Scottish Examination Board
The Scottish Examination Board (SEB), formerly known as the Scottish Certificate of Education Examination Board (SCEEB), was the academic examination board for Scottish schools from 1965[1] to 1997.[2]
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| Abbreviation | SEB |
|---|---|
| Motto | Latin: In Trutina Ponentur Eadem |
| Merged into | Scottish Qualifications Authority |
| Formation | 1964 |
| Defunct | April 1, 1997 |
| Headquarters | Glasgow |
Region served | Scotland |
Formerly called | Scottish Certificate of Education Examination Board (until 1982) |
History
From their introduction in 1888 until 1964, Scottish school qualifications were awarded directly by the UK Government's Scottish Education Department.[3]
The Scottish Certificate of Education Examination Board (SCEEB) was established in 1964[4] to take over the awarding of Scottish school qualifications from 1965.[3] The SCEEB became known as the Scottish Examination Board (SEB) in 1982.[1]
The SEB used to administer all of Scotland's academic qualifications, including Standard Grades and Highers.[1]
On 1 April 1997, the Scottish Examination Board merged with the Scottish Vocational Education Council (SCOTVEC) to form the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).[2]
References
- "Scottish National Qualifications – SCQF Levels and Timelines" (PDF). Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework. Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
- "The Scottish Qualifications Authority (Transfer Date) (Scotland) Order 1997". Legislation.gov.uk. The National Archives. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
- Wilson, J. D. (1975). "Examinations in Scotland: 1960-75". Research Intelligence. 1 (2): 31–33. ISSN 0307-9023. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
- Young, John. "The Advisory Council on Education in Scotland: 1920–1961" (PDF). Edinburgh Research Archive. University of Edinburgh. p. 397. Retrieved 31 January 2021.