Dozens of schools delay introduction of new Highers

"Dozens of schools across Scotland are delaying the introduction of new Highers in popular school subjects, according to BBC Scotland research."

"New look Highers start in the new school year to tie in with the replacements for Standard Grades."

"But a significant number of schools have chosen to delay them for a year in some popular subjects."

"The Scottish government told councils the new Highers could be delayed if it was in the students' best interests."

"However it said the expectation remained that S5 students would normally be sitting the new Higher exams next year."

"BBC Scotland research indicates that most S5 students will be studying for new Highers but the situation varies widely across Scotland: in some council areas, schools have been allowed to delay the new Highers while in other council areas a single decision has been taken covering all schools to provide consistency."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-28467631