Get careers adviser support
Our Results Helpline will open on 4 August 2026.
But our expert careers advisers are here for you all year round. You can chat to an adviser by:
- calling 0800 917 8000, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
- speaking to a careers adviser at your school
- making a free phone appointment to speak to an adviser at a time that suits you – you just need to sign in or create an account. Note: You must be 16 or over.
- contacting a local careers centre
- calling Contact Scotland if you're a British Sign Language user
Our Results Helpline
When the Results Helpline reopens on Tuesday 4 August 2026, our advisers can help with:
- course vacancies at colleges and universities
- UCAS Confirmation and Clearing
- Foundation, Modern and Graduate Apprenticeships
- jobs, volunteering, training
- staying on at school
What's next after your results
Have any questions about results day, appeals or grades? Use these links to find out more.
- Qualifications Scotland results day
- Qualifications Scotland appeals process
- UCAS after you get your results
- SCQF levels
We answer your questions
We’ve pulled together the answers to the most popular questions about your Qualifications Scotland results (Qualifications Scotland is the new name for SQA). From grades and appeals, to your place at college or university, we've got lots of useful information for you.
Results Help advice for parents and carers
Get information and advice on how to help your child when they get their Qualifications Scotland results.
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Mental health and wellbeing support
If you're not ready to make decisions, or you're feeling overwhelmed or worried, that's OK. We have support and resources for your wellbeing that you can access any time.
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