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Designing transformation together
Government of Alberta
Review of Alberta
High School Credentialing
Requirements
Government of Alberta
• Overview of
the Review
• Historical
Perspective
• Discussion
Phase I
Phase II
REC’S
Grade 9
(2011)
(2012-13)
(2014)
(Sept 2015)
High
School
(Sept 2016)
Current Alberta High School Credentials – Overview Chart
High School Diploma
(English and Francophone)
Certificate of High School
Achievement
(Knowledge &
Employability)
Certificate of High School
Completion
High School Equivalency
Diploma
General
Information
Awarded to students who have
successfully earned credits in
courses that will provide access to
post-secondary or employment.
Recognizes students who
have developed entry-level
employment skills.
Awarded to students
with significant cognitive
disabilities who have completed
special education
high school programming.
Achieved by mature students
who require or desire a high
school credential.
Requirements
Minimum of 100 credits, 56
compulsory: English Language
Arts, social studies, mathematics,
science, physical education, CALM.
*15 credits in Français needed for
Francophone.
Minimum of 80 credits,
41 compulsory: English
Language Arts, mathematics,
science, social studies,
CALM,
PE 10, Occupational &
workplace components.
Can be nominated by principal or
assistant principal.
Intended for students going to:
- community-based services,
- workforce in supported position,
- non-credit post-secondary
program.
100 credits through
combination of
classroom credits, additional
high school courses, adult
education classes and
experience, OR
Success on GED tests.
Assessment
Diploma exams required in English
Language Arts and social studies
Diploma exams not required
Diploma exams not required
Five General Education
Development (GED) tests:
OR Earn 100 credits and
write diploma exams in ELA
and social studies
KEY FINDINGS
Phase I
Viewed as springboard to
employment or entrance into
post-secondary institutions.
Respected credential but lacking
choice and flexibility for Alberta’s
increasingly diverse student
Limited access to 30-level
occupational courses.
Many schools unable to offer
range of courses.
Not often recognized by
employers as a credential.
Tangible indicator of
high school completion.
Ensures student recognition
for efforts, regardless of ability.
Logistics and financial
resources for upgrading to
complete requirements often
a roadblock.
Diploma does not allow
access to most Alberta post-
100
Years of
Credentialing
1912-13 – Grade 8 Leaving Examination
1923 – Six different diplomas
1936 – A single diploma of 100 credits
1950’s – Approximately 6% attend university
1960’s – Three different diplomas for composite high schools
100
Years of
Credentialing
1970’s – Provincial examinations discontinued
1980’s – Provincial examinations re-introduced; two diplomas
1990’s – Single high school diploma and IOP certificate
2006 – Certificate of High School Achievement added
2009 – Certificate of High School Completion added
What questions,
concerns or
suggestions do you
have regarding
high school
credentialing?
Government of Alberta
If you have more
questions or are
interested
in organizing a focus
group, contact:
Victoria.Forchuk@gov.ab.ca
780-415-9580
Government of Alberta
Thank You!
Designing transformation together
Government of Alberta