Levels of Award
There are three sub-levels (or "tiered" papers) at which Standard Grade exams can be taken, namely "Foundation Level" (Scottish Gaelic: Bun Ìre), "General Level" (Scottish Gaelic: Meadhan Ìre) and "Credit Level" (Scottish Gaelic: Sàr Ìre). At one sitting, students generally sit either the Foundation and General level papers together, or the General and Credit level papers together.
Students are awarded a numerical grade for each examination (which may consist of several papers) ranging from 1 (best) to 7. The table below lists the grades, the exam level and equivalence to the new National Qualification exams and the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF for short).
| Level | Grades | NQ Exam | SCQF Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Level | 1 and 2 | Intermediate 2 | SCQF 5 |
| General Level | 3 and 4 | Intermediate 1 | SCQF 4 |
| Foundation Level | 5 and 6 | Access 3 | SCQF 3 |
| Course Failed | 7 |
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