CHANGES have been made to this year's Higher English exam paper - which students across the Borders will sit tomorrow - over concerns that some questions were leaked.

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) said action was taken to "ensure the integrity of qualifications''.

Thousands will sit the exam at high schools and colleges across the country on Thursday, May 5 - and not wishing to fuel the nerves of already anxious candidates, SQA are assuring pupils don't have to be worry about the changes.

There are two papers in the English Higher which are sent out to schools before the date of the exam.

But last month, the SQA created a new version of one of the papers amid concerns that some of the questions could have been leaked.

An SQA spokesman said: "A potential issue with one of the Higher English question papers was identified.

"We made the appropriate adjustments and a new paper was distributed to centres. Our chief invigilators have been informed.

"We have robust procedures in place to ensure the integrity of our qualifications. We took swift and appropriate action, meaning candidates will sit the examination as intended.''