The curriculum in Scotland
The Scottish Government's lifelong learning strategy aims to ensure that everyone develops the attributes, knowledge and skills they will need for life, learning and work. The curriculum is all the experiences that are planned for learners to support the development of these skills.
Pre-birth to three guidance
The 3-18 curriculum builds on the solid foundations laid in children’s earliest years.
The curriculum 3-18
Scotland's curriculum for 3-18 is designed to provide young people with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need for learning, life and work in the 21st century.
Adult and community
Community learning and development aims to provide a coherent system to help individuals and communities develop the skills they need.
What is Curriculum for Excellence?
A coherent, flexible and enriched curriculum for learners from 3 to 18.
How is the curriculum structured?
The curriculum is structured around all the experiences that are planned as part of learning and teaching.
What can learners expect?
Learners are entitled to a curriculum that includes a range of features at the different stages.
How is progress assessed?
The experiences and outcomes describe the expectations for learning and progression in all areas of the curriculum. They are written at five levels, with progression to qualifications described under the senior phase.
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