GRAD REQUIREMENTS

To obtain an Alberta High School Diploma, students must have at minimum 100 credits as follows. Entry into post-secondary programs and workplaces may require additional and specific courses. 

1. Core Courses: Fifty-six credits must be obtained in the following with their prerequisites: 

• English Language Arts – 30-1 or 30-2 (15 credits)

• Social Studies – 30-1 or 30-2 (15 credits)

• Mathematics – Math 20-1, Math 20-2 or Math 20-3 (10 credits) 

• Science – 20 or 24 or Biology 20, Chemistry 20, or Physics 20 (10 credits) 

• Physical Education 10 (3 credits) • Career and Life Management (at least 3 credits)

2. Optional Courses: Ten credits in any combination must be from the following: 

• Career and Technology Studies (CTS) 

• Fine Arts 

• Second Languages

• Physical Education 20 and/or 30

• Knowledge & Employability or occupational course • Registered Apprenticeship Program

3. Other Courses: Ten credits in any 30-level course (in addition to English Language Arts and Social Studies) must be from the following: 

• Career and Technology Studies, Advanced Level 3000 series

• 35-level Work Experience (maximum 10 credits at the Grade 12 level)

• 35-level Registered Apprenticeship Program

• 30-level Green Certificate Specialization 

The science requirement (Science 20, 24, Biology 20, Chemistry 20, Physics 20) may also be met with the 10-credit combination of Science 14 followed by Science 10. 

Only 15 credits in Work Experience may be used to meet the 100-credit requirement for the Alberta High School Diploma.

Official details are available from Alberta Education at: https://www.alberta.ca/education-guide-alberta-high-school-diploma-graduation-requirements-english.aspx

Mature students (over age 19 on September 1 of current school year) should consult Alberta Education’s Program of Studies for applicable graduation requirements:  https://www.alberta.ca/graduation-requirements-credentials-and-credits.aspx#jumplinks-3