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Diploma Requirements

To earn an Alberta High School Diploma, a student must:

Earn a minimum of 100 credits, and complete the following courses:

1. English Language Arts 30 level (English 30-1 or 30-2)

2. Social Studies 30 level (Social 30-1 or 30-2)

3. Mathematics 20 level (Math 20-1 or Math 20-2 or Math 20-3)

4. Science 20 level (Biology 20, Chemistry 20, Physics 20, Science 20 or Science 24 or Science 10 and 14)

5. Physical Education 10 (3 credits)

6. Career and Life Management 20 (3 credits)

7. 10 or more credits in any combination from:

• Career and Technology Studies (CTS)

• Fine Arts

• Second Languages

• Physical Education 20 and/or 30

• Locally authorized courses in CTS, Fine Arts or Second Languages

• Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP)

8. 10 or more credits in any 30 level courses in addition to the English and Social Studies requirements which includes:

• 30 level Math, Science, Fine Arts, CTS, Second Languages or Physical Education

• 30 level locally authorized course

• 35 level Work Experience

• 35 level Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) A credit represents the specific knowledge, skills and attitudes that most students can achieve with approximately 25 hours of instruction.

Alberta Education will mail one copy of a student’s high school diploma following the semester in which the basic high school requirements are completed.

MY PASS

myPass is an Alberta Education secure self-service website for high school students to:

• View and print diploma exam result statements

• Order transcripts

• And more

Visit myPass.alberta.ca to request access.

Help Desk

cshelpdesk@gov.ab.ca

780.427.5318