Scottish School Education System

The Scottish school education system is divided into primary, secondary, and further education. Primary schooling begins at age 4 or 5 and lasts until age 11, focusing on core subjects like reading, writing, math, and sciences. Secondary education starts at age 12 and continues until 16, culminating in Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) exams such as Nationals and Highers. After age 16, students can choose to enter vocational training, college, or university for higher education. Scotland emphasizes a broad curriculum, inclusivity, and student wellbeing, with local authorities managing schools within national frameworks.