National 5 Gàidhlig
Course Specification
Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
- N5 Gaidhlig Course Specification
September 2017
Past Papers and Marking Instructions
Access all past papers by subject/level
Additional question papers resources
Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).
- Gàidhlig: Reading Specimen Question Paper National 5 July 2017
- Gàidhlig: Literature Specimen Question Paper National 5 August 2023
- Gàidhlig: Listening Specimen Question Paper National 5 July 2017
- Gàidhlig: Listening (Recording) Specimen Question Paper National 5 July 2017
2021
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
National 5 Gaidhlig question paper - listening (212 KB)
National 5 Gaidhlig question paper - reading (334 KB)
National 5 Gaidhlig question paper - writing (260 KB)
National 5 Gaidhlig listening transcript (270 KB)
National 5 25% listening audio (8.89 MB)
National 5 Gaidhlig listening audio (8.89 MB)
National 5 Gaidhlig listening marking instructions (131 KB)
National 5 Gaidhlig reading marking instructions (136 KB)
National 5 Gaidhlig writing marking instructions (125 KB)
Coursework (18/1/24)
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.
- Instructions for the submission of National 5 and Higher Gàidhlig coursework
January 2024 - Gàidhlig assignment writing template
September 2018 - Coursework assessment task for National 5 Gàidhlig assignment - writing
August 2017 - Coursework assessment task for National 5 Gàidhlig performance - talking
August 2017 - Guidance on conditions of assessment
Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.
- Coursework for External Assessment (261 KB)
Understanding Standards (04/10/2023)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Further examples of candidate evidence and commentaries can be found on SQA's secure website and you can access these through your SQA co-ordinator.
Webinar (recording)
Assignment Writing from session 2023-2024
Overview of course assessment from session 2017-18
Changes to Understanding Standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
Additional Resources session 2020-22
Further information can be found on the Understanding Standards Website.
Course reports (01/10/2024)
Provides information on the performance of candidates - which is useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.
Course Reports
- 2024 National 5 Gàidhlig Course Report
October 2024 - 2023 National 5 Gàidhlig Course Report
October 2023 - 2022 National 5 Gàidhlig Course Report
October 2022
Verification Reports
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Contact Information
- Candidate and General Enquiries
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