Studying Gàidhlig will help you to improve your existing reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, essential for learning, life and work. You will be able to communicate your thoughts and feelings to other people better, as well as deal with those of other people.
Studying Gàidhlig will also enhance your appreciation and understanding of Scottish culture and heritage.
The increased interest in Gàidhlig recently now means there are more career opportunities for people who can speak it. You could work in the performing arts, teaching, media and writing, or in TV and radio.
Your school will give your parents an Options or Choices information booklet, which has detailed information on the curriculum and the individual subjects or courses you can study. It will also invite them along to a Parents’ Information Evening.
N4 : One hour of study per week and finishing classwork
N5 : Two hours of study per week and finishing classwork
Higher : Three hours of pre-operational study per week
What can I go on to next?
Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism
Teaching and Classroom Support
Planit Plus – Gàidhlig Related
To see what career areas this subject could lead to and the routes to get there, download and view these career pathways: