Continuous assessment will be undertaken throughout the session, in each of the four key skill areas, as directed by the class teacher. However, further extended assessments will take place at the following times and will require pupils to undertake extensive revision of the work covered to date.
S3 - February (S3 Exam)
S4 – National 4 Unit Assessments in each of the four language skills as and when pupils are ready. At National 5, Reading and Listening will be tested through formal exams in January (Prelim Exam), March (Externally marked Writing Assignment and Talking Exam) and May (SQA Exam). For National 4, an Added Value Unit will be internally assessed by the end of March for S4.
S5/6 - Higher Assessments in each of the four language skills in October/November. Formal exams will take place in January (Prelim Exam), March (Externally Marked Writing Assignment and Talking exam) and May (SQA Exam).
S6 - Advanced Higher Assessment in each of the four language skills in October/November. Formal exams will take place in January (Prelim Exam), March (Speaking Exam conducted by a Visiting Assessor) and May (SQA Exam). A folio of one written piece, in English, is also due to be completed by the end of February.
