Secondary
New to English Secondary Induction Pack
Now includes links to online resources: online flashcards, You Tube videos, interactive games and worksheets. This allows the whole pack to be used online but includes links to printable resources, if required.
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Subjects in a Secondary
In a secondary school, pupils will have several subjects and different teachers for each subject.
Pupils are expected to move from classroom to classroom according to their timetable.
In S1 and S2 pupils do not have a choice in their subjects.
In S3 pupils can choose to drop subjects from their timetable.
In S4 pupils can choose the subjects they wish to take their first set of exams in. The exams in S4 are usually National 4 to National 5. At the end of S4, as long as the pupil is 16 years old, they can leave education or leave school and begin college.
In S5 pupils generally choose up to five subjects to study and take exams in. The exams in S5 are usually National 5 or Higher, but can also be National 3 or National 4.
In S6 pupils generally choose up to five subjects to study and take exams in. The exams in S6 are usually Higher or Advanced Higher, but can also be National 3, National 4, or National 5.
In certain circumstances, some pupils can be eligible for a further year of study at school, called S7.
Further Study - Requirements
Entry to college usually require National 4 or National 5 level exam results.
Entry to University usually requires Higher level exam results.
Each College and Univeristy is different, and the entry requirements for different courses varies as well. It is always best to check directly with the College or University.
Education Maintenance Allowances (EMAs)
Educational Maintenance Allowances (EMAs) provide financial support to young people from low income families to stay on in post-16 education, either in school or on a college course.
Please ask your school for more information.