Prelim Exams
Our prelim exams are held in both December and January each year. Your class teacher can advise you where and when your prelim will be held.
Prelim dates for session 2026-27
| Diet 1 | Tuesday 1st December 2026 until Friday 11th December 2026 |
| Diet 2 | Wednesday 6th January 2027 until Friday 22nd January 2027 |
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January Prelims | [pdf 471KB] |
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December Prelims | [pdf 536KB] |
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Useful Documents
Want to get the best grades in your exams? Then use the links to help plan your revision!
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5 Subject Revision Planner | [pdf 90KB] |
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8 Subject Revision Planner | [pdf 198KB] |
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SQA Results
You can sign up to have early notification via text or email.
If you signed up for MySQA you'll get your results from 8 am on 4th August. Your certificate will arrive on 4th August too. If it doesn't, call your school/college immediately and they can tell you your results.
MySQA
If you don't want to wait for the post, sign up to MySQA by 5pm on Tuesday 14 July, and you'll be able to get your results sent by e-mail or text from 8 am on results day.
To receive your results by text and/or e-mail you'll need your Scottish Candidate Number (SCN) and an e-mail address.
On Results Day
If something is wrong or missing from your certificate, call the school who will contact us.
Contact our Candidate Advice Line - available from 8-11 August - for help regarding your certificate:
- 0345 279 1000
- customer@sqa.org.uk