Scottish Certificate of Education

Scottish Certificate of Education
n
an examination in Scottish schools. The Standard grade of the examination is taken at the age of 16 and is equivalent to GCSE in England and Wales. The Higher grade is taken at the age of 17 and is equivalent to A level.

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