​​​​Alberta Education directs the Grade 12 Diploma Examinations Program. Learn more on the Alberta Education Diploma Exams web page.

Diploma exams are available for the following courses:

  • Biology 30
  • Chemistry 30
  • English Language Arts 30–1
  • English Language Arts 30–2
  • Français 30–1
  • French Language Arts 30–1
  • Mathematics 30–1
  • Mathematics 30–2
  • Physics 30
  • Science 30
  • Social Studies 30–1
  • Social Studies 30–2

If you have any questions, please contact your school.

2025-2026​​ ​Alberta Education Diploma Exam Schedule​​

Requirements for Alberta High School Diploma

To obtain an Alberta High School Diploma, a student must earn 100 credits, including:

  • English Language Arts [English 30-1 or 30-2]; 
  • Social Studies [Social Studies 30-1 or Social Studies 30-2]; 
  • Mathematics [Mathematics 20-2, 20-1, or 20-3]; 
  • Science [Science 20 or 24, or Biology 20, or Chemistry 20, or Physics 20]; 
  • Physical Education [Physical Education 10]; 
  • Career and Life Management [CALM 20] 
  • 10 credits in any 30-level courses [excluding English and Social Studies]; and 
  • 10 credits in CTS, Fine Arts, Second Languages courses, Physical Education 20 and/or 30

Requirements for a Certificate Of School Completion

To obtain a Certificate of Achievement, a student must earn 80 credits including: 

  • English Languare Arts [English 20-2 or 30-4]; 
  • Mathematics [Mathematics 10-3 or 20-4]; 
  • Science [Science 14 or 20-4]; 
  • Social Studies [Social Studies 10-2 or 20-4]; 
  • Physical Education [Physical Education 10 ~ 3 credits] ;
  • Career and Life Management [CALM 20 ~ 3 credits]; 
  • 5 credits in
    • 30 level CTS, 
    • 30 level Knowledge and Employability Workplace; 
    • 30 level Work Experience; 
    • 30 level Green Certificate; 
    • or 5 credits in a 30 level Registered Apprenticeship Program course.