exams and assessments. The teaching profession is at the heart of delivering our qualifications and will have an even stronger role in the work of Qualifications Scotland.” Help and support SQA offers a range of support services to help learners during the exam period: An exceptional circumstances service for learners who can’t sit an exam or are affected by personal situations A free, direct appeals service - available after Results Day for any learner who wants a review of their marked exam Learner resources including the ‘Your Exams’ guide, revision materials, past papers, and the MyStudyPlan app All learners will receive results by post on Tuesday 5 August. They can also sign up for a MySQA account to receive results by text and/or email. Registration is open at www.mysqa.org.uk and must be completed by 5pm on Wednesday 16 July using their Scottish Candidate Number. Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth said: “I would like to wish all pupils and students the best of luck with their exams this year. I know how hard they will have been working towards their qualifications during the year to get to this point today. “This is also a big moment for all the parents, carers, teachers, lecturers and support staff who have done so much to help our young people prepare and I would like to thank them all for their ongoing support and encouragement throughout this period.” 113527 447 24-APR-2025 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:43:13 +0100 UPDATED SQA reflects on another year of giving back to communities SQA has published its final Responsible Business Annual Review, celebrating the many ways its colleagues have delivered for SQA’s communities during the organisation’s final year. 080425_SQA_RBR_Thumbnail.jpg SQA reflects on another year of giving back to communities 8 April 2025 Responsible Business/Charity Tuesday 08 April 2025 Image of the front cover of the 2024 Responsible Business Review SQA has published its final Responsible Business Annual Review, celebrating the many ways its colleagues have delivered for SQA’s communities during the organisation’s final year. The review showcases a multitude of impactful initiatives that will be carried forward into Qualifications Scotland. Highlights in 2024 included: SQA colleagues raised over £21,000 for its corporate charity, You Are My Sunshine (YAMS). A new partnership was announced with the Marie Trust, initially raising over £2,220. Colleagues dedicated almost 800 hours to volunteering in the community. SQA published its Corporate Parenting Plan 2023–26 which was shaped through collaboration with Who Cares? Scotland. The Responsible Business Annual Review outlines SQA’s commitment to supporting, serving, and nurturing its employees, stakeholders, customers, and communities. It also acknowledges SQA’s environmental impact and contributions towards a greener society. The organisation’s responsible business efforts are categorised into three key areas: Our People; Our Customers and Communities; and Our Environment. SQA’s responsible business vision is to be a trusted, inclusive, and inspiring organisation where people feel valued and where equality is at the heart of everything it does. As a member of Business in the Community Scotland (BITC), SQA aligns its strategies with the creation of healthy communities and a sustainable environment. Louisa Macdonell, BITC Scotland Director, commented; ‘SQA are a time-honoured member of Business in the Community and consistently demonstrate commitment to furthering the Responsible Business agenda. They prioritise meaningful and impactful development of their employees through volunteering programmes. Most notably they have joined our newly established Social Mobility Working Group, which aims to address social mobility through business collaboration in Scotland. We are excited to keep working with SQA as an ally to the Responsible Business movement.’ John Booth, Interim Chief Executive at SQA, said; ‘As SQA prepares to be replaced by Qualifications Scotland, we remain dedicated to being a connected and caring organisation, ensuring a positive impact on our people, customers, communities, and the environment. The initiatives undertaken in 2024 provide a strong foundation for the new organisation to build upon.’ More information is about the review is available on the responsible business pages of our website. 113347 447 24-APR-2025 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:35:33 +0100 UPDATED
