Graduation Requirements
High School Graduation Options
There are three ways a student can complete high school (Alberta Graduation Requirements).
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High School Diploma
The requirements indicated 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 including:
- English Language Arts 30 (ELA 30-1 or 30-2)
- Social Studies 30 (Social 30-1 or 30-2)
- Mathematics 20 (Math 20-1, 20-2 or 20-3)
- Science 20 (Science 20, Science 24, Biology 20, Chemistry 20 or Physics 20)
- Physical Education 10 (3 credits)
- Career and Life Management (CALM)
A minimum of 10 credits in any combination:
- Career and Technology Studies (CTS) courses
- Fine Arts courses
- Second Languages courses
- Physical Education 20 and/or 30
- Knowledge and Employability courses
- Registered Apprenticeship Program courses
- Locally developed courses in CTS, fine arts, second languages or Knowledge and Employability occupational courses
10 credits in any 30 level course (in addition to ELA 30 and Social 30)
These courses may include:
- 30-level locally developed courses
- Advanced level (3000 series) in Career and Technology Studies courses
- 30-level Work Experience courses
- 30-level Knowledge and Employability courses
- 30-level Registered Apprenticeship Program courses
- 30-level Green Certificate Specialization courses
- Special Projects 30
2. Certificate of Achievement
Students who are enrolled in Knowledge and Employability courses and who satisfy the minimum requirements will be awarded a Certificate of High School Achievement.
The requirements for entry into post-secondary institutions and workplaces may require additional and/or specific courses.
80 credits including:
- English Language Arts 20-2 or 30-4
- Mathematics10-3 or 20-4
- Science 14 or 20-4
- Social Studies 10-2 OR 20-4
- Physical Education 10 (3 credits)
- Career and Life Management (CALM)
5 credits in one of the following:
- 30-level Knowledge and Employability Workplace Practicum course
- 30-level Work Experience course
- 30-level Green Certificate course
- Special Projects 30
- 30-level Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) course