Confirmed Column Choice 2026.2027

In advance of individual timetables being circulated it is possible to determine now whether the course choice options pupils have chosen for session 2026.2027 are available. 

If you can choose one of your subjects and academic levels from each column then you know your subject choices have been allocated to you. Please note subjects may be found across more than 1 column. Any questions around course choice subject allocation can be directed to Mrs Bulloch DHT. (alison.bulloch@westlothian.org.uk) 

Senior Phase Column Choice Structure 2026.2027

Click on link below to view our Senior Phase column structure. This sheet illustrates the schematic from which our timetable is being created. Columns have been determined by pupil 'free choices' made during course choice interviews.

Subjects shaded by colour indicate the level that is available in that  particular column. Subjects shaded yellow means it is bi-level.

Confirmed Course Choice Columns 2026.27 (PDF, 239 KB)(opens new window) Click on this link then enlarge as required to view column information. 

To assist your understanding of this, please see the examples below. 

Illustrative Example 1

A new S5 pupil has chosen 4 Highers, 1 N5 and a L6 course. By checking this sheet she can see that her choices can be accommodated in the following columns

H English available in Column A (coloured blue)

N5 Art available in Column B (coloured orange)

L6 Future Skills in Column C (coloured green)

H History in Column D (coloured blue)

H Biology in Column E (coloured green)

H Admin in Column F (coloured orange)

Illustrative Example 2

A new S4 pupils is choosing 6 National 5 qualifications. By checking this sheet he can see that his choices can be accommodated in the following columns

Graphics available in Column A (coloured blue)

Modern Studies available in Column B (coloured orange)

PE in Column C (coloured green)

Chemistry in Column D (coloured blue)

English in Column E (coloured green)

Maths in Column F (coloured orange)

S2-S3 Column Choice Structure 2026.2027