Diploma Info
Alberta High School Diploma Requirements
Students in Alberta require a minimum of 100 credits in certain courses to qualify for an Alberta High School Diploma. The information below shows the specific HS diploma requirements and the ESBCHS courses that meet each particular requirement.
High School Diploma Requirements (shown in blue)
ESBCHS Courses that meet this requirement (shown in purple)
English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2
English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2 or English Language Arts 30-1 AP
Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2
Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2
Math – 20-level
Math 20-1, Math 20-2, Math 20-3
Science – 20-level
Science 20, Science 24, Biology 20, Chemistry 20, Physics 20
Physical Education
Phys Ed 10 – 3 credit (minimum requirement) or Phys Ed 10 – 5 credit
Career & Life Management (CALM)
CALM
10 credits of course work at the 30-level (excluding English and Social Studies)
Note: CTS modules must be at the 30-level)
Art 30
Biology 30
Chemistry 30
Comm Tech 30
Cosmetology 30
Design Studies 30
Fabrication 30
Drama 30
Early Childcare 30
FLA 30
Foods 30
Forensic Science 35
Learning Strategies 35
Mechanics 30
FSL 30
Instrumental Music 30
Math 30-1
Math 30-2
Math 30-3
Math 31
Musical Theatre 35
Personal Finance 30
Photography 30
Phys Ed 30
Physics 30
RAP 35
Science 30
Spanish 30
Work Ex 35
10 credits from courses in the following categories: Fine Arts / CTS / Phys Ed 20 & 30 / Second Languages
Fine Arts:
Art, Drama, Music, Guitar, Musical Theatre
CTS Courses:
Comm Tech, Cosmetology, Design Studies ,Early Childcare, Fabrication ,Foods, Mechanics, Medical Sciences, Personal Finance, Photography, Outdoor Ed 15, 25,
Physical Education 20, 30
Second Languages:
French Language Arts, French, Spanish
Note: Only 25 credits from any combination of languages may be used towards a high school diploma
54 Other Credits to total minimum 100 Credits
- All core subjects at grade 10 and grade 11(English, Social, Math & Science)
- Forensic Science 25
- Learning Strategies 15, 25
- Military History 15
- Work Experience 15, 25( a maximum of 15 credits can be applied to the High School Diploma and 2 modules , HCS3000 and HCS3010)
- RAP 15, 25
- Sci Tech 15
- Any course not used to meet a specific requirement listed above
Related links to Alberta Education:
High School Graduation: http://education.alberta.ca/students/grad.aspx
Preparing for Diploma Exams: http://education.alberta.ca/students/exams.aspx
Guides for Students: http://education.alberta.ca/students/exams/guides.aspx
General Information Bulletin & Schedules: http://education.alberta.ca/admin/testing/diplomaexams/diplomabulletin.aspx