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Key Facts: National 5 Gàidhlig Exam
120 marks
Total course assessment marks
Qualifications Scotland Course Specification C834 75
A-D
Grading scale, notional C boundary 50%
Qualifications Scotland N5 grading criteria
GME / Native
Target candidate group
Qualifications Scotland Gàidhlig framework
100
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N5 Gàidhlig is a 120-mark SCQF Level 5 qualification for native speakers and Gaelic-Medium Education candidates. Assessment covers Leughadh agus Litreachas (Reading 30 and Literature 20) in 1 hour 40 minutes, Èisteachd (Listening 20) in about 25 minutes, Obair shònraichte-sgrìobhadh (Assignment-writing 20) and Còmhradh (Performance-talking 30).
Sample National 5 Gàidhlig Practice Questions
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1What does the Scottish Gaelic literary term 'ìomhaigheachd' mean in textual analysis?
2Which literary device is used in the Gaelic expression 'Tha a ghruaidhean cho dearg ri ròs'?
3Which possessive adjective triggers initial lenition (ais-mhùthadh) on the following Gaelic noun?
4Which prepositional pronoun corresponds to 'on me' in Scottish Gaelic?
5What is the name of Scotland's official Gaelic-language digital television channel launched in 2008?
6What does the abbreviation GME stand for in Scottish education?
7Who wrote the famous Gaelic poem 'Hallaig', commemorating a cleared community on the Isle of Raasay?
8What is the past tense independent form of the irregular Gaelic verb 'dèan' (to do/make)?
9Which prepositional pronoun translates to 'with him' in Scottish Gaelic?
10Which annual national festival celebrates Gaelic music, speech, and cultural performance across Scotland?
About the National 5 Gàidhlig Exam
National 5 Gàidhlig (course code C834 75) is the Qualifications Scotland qualification at SCQF Level 5 designed specifically for native Scottish Gaelic speakers and pupils in Gaelic-Medium Education (GME). Unlike Gaelic (Learners), Gàidhlig assesses native-level Gaelic literary analysis, advanced grammar and syntax, formal essay writing, listening comprehension, and cultural heritage. Note: While official SQA paper-based examinations require extended written essays and oral conversations in Gaelic, this web platform provides a 100-question multiple-choice study adaptation designed to drill core Gaelic grammar rules, literary devices, passage comprehension, register, and cultural history for GME pupils and native speakers.
Assessment
Question count not published by the exam provider
Time Limit
Leughadh agus Litreachas (Reading and Literature) 1 hour 40 minutes; Eisteachd (Listening) approximately 25 minutes; Comhradh (Performance-talking) 6-8 minutes; the assignment is scheduled separately
Passing Score
Graded A-D, with No Award below D. Notional grade boundaries are 50% of the total course assessment marks for a C, 70% for an A and 85% for an upper A; final boundaries are set each year at awarding meetings after marking.
Exam Fee
No candidate fee is published by Qualifications Scotland: entry fees are invoiced to the presenting centre, so school and college candidates in Scotland are not charged. Private candidates must arrange an approved presenting centre, which sets its own charge. (Qualifications Scotland (formerly SQA))
National 5 Gàidhlig Exam Content Outline
Leughadh (Reading & Literary Analysis)
Textual analysis of Gaelic literary extracts including poetry, prose short stories, and drama; questions test understanding of theme, imagery (iomhaidheachd), tone, characterization, and authorial craft
Litreachas (Literature: critical essay)
Extended analytical essay written in formal Gaelic responding to literary texts or discursive topics using appropriate Gaelic sentence structure, connectors, and vocabulary
Èisteachd (Listening)
Comprehension of spoken Gaelic audio passages (broadcasts, interviews, speeches) with questions answered in Gaelic testing key information, opinion, and subtle nuance
Obair shònraichte–sgrìobhadh (Assignment–writing)
Externally marked Gaelic portfolio piece (creative or analytical) produced under supervised school conditions using an outline plan
Còmhradh (Performance–talking)
Internally assessed oral presentation in Gaelic followed by sustained dialogue with the teacher on literary, cultural, or personal themes
How to Pass the National 5 Gàidhlig Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Graded A-D, with No Award below D. Notional grade boundaries are 50% of the total course assessment marks for a C, 70% for an A and 85% for an upper A; final boundaries are set each year at awarding meetings after marking.
- Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
- Time limit: Leughadh agus Litreachas (Reading and Literature) 1 hour 40 minutes; Eisteachd (Listening) approximately 25 minutes; Comhradh (Performance-talking) 6-8 minutes; the assignment is scheduled separately
- Exam fee: No candidate fee is published by Qualifications Scotland: entry fees are invoiced to the presenting centre, so school and college candidates in Scotland are not charged. Private candidates must arrange an approved presenting centre, which sets its own charge.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between N5 Gàidhlig and N5 Gaelic (Learners)?
National 5 Gàidhlig (C834 75) is designed for fluent native speakers and pupils educated through Gaelic-Medium Education (GME). It focuses on native-level literary analysis, advanced Gaelic syntax, formal essay writing, and cultural heritage, whereas Gaelic (Learners) (C832 75) is for students learning Gaelic as a second language.
Who awards National 5 Gàidhlig in 2026?
From 1 February 2026, the awarding body is Qualifications Scotland (formerly SQA). The course code (C834 75) and assessment framework remain fully aligned with established SQA standards.
How is this multiple-choice practice bank adapted for N5 Gàidhlig?
Official SQA exams involve extended Gaelic essays, listening scripts, and oral presentations. This 100-question practice bank adapts key syllabus learning outcomes into multiple-choice format to help GME students quickly test and consolidate their knowledge of Gaelic literary terminology, advanced grammar rules, syntactic structures, and Gaelic cultural history.
What literary works and poets are studied in N5 Gàidhlig?
Candidates study 20th-century and contemporary Gaelic poets such as Somhairle MacGill-Eain (Sorley MacLean), Ruaraidh MacThòmais (Derick Thomson), Iain Maca' Ghobhainn (Iain Crichton Smith), Màiri Mhòr nan Òran, as well as Gaelic prose collections and plays.