Why has it taken so long to confirm the timetable for 2025?
Discussion with education partners was extended to include taking account of concerns raised by school leaders regarding the limited time available to help prepare learners between the Easter holidays and the exams starting. Once the decision was taken to change the start date, we had to carry out routine quality assurance checks on the timetable before we could publish.
Why has the start date changed?
The start date has been moved back to allow more time for teachers, lecturers and training course leaders to help prepare learners between the Easter holidays and the exams starting.
I have exams on at the same time. How am I meant to sit them both?
While we do our best to avoid this from happening, it is difficult to completely avoid due to the wide range of subject options available to learners. If you have exams happening at the same time, please speak to your school, college or training provider who will advise on the arrangements in place for your centre.
My exams are so close together, why can they not be more spread out?
Designing a timetable that schedules a large number of exams across Scotland in a short period of time is a real challenge. Our aim is to create a timetable that offers the best solution for most learners and centres across Scotland, ensuring the fairest possible spread of exam dates for everyone.
