STUDENTS across the Borders will receive their SQA results today.

And support is available as they discover the outcome of their exams and coursework.

Results will be sent to learners by post or by email.

Students who don’t receive their results on results day can contact their school or college.

In a bid to help pupils, the SQA opened its Candidate Advice Line at 8am this morning for those who have questions about their certificate.

For pupils who want careers advice, the Skills Development Scotland Helpline is open to answer questions on learners’ next steps.

And a free appeals service opened at 9am and candidates can submit an appeal directly via the SQA website.

Robin McKenzie, liaison manager for the Scottish Borders at SQA, said: “Candidates with concerns about their National 5, Higher, or Advanced Higher grades can appeal their grade for free. I would encourage anyone considering an appeal to speak to their teacher or lecturer and discuss their options with them first.

“Candidates should also look out for the ‘Your Results’ guide which will be included alongside their Scottish Qualifications Certificate on Tuesday, August 6. It can also be viewed now online at www.sqa.org.uk/results. In it there is useful information about how their exams and coursework have been marked, how their grades have been decided, deadlines for appeals, and what to do if they have any questions about their results.”

SQA’s Candidate Advice Line will be available on results day from 8am to 6pm, then Wednesday, August 7 to Friday, August 9 from 8:30am to 5pm. The line can be reached on 0345 279 1000.

More information is available at: www.sqa.org.uk/results.