Qualifications Scotland
Public body responsible for accrediting educational awards in Scotland
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Qualifications Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Teisteanasan Alba) is the public body responsible for accrediting educational awards in Scotland from 2 December 2025.[1]
Qualifications Scotland Logo | |
| Abbreviation | QS |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) |
| Established | 2 December 2025 |
| Purpose | Educational |
| Headquarters | Glasgow / Dalkeith |
| Location | |
| Services | Exams and Assignments for all Scottish schools |
Official language | English |
Chair | Shirley Rogers |
Chief Executive | Nick Page |
| Website | www |
History
The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) was previously responsible for the functions.[2] In June 2021, the Scottish Government announced that the SQA would be replaced.[3] The legislation for the new body to be set up was passed by the Scottish Parliament in June 2025.[4]
Staff employed by the Scottish Qualifications Authority were to be transferred into the employment of Qualifications Scotland.[5] Recruitment for the board, to include five teachers and lecturers, began in July 2025.[6] The SQA's chief executive Nick Page became the new chief executive.[2] At the start of February 2026, Page described Qualifications Scotland as being fully operational.[7]