Higher English past papers.
SQA Higher English past papers and marking instructions for 2022 to 2026. Each file opens on SQA’s own site.
Years
2026
- Critical ReadingQuestion paper on sqa.org.uk, opens in a new tabMarking instructions on sqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab
- Reading for Understanding Analysis and Evaluation QuestionsQuestion paper on sqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab
- Reading for Understanding Analysis and Evaluation TextQuestion paper on sqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab
- Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation (RUAE)Marking instructions on sqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab
2025
- Critical ReadingQuestion paper on sqa.org.uk, opens in a new tabMarking instructions on sqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab
- Reading for Understanding Analysis and Evaluation QuestionsQuestion paper on sqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab
- Reading for Understanding Analysis and Evaluation TextQuestion paper on sqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab
- Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation (RUAE)Marking instructions on sqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab
2024
- Critical ReadingQuestion paper on sqa.org.uk, opens in a new tabMarking instructions on sqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab
- Reading for Understanding Analysis and Evaluation QuestionsQuestion paper on sqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab
- Reading for Understanding Analysis and Evaluation TextQuestion paper on sqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab
- Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation (RUAE)Marking instructions on sqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab
2023
- Critical ReadingQuestion paper on sqa.org.uk, opens in a new tabMarking instructions on sqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab
- Reading for Understanding Analysis and Evaluation QuestionsQuestion paper on sqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab
- Reading for Understanding Analysis and Evaluation TextQuestion paper on sqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab
- Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation (RUAE)Marking instructions on sqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab
2022
- Critical ReadingQuestion paper on sqa.org.uk, opens in a new tabMarking instructions on sqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab
- Reading for RUAEMarking instructions on sqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab
- Reading for Understanding Analysis and Evaluation QuestionsQuestion paper on sqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab
- Reading for Understanding Analysis and Evaluation TextQuestion paper on sqa.org.uk, opens in a new tab
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