Higher 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.
April 2018
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).
September 2018
August 2023
September 2018
September 2018
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
Higher Gaidhlig question paper - listening (212 KB) Higher Gaidhlig question paper - reading (334 KB) Higher Gaidhlig question paper - writing (260 KB)
Higher Gaidhlig listening transcript (270 KB) Higher 25% listening audio (14.37 MB) Higher Gaidhlig listening audio (13.79 MB)
Higher Gaidhlig listening marking instructions (131 KB) Higher Gaidhlig reading marking instructions (136 KB) Higher 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 Higher Gàidhlig Assignment Writing
June 2018 - Coursework assessment task for Higher Gàidhlig Performance Talking
June 2018
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
Audio Presentations
- Overview of course assessment (part 1) (11.44 MB)
- Overview of course assessment (part 2) (16.42 MB)
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 Higher Gàidhlig Course Report
October 2024 - 2023 Higher Gàidhlig Course Report
October 2023 - 2022 Higher Gàidhlig Course Report
October 2022