e-Sgoil will offer National 4, National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher for Gàidhlig and Gaelic (Learners) pupils, subject to demand. These courses are available to school pupils anywhere in Scotland and are delivered in partnership with UHI North, West and Hebrides.

There is no minimum class size for these courses and the maximum number of pupils is 30. There will be no cost incurred to participate in Gaelic NQs.

For N4/N5, a background in Gaelic Medium Education or Gaelic spoken at home is required. For Higher a National 5 or equivalent qualification is required. For Advanced Higher a Higher or equivalent qualification is required.

The courses will start w/b 25th August 2025.

Gaelic (Learners) Entry Requirements:
For National 4, there is no knowledge of Gaelic required. For National 5, some background in the language e.g. Duolingo or SpeakGaelic is required. For Higher a B at National 5 is recommended. For Advanced Higher an A at Higher is recommended.
As part of the application for the Gaelic (Learners) course, candidates will undertake a task to assess their level and ensure they are in the correct class.

Gaelic (Learners) Entry Requirements:
For National 4, there is no knowledge of Gaelic required. For National 5, some background in the language e.g. Duolingo or SpeakGaelic is required. For Higher a B at National 5 is recommended. For Advanced Higher an A at Higher is recommended.
As part of the application for the Gaelic (Learners) course, candidates will undertake a  task to assess their level and ensure they are in the correct class.

Mode of Study:
The course is a mix of live lessons and personal study. Independent work outside class, alongside homework, will be required. Pupils should expect to dedicate 2 periods, in addition to the 4 live lessons, as well as time at home for homework.