Why sit Advanced Highers?
In recent years the UK, and Scotland in particular, has experienced ‘grade inflation’: more school leavers are applying to universities with a greater number of higher grades. This means that competition for places, especially at the most popular universities, has also increased. Some universities (such as Glasgow) are asking for one or more Advanced Highers in addition to 4 or 5 good Higher grades before considering an application for some popular courses. Having Advanced Highers will improve a learner’s chances of getting onto the course they want to take at the university of their choice.
Edinburgh Steiner School offers Advanced Highers across the disciplines in English, Maths, German, Chemistry and Art.
