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Senior phase

S4 to S6 in Scottish secondary schools (and equivalent in colleges), when pupils work towards national qualifications.

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Topic
Curriculum

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Broad general education (BGE) Scotland
The first phase of Curriculum for Excellence, from early learning and childcare to the end of S3.
National 5 (N5) Scotland
A Scottish national qualification at SCQF level 5, usually taken in S4, graded A to D with No Award; broadly comparable in level to a GCSE at grades 9 to 4.
Higher Scotland
A Scottish national qualification at SCQF level 6, usually taken in S5 or S6, graded A to D, and the main entry qualification for Scottish universities.

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