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