The Qualifications Scotland exam diet for session 2025. 2026 commences at end of day on Friday 17th April with return to school being Monday 1st June. This will involve all S4-S6 pupils. More detail on the return date arrangements later.

As with previous years, during this exam diet period our Senior Phase pupils will be given time to study for and sit their Qualifications Scotland examinations, complete national courses and awards as well as being offered a programme of in-school learning or revision opportunities. This in school programme may vary for each learner. In- school learning and revision opportunities during this study leave period, is dependent on each individual's exam diet but may include subject immersion days, opportunities to meet formally or informally with class teachers, targeted programmes of additional support, career related activities or opportunities to participate in other courses.

There will be an Qualifications Scotland Assembly on Tuesday 24th March where pupils will:

• receive their individualised Qualifications Scotland timetable indicating subjects/levels we currently have entered. 

• meet the Qualifications Scotland Chief Invigilator and receive information about exam procedures

Arrangements for pupils receiving AAA is currently underway and further information will be supplied at the Assembly on the 24th.

The following in-person school study support classes are being offered during the Easter holidays. These classes are voluntary. Pupils must sign up for these classes in advance and spaces will be limited. 

• Please sign up at latest by Friday 20th March. However, once full, the sign up sheet will be closed.
• If not enough pupils sign up for a particular class then the class will be removed.
• An update with confirmed classes that are running will be sent on Monday 23rd March. 

Please be aware that teachers have volunteered to give up part of their Easter holidays and as such, not all subjects are represented and some classes may clash with others at a similar time. It is therefore up to pupils to prioritise. Pupils can also access the national study support offer. More details further below

To complement the existing after school study support arrangements, study guides, Easter revision classes and to ensure 'last minute' assistance is available to pupils, Linlithgow Academy has in place a range of optional subject immersion classes that will occur the day before (in many cases but not all) the Qualifications Scotland examinations. This will give pupils the opportunity to come into school at a designated time to go over any last minute concerns, consolidate their revision or just seek some calming advice about the upcoming exam in a formal and planned setting. These arrangements do not affect any additional informal meetings pupils may have with teachers during Study Leave.

Nearly all subject immersion classes will commence at 8.45am/9am to ensure that pupils who get a school bus can use this to get here. These immersion classes will run until morning interval. Pupils will be expected to get their own way home. Pupils MUST sign up for these optional classes.

Pupils must wear school uniform if attending these classes so we can easily identify them as LA pupils.

Details and times of these optional classes for each attainment level, including sign up links can be viewed for each level below

There will be an assembly just before the Easter holidays (Tues 24th March) for all Senior Phase pupils led by the HT and the Qualifications Scotland  Chief Invigilator. This Assembly will give pupils specific information about what to expect on the Qualifications Scotland  Exam day and the protocols that must be followed. Personalised Qualifications Scotland timetables will also be distributed on this day.

• All pupils should wear school uniform when sitting examinations. 
• You should be outside the Assembly hall/ exam room at least 10 minutes before the exam is due to start. If you are late, you must report to the teacher in charge of Qualifications Scotland  exams on the day. They will let you know if you can sit the exam.
•  If something unexpected happens and my performance is affected on the day, or I cannot take the exam you or your parent/carer should contact the school as soon as possible. We will be able to discuss any options available to you.

A Qualifications Scotland booklet, which pupils will received gives more information on what else you need to know including what not to bring into the hall with you!: 'Your Qualifications' can be dowloaded here: Your National Qualifications (opens new window)