Scottish Highers
Scottish Higher Qualifications
Last updated: January 5, 2026
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📋 About the Scottish Highers
The Scottish Highers, administered by Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), costs Varies by country, takes approximately 2 hours to complete, and scores on a 200-800 scale. Results are valid for 5 years.
Scottish Highers are the main school-leaving qualifications in Scotland, typically taken in S5 (age 16-17). They are equivalent to A-Levels in England and are the primary qualification for university admission in Scotland. Advanced Highers provide further depth.
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⚡ Quick Facts
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Varies by country
- Validity
- 5 years
- Score Range
- 200-800
- Adaptive
- No
- At Home
- No