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Alberta High School Diploma Requirements

A student must earn 100 credits in order to graduate from high school in Alberta. Parents and students should discuss high school requirements with a school counselor.

The following courses are required within the 100 credits:

  • English Language Arts 30-1, 30-2, 30, or 33
  • Français 30 or 33 (for French first language-Francophone students only)
  • Social Studies 30 or 33
  • Mathematics at the 20 level
  • Science, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics at the 20 level, or a combination of Science 10 and Science 14
  • Physical Education 10 (minimum of 3 credits)
  • Career and Life Management 20 (minimum of 3 credits)
  • 10 credits in Fine Arts, CTS, Second Languages, Locally Authorized Courses, or Physical Education 20 and/or Physical Education 30
  • 10 credits in any 30 level courses in addition to English or Social Studies (Francophone students may use a 30-level English Language Arts course as part of this requirement).

More information on high school diploma requirements can be found in the Guide to Education.

 

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