 Intermediate 1 and Intermediate 2 qualifications – which were intended to be roughly equivalent to General and Credit Level Standard Grades respectively, but in practice (although they may vary from subject to subject), Intermediate 1 was easier than General, and Intermediate 2 harder than Credit – could also be taken in lieu of any of the aforementioned qualifications.Pupils can go to university at the end of S5, as Highers provide the entry requirements for Scottish universities.In recent times, it is more common for students to remain until S6, taking further Highers and/or taking Advanced Highers.