The S2 into S3 Option Choice process takes place in March each year. Pupils will be provided with information detailing the options available to pupils for study in S3. Pupils who are unsure of which subjects to take can discuss their choices with their subject teachers, Guidance teachers or year head. An information evening for pupils and parents/carers will take place prior to the completion of Option Choice Forms. Option Forms will be issued to pupils through a link on Satchel. Further information is available on the S2 Curricular Pathways Presentation 2024 – 2025.

Further information on the S2 into S3 subject option process can be found in the S2 into S3 Subject Option Booklet and in the S2 into S3 Option Choice form.

The Nationals in a Nutshell website also provides a range of useful information to assist pupils and their parents/carers to make informed decisions about Option Choices.

In S3 pupils must make choices about which of their nine S3 subjects they will continue with in S4.  In S4 pupils generally undertake 7 subjects at National 4 and/or National 5.  A link to the option form will be available through Satchel.

Pupils must select one subject from columns A - E and two further subjects from the final list.  Pupils can discuss their choices with their Guidance teacher or Year Head.

Further information on the S3 into S4 subject option process can be found in the S3 into S4 Subject Option Booklet.

Pupils in S4 and S5 begin planning for S5 and S6 in January each year. Pupils who are unsure of which subjects to take can discuss their choices with their subject teachers, Guidance teachers or year head.  Please use the link below to find out more about the options available in the Senior Phase. 

Senior Phase Programme Information

Further information on the S4/5 into S5/6 subject option process can be found in the S4/5 into S5/6 Subject Option Booklet.

Pupils will receive a link to the S4 into S5 or S5 into S6 Option Choice Forms in January each year. Links to the Option Forms are issued through Satchel. An Information Evening for pupils and parents/carers is held in January each year. This provides information on the Option Choice process and the options open to pupils in the Senior Phase.  The presentation from this year’s Information Evening is available by clicking on the link below.

Senior Phase Curricular Pathways Information Evening Presentation

Senior phase pupils also have the option of applying for a Vocational College class or Foundation Apprenticeship. Further information can be found by clicking on the link below.

Vocational Colleges FAQ

For pupils currently in S5 and making option choices, please find further information regarding the options process and the new additional courses available for next session 24-25:

• Additional Options Assembly Presentation