Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
Higher English for Speakers of Other Languages Reading is on Thursday 29 May 2025 from 09:00 to 10:10. Higher English for Speakers of Other Languages Writing is on Thursday 29 May 2025 from 10:40 to 12:20. Higher English for Speakers of Other Languages Listening is on Thursday 29 May 2025 from 13:30 to 14:15.
There were no exams in 2021. The 2020-21 question paper resources are, for most subjects, modified papers which reflect the modifications put in place for session 2020-21
This section provides information on marking instructions and/or the coursework assessment task(s). It includes information that centres need to administer coursework and must be read in conjunction with the course specification.
Further Understanding Standards materials including webinar recordings for this subject can be found on SQA’s secure website and you can access these through your SQA co-ordinator.
Webinar (recordings)
Question Paper (writing) course assessment from session 2024-2025
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
Course reports
(23/09/2024)
Provides information on the performance of candidates - which is useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.
