High School Resources

Graduation Requirements

The requirements indicated in this chart 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.

  1. 100 credits
  2. English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2
  3. Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2
  4. Math 20-1, 20-2 or 20-3
  5. Science 20, Biology 20, Chemistry 20, Physics 20 or Science 24
  6. Physical Education 10 (3 credit minimum)
  7. Career and Life Management (CALM)
  8. 10 Credits at a 30 level, other than ELA and SS
  9. 10 other credits which can be any of the following:
    1. Career and Technology Studies (CTS) courses
    2. Fine Arts courses
    3. Second Languages courses
    4. Physical Education 20 and/or 30
    5. Knowledge and Employability courses
    6. Registered Apprenticeship Program courses
    7. Locally developed courses in CTS, fine arts, second languages or Knowledge and Employability occupational courses