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Gaelic: Courses and qualifications

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 4:09 pm
by Níall Beag
Maybe time to compile a list of Gaelic qualifications...?

So, to start:
  • High School level qualifications
    • SQA Standard Grade (Scotland)
      • Gaelic (learners)
        Gàidhlig (fluent speakers)
      SQA Higher (Scotland)
      • Gaelic (learners)
        Gàidhlig (fluent speakers)
    FE Colleges


    University level qualifications
    • Distance and part-time courses
      Full-time and residential courses
    Unaccredited or informal qualifications
    • Measadh Gàidhlig (An Chomunn Gàidhealach). An informal spoken assessment carried out at mods or by appointment at An Comunn's offices. Three levels of proficiency are awarded:
      • Bronze
        Silver
        Gold (This level of attainment is required for entry into certain competitions at the mod.)

Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:15 am
by yellow-ceitidh
I have looked into doing a Higher by distance course, but to do them in England it's about £250 per unit! :mc: I have asked my school to look into it, they're going to get back to me after half-term.