High School Diploma Requirements

To graduate with an Alberta High School Diploma, you need a minimum of 100 credits from both core and optional courses.

You must complete the following courses:

• English 30-1 or 30-2
• Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2
• Mathematics 20-1 or 20-2 or 20-3
• Science 20 or 24 or Biology 20 or Chemistry 20 or Physics 20
• Physical Education 10
• Career and Life Management (CALM 20)

Earn 10 credits, in any combination from:

• Career and Technology Studies (CTS)
• Fine Arts
• Second Languages
• Physical Education 20 and/or Physical Education 30
• Registered Apprentice Program (RAP)
• Knowledge & Employability courses

Earn 10 credits in any 30-level courses, in any combination, from:

• 30 level Mathematics, Science, Fine Arts, Second Languages,
• CTS or Physical Education
• 30 level locally developed course (learn more about these courses through a Learning Store teacher)
• 35 level Work Experience, 35 level Registered Apprentice Program (RAP,) 30-4 level Knowledge & Employability courses

Diploma exams are required for:

English 30-1 and 30-2
Social Studies 30-1 and 30-2
Mathematics 30-1 and 30-2
Biology 30
Chemistry 30 
Physics 30
Science 30