SQA Higher English : Past Papers

Browse our range of SQA Higher English Past Papers and Mark Schemes below. Testing yourself with Higher English past papers is a great way to identify which topics need more revision, so you can ensure that you are revising as effectively as possible to help you get ready for your Higher English exam.

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SQA Higher English Past Papers

Higher English past papers and mark schemes. Download SQA Higher English past papers for exam revision and practice. 

2019 SQA Higher English Past Papers

Sqa higher english paper 1.

SQA Higher English Question Paper 1. Reference X824/76/11.

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2018 SQA Higher English Past Papers

SQA Higher English Question Paper 1. Reference X724/76/11.

2017 SQA Higher English Past Papers

2016 sqa higher english past papers.

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  1. 2022 Higher English Critical Reading Marking Instructions

    General marking principles for Higher English: Critical Reading. Always apply these general principles. Use them in conjunction with the detailed marking instructions, which identify the key features required in candidates’ responses. Always use positive marking.

  2. 2021 Higher English Critical Reading Marking Instructions

    General marking principles for Higher English: Critical Reading. Always apply these general principles. Use them in conjunction with the detailed marking instructions, which identify the key features required in candidates’ responses. Always use positive marking.

  3. 2023 Higher English Critical Reading Marking Instruction

    General marking principles for Higher English: Critical Reading. Always apply these general principles. Use them in conjunction with the detailed marking instructions, which identify the key features required in candidates’ responses. Always use positive marking.

  4. Higher English - critical reading - Understanding Standards

    2019 Marking instructions (External link to SQA website) Candidate 1 - Scottish text: The Slab Boys. Critical Essay: The Great Gatsby. Candidate 1 Evidence; Candidate 2 - Scottish text: The Telegram. Critical essay: Romeo and Juliet. Candidate 2 Evidence; Candidate 3 - Scottish text: The Cone-Gatherers. Critical essay: O Captain! My Captain!

  5. SQA Higher English Past Papers - Save My Exams

    Increase your exam confidence with these SQA Higher English past papers. Includes exam papers and mark schemes organised by year.

  6. Higher English - Understanding Standards

    The examples here can be viewed in web-page format where questions, marking instructions, responses and commentaries are grouped together: see Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation - Scottish Text - Critical Essay - Portfolio. Alternatively, all content is available to view or download from the PDF files page.

  7. Higher English: Reading for Understanding, Analysis and ...

    This document provides an overview of what Understanding Standards resources are available for Higher English: Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation, Critical Reading and Portfolio–writing which may be useful in supporting marking and moderation.

  8. Section Two - Critical Essay - Exam skills - Higher English ...

    Section Two - Critical Essay (20 marks) As with National 5, the second half of the Critical Reading exam requires you to write a critical essay on a text you have studied in class.

  9. SQA Higher English Past Papers And Mark Schemes - Learnyay

    View and download Higher English past papers and mark schemes for exam revision and practice.

  10. Critical Reading - Exam skills - Higher English Revision ...

    Revise how the Higher English course is assessed with tips on the exam and assignment. Bitesize Scotland guide to Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) Higher SQA.