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Gaelic medium education in secondary<br />
ensures continuity in the learning<br />
experience of children who have been<br />
educated through the medium of Gaelic<br />
in the primary school. Th<strong>is</strong> enables<br />
pupils to become more competent,<br />
gaining an understanding of Gaelic<br />
as a modern language through which<br />
secondary education can be delivered.<br />
Most Gaelic medium pupils are able to<br />
study Gaelic for fluent speakers as a<br />
subject in secondary school. The Scott<strong>is</strong>h<br />
Qualifications Authority currently offers<br />
Gaelic language examinations in a range<br />
of subjects including maths, geography<br />
and h<strong>is</strong>tory and several schools offer<br />
Gaelic medium tuition in these subjects.<br />
The Glasgow Gaelic School, which opened<br />
in August 2006, will offer tuition through<br />
Gaelic in all secondary subjects and<br />
other schools will benefit from the new<br />
curriculum developments and resources<br />
on offer.<br />
Recent figures show that<br />
S4 pupils in Gaelic medium<br />
education attained a higher<br />
average score than those not<br />
in GME.<br />
SQA Attainment and School Leaver<br />
Qualifications in Scotland 2005-06<br />
Publ<strong>is</strong>hed by the Scott<strong>is</strong>h Executive<br />
in March 2007<br />
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SECONDARY EDUCATION
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