English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) section of NQ Online provides support materials to aid the teaching and learning of students whose first language is not English.

News, events and feature articles are included to assist professional development.

Resources

NQ Online resource database

Go to the resource database for teaching materials at a range of levels (including NQ Curriculum Support titles), many of which can be downloaded free.

NQ Online subject web links

Go to NQ Online's directory of educational websites for a selection of subject web links for help with coursework, homework and revision.

News

Strategic vision for assessment unveiled
16 October 2009
At the Scottish Learning Festival on September 23, 2009, the Education Secretary Fiona Hyslop announced the publication of the strategic vision and key principles for assessment in Curriculum for Excellence.
Scottish Qualifications Authority past papers
21 August 2009
News that the Scottish Qualfications Authority (SQA) now supply a selection of past papers free of charge, as well as marking instructions for each NQ subject.
School pupils receive exam results
05 August 2009
For almost 160,000 anxious pupils across Scotland the wait is finally over, as the Scottish Qualifications Authority today delivers their exam results.