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The requirements indicated in this chart are the minimum requirements for a student to attain an Alberta High School Diploma. The requirements for entry into post-secondary institutions and workplaces may require additional and/or specific courses. |
100 CREDITS |
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS – 30 LEVEL (English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2) |
SOCIAL STUDIES – 30 LEVEL (Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2) |
MATHEMATICS – 20 LEVEL (Mathematics 20-1, Mathematics 20-2 or Mathematics 20-3) |
SCIENCE – 20 LEVEL1 (Science 20, Science 24, Biology 20, Chemistry 20 or Physics 20) |
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 10 (3 CREDITS)2 |
CAREER AND LIFE MANAGEMENT (3 CREDITS)3 |
10 CREDITS IN ANY COMBINATION FROM
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10 CREDITS IN ANY 30-LEVEL COURSE These courses may include:
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- Courses that are identified using a post-secondary institution (PSI) course code may be used to meet the diploma requirements of “10 credits in any combination from Career and Technology Studies (CTS) courses” and “10 credits in any 30-level course—Advanced level (3000 series) in Career and Technology Studies courses.”
- For 30-level courses that have a diploma examination, the final course mark consists of a blend of the school awarded mark (70%) and the diploma examination mark (30%).
- For more information, students in Francophone programs should consult the Alberta High School Diploma Requirements (Francophone).
- Mature students should consult the Mature Students section for applicable requirements.
- Only 5 high school credits for external learning may be used to meet the 100-credit requirement for the Alberta High School Diploma.
Last updated: August 26, 2022