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Schools in Scotland are set to offer pupils the opportunity to study the Urdu language at Higher level for the first time.

Previously pupils were only able to take the subject to Standard Grade, with about 180 studying it at present.

Campaigners had lobbied for academic recognition for Urdu and wanted to give people the chance to study it in depth.

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) confirmed it will offer the new Higher subject from next year.

Classes in Higher Urdu will be available from August 2007, with first certification in August 2008.

The new course will allow for progression from Standard Grade Urdu.

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