Educational institutions and study programmes

Below, we explain what types of educational institutions and study programmes there are in Scotland. We also explain how we check whether these are recognised. We check the recognition to make sure that the quality is sufficient. We give the necessary information per educational sector.

Students are educated at a school, but take their exams from a examining board: the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). The SQA also issues the official diploma: the Scottish Qualifications Certificate (SQC).

For more information, see:

• Higher education | educational institutions
• Higher education | diplomas