Revised November 3, 2015
2015 – 2016
PROVINCIAL
DIPLOMA
EXAMINATION
PROCEDURES
FOR
DISTANCE LEARNING
STUDENTS
Revised November 3, 2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Diploma Examination Procedures..............................................................1
Diploma Examination Significant Dates for ADLC Students......................2
Grade 12 Diploma Examination Schedule............................................ 3 – 7
Writing Centres for Diploma Examinations.................................................8
Quest A+.....................................................................................................9
Diploma Rewrite Students..........................................................................9
myPass.....................................................................................................10
ADLC – Other Important Information........................................................11
Diploma Examination Registration Form..................................................13
Special Accommodations Information......................................................15
Application for Accommodations for Students with Special
Diploma Examination Writing Needs........................................... 17– 18
Out of Province/Country Special Writing Centre Information...................19
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained
in this booklet is accurate at the time of publication. Alberta Distance
Learning Centre has no obligation to provide additional notice to students
should diploma examination policies or dates of administration of diploma
examinations be changed by Alberta Education, Learner Assessment Branch.
Students may confirm examination dates by telephone: Phone toll-free at
1-866-774-5333 ext. 5255. Check Alberta Education's website for updates:
http://education.alberta.ca/admin/testing/diplomaexams.aspx.
Revised November 3, 2015
2015 – 2016
ALBERTA DISTANCE LEARNING CENTRE
DIPLOMA EXAMINATION PROCEDURES
FOR SENIOR HIGH STUDENTS
Step One:
Choose the course and diploma sitting in which you are interested. (pp. 3-7)
Step Two:
Complete the required personal information portion of the registration form (page 13).
Then take the form to the school where you are writing the exam to have the school's
information added. If you are writing at University of Alberta Dentistry/Pharmacy Building,
11304 – 89 Avenue NW, Edmonton, or the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
(SAIT) in Calgary, the school portion should be ignored.
Step Three: Send the completed form to ADLC for processing.
Step Four:
Students must have their Alberta Student Number and a valid photo ID to be eligible
to write the diploma exam. It is the student's responsibility to know exactly which
diploma exam they need to be writing.
Rewrites fees must be paid if you have written the diploma exam within the last two years.
Rewrite students must register directly with Alberta Education, see page 9.
Students with special needs must contact ADLC immediately.
(Toll-free: 1-866-774-5333 ext. 5255)
This information is subject to change by Alberta Education. Please access Alberta Education's
website at http://www.education.alberta.ca/admin/testing/diplomaexams.aspx to confirm dates
and writing centres.
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Revised November 3, 2015
Diploma Examinations 2015 – 2016
Significant Dates for ADLC Students
Diploma Examination Session
November 2015
January 2016
April 2016
June 2016
August 2016
Students must
complete, and
submit last
gradable:
October 16, 2015
See ADLC
deadline for course
completion below.
March 25, 2016
See ADLC
deadline for course
completion below.
See ADLC
Deadline for course
completion below.
ADLC deadline
for receipt of all
accommodation
requests for
students with
special diploma
examination writing
needs
September 24, 2015
October 23, 2015
February 23, 2016
April 4, 2016
June 27, 2016
ADLC deadline
for all diploma
examination
registrations
September 24, 2015
October 23, 2015
February 23, 2016
April 4, 2016
June 27, 2016
ADLC deadline for
course transfers
September 24, 2015
October 26, 2015
February 25, 2016
April 15, 2016
June 24, 2016
ADLC deadline for
course completion
October 23, 2015*
January 16, 2016
April 12, 2016*
June 16, 2016‡
August 9, 2016‡
School administer
diploma
examinations
according to the
schedule
November 2 - 9,
2015
January 13 - 28,
2016
April 6 - 14, 2016
June 13 - 28, 2016
August 3 - 11, 2016
Results Statements
are distributed
to students.
Effective April 2015
transcripts will
ONLY be available
on myPass.
November 20, 2015
Alberta Education
deadline for
receiving rescore
results
December 1, 2015
March 3, 2016
May 9, 2016
July 29, 2016
September 2, 2016
Rescore results
are distributed to
students
December 8, 2015
March 21, 2016
May 13, 2016
August 24, 2016
September 12, 2016
February 22, 2016
April 29, 2016
July 18, 2016
August 24, 2016
Effective April 2015 transcripts will only be available on myPass.
* Students who do not meet this deadline are not eligible to write November and April diploma examinations.
‡ Students who do not meet this deadline risk not having their school awarded mark blended with their diploma examination mark
when Result Statements are distributed.
Note: Alberta Education deadlines are subject to change.
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Revised November 3, 2015
Grade 12 Diploma Examination Schedule
2015 – 2016 School Year
The grade 12 diploma examinations must be administered according to the dates and times
indicated in this schedule. †Adjustments may not be made to examination starting times. All
Part (ie) B examinations are secured.
NOVEMBER 2015
ADLC Registration deadline is September 24, 2015
Monday, November 2
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
English Language Arts 30-1 Part A
English Language Arts 30-2 Part A
Tuesday, November 3
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Social Studies 30-1 Part(ie) A
Social Studies 30-2 Part(ie) A
Wednesday, November 4
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
English Language Arts 30-1 Part B
English Language Arts 30-2 Part B
Thursday, November 5
9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Social Studies 30-1 Part(ie) B
Social Studies 30-2 Part(ie) B
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
Mathematics 30-1
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Chemistry 30
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
Biology 30
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Physics 30
Friday, November 6
Monday, November 9
Alberta Distance Learning Centre course completion deadline is October 23, 2015.
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Refer to Alberta Education's website http://education.alberta.ca/admin/testing/diplomaexams.aspx
Revised November 3, 2015
Grade 12 Diploma Examination Schedule
2015 – 2016 School Year Continued
The grade 12 diploma examinations must be administered according to the dates and times
indicated in this schedule. †Adjustments may not be made to examination starting times. All
Part (ie) B examinations are secured.
JANUARY 2016
ADLC Registration deadline is October 23, 2015
Wednesday, January 13
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
English Language Arts 30-1 Part A
English Language Arts 30-2 Part A
Thursday, January 14
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Social Studies 30-1 Part(ie) A
Social Studies 30-2 Part(ie) A
Friday, January 15
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
Français 30-1 Partie A
French Language Arts 30-1 Part A
Tuesday, January 19
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
English Language Arts 30-1 Part B
English Language Arts 30-2 Part B
Wednesday, January 20
9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Social Studies 30-1 Part(ie) B
Social Studies 30-2 Part(ie) B
Thursday, January 21
9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
Français 30-1 Partie B
French Language Arts 30-1 Part B
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
Biology 30
Monday, January 25
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
Mathematics 30-1
Mathematics 30-2
Tuesday, January 26
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
Physics 30
Wednesday, January 27
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
Chemistry 30
Thursday, January 28
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
Science 30
Friday, January 22
Alberta Distance Learning Centre course completion deadline is January 9, 2016.
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Refer to Alberta Education's website http://education.alberta.ca/admin/testing/diplomaexams.aspx
Revised November 3, 2015
Grade 12 Diploma Examination Schedule
2015 – 2016 School Year (Continued)
The grade 12 diploma examinations must be administered according to the dates and times
indicated in this schedule. †Adjustments may not be made to examination starting times. All
Part (ie) B examinations are secured.
APRIL 2016
ADLC Registration deadline is February 23, 2016
Wednesday, April 6
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
English Language Arts 30-1 Part A
English Language Arts 30-2 Part A
Thursday, April 7
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Social Studies 30-1 Part(ie) A
Social Studies 30-2 Part(ie) A
Friday, April 8
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
English Language Arts 30-1 Part B
English Language Arts 30-2 Part B
Monday, April 11
9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Social Studies 30-1 Part(ie) B
Social Studies 30-2 Part(ie) B
Tuesday, April 12
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
NEW
Mathematics 30-1
Mathematics 30–2 Digital Only
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Chemistry 30
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
Biology 30
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Physics 30
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
Science 30* Digital Only
Wednesday, April 13
Thursday, April 14
Alberta Distance Learning Centre course completion deadline is April 4, 2016.
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Refer to Alberta Education's website http://education.alberta.ca/admin/testing/diplomaexams.aspx
Revised November 3, 2015
Grade 12 Diploma Examination Schedule
2015 – 2016 School Year (Continued)
The grade 12 diploma examinations must be administered according to the dates and times
indicated in this schedule. †Adjustments may not be made to examination starting times. All
Part (ie) B examinations are secured.
JUNE 2016
ADLC Registration deadline is April 4, 2016
Monday, June 13
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
English Language Arts 30-1 Part A
English Language Arts 30-2 Part A
Tuesday, June 14
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Social Studies 30-1 Part(ie) A
Social Studies 30-2 Part(ie) A
Wednesday, June 15
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
Français 30-1 Partie A
French Language Arts 30-1 Part A
Thursday, June 16
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
English Language Arts 30-1 Part B
English Language Arts 30-2 Part B
Friday, June 17
9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Social Studies 30-1 Part(ie) B
Social Studies 30-2 Part(ie) B
Monday, June 20
9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
Français 30-1 Partie B
French Language Arts 30-1 Part B
Tuesday, June 21
National Aboriginal Day – No Exams Scheduled
Wednesday, June 22
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
Biology 30
Thursday, June 23
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
Chemisty 30
Friday, June 24
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
Mathematics 30-1
Mathematics 30-2
Monday, June 27
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
Physics 30
Tuesday, June 28
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
Science 30 ( French translation is
digital only)
Note: Tuesday, June 21 is Aboriginal Day – no examinations are scheduled.
Alberta Distance Learning Centre course completion deadline is June 3, 2016.
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Refer to Alberta Education's website http://education.alberta.ca/admin/testing/diplomaexams.aspx
Revised November 3, 2015
Grade 12 Diploma Examination Schedule
2015 – 2016 School Year (Continued)
The grade 12 diploma examinations must be administered according to the dates and times
indicated in this schedule. †Adjustments may not be made to examination starting times. All
Part (ie) B examinations are secured.
AUGUST 2016
ADLC Registration deadline is June 27, 2016
Wednesday, August 3
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
English Language Arts 30-1 Part A
English Language Arts 30-2 Part A
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Français 30-1 Partie A
French Language Arts 30-1 Part A
Thursday, August 4
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Social Studies 30-1 Part(ie) A
Social Studies 30-2 Part(ie) A
Friday, August 5
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
English Language Arts 30-1 Part B
English Language Arts 30-2 Part B
1:00 to 3:30 p.m.
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Français 30-1 Partie B
French Language Arts 30-1 Part B
Monday, August 8
9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Social Studies 30-1 Part(ie) B
Social Studies 30-2 Part(ie) B
Tuesday, August 9
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
Mathematics 30-1
Mathematics 30-2
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
Biology 30
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Physics 30
9:00 to 12:00 p.m.
Chemistry 30
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Science 30
Wednesday, August 10
Thursday, August 11
Alberta Distance Learning Centre course completion deadline is August 1, 2016.
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Writing Centres for the November, April and August
Diploma Exams
Barrhead – ADLC Main Campus (4601– 63 Ave.)...................................................... School Code – 0099
Calgary – Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
(Contact Alberta Education for further information)................................................... School Code – 9996
Edmonton – University of Alberta, Dentistry/Pharmacy Building .............................. School Code – 1223
11304 – 89 Avenue NW
For a list of other writing centres in August please go to:
http://www.education.alberta.ca/media/6446780/dip-gib-2011-12-entire.pdf The writing centres
are listed on page 20.
Writing centres in Nunavut are designated as needed. Please contact Northwest Territories Education
at 867-473-2612.
Writing centres in NWT are designated as needed. Please contact Nunavut Department of Education
at 867-920-6235.
Writing Centres for the January and June Diploma Exams
January 2016 and June 2016 Examinations
These diploma examinations are administered in all accredited Alberta high schools that offer
Grade 12 diploma examination courses. ADLC diploma students may choose to write at a high school
or one of the writing centres listed below. For more information e-mail our exams department at
exams@adlc.ca or call toll-free: 1-866-774-5333, ext. 5255.
ADLC Writing Centres (January and June)
Barrhead – ADLC Main Campus (4601– 63 Ave.)...................................................... School Code – 0099
Calgary – Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) (1301–16 Ave. NW)........ School Code – 9996
Edmonton – January and June................................................................................ School Code – 1223
University of Alberta, Dentistry/Pharmacy Building
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Quest A+ for the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology,
Calgary, (SAIT) or University of Alberta Dentistry/Pharmacy
Building, 11304 – 89 Avenue NW, Edmonton
Students who want or need to use a computer for either Social Studies or English Language Arts
Part A, the essay portion of these exams, and are attending the Southern Alberta Institute of
Technology in Calgary (SAIT) Campus or the University of Alberta Dentistry/Pharmacy Building,
11304 – 89 Avenue NW, Edmonton must bring their own personal laptop. There are no available
computers at these locations for student use. If you choose to use your personal laptop, it must be
PC, Mac, or a Chromebook. The battery life must last for the duration of the exam which is typically
three hours. We cannot guarantee a power outlet.
Prior to the diploma exam, you must install the program Locked Browser. This is an Alberta Education
requirement.
How to Install Locked Browser?
1. Check and complete the following software updates:
Adobe Flash Player 15
Microsoft Silverlight
2. Use Chrome or Internet Explorer only
3. Use this link to download Locked Browser for PC:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/a5lwx1gdeg6dp4w/QAP Locked Browser Win v1.0.5.16 201310-22 Lab.exe
Or the following link to download Locked Browser for a Mac:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/zyaxeji14tixgd/QAP Locked Browser Mac v1.0.5.11 2013-0711.zip
4. Before using Locked Browser, be sure all group or team sharing programs are closed.
All students must be pre-registered in order to write the Alberta Education diploma exam.
Students must have their Alberta Student Number and valid photo ID to be eligible to write the
diploma exam. It is the student's responsibility to know exactly which diploma they need to write.
Diploma Rewrite Students
The Alberta Distance Learning Centre cannot accept registrations from rewrite students. A rewrite
student is a student who has previously written a diploma exam in the last two years. There is a
$26.25 non-refundable processing fee ($50.00 fee for unfunded visiting students) for each diploma
exam rewrite registration.
To pay your rewrite fee and to register for the rewrite diploma exam please go online to
http://www. education.alberta.ca/students/exams/rewrites.aspx
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EFFECTIVE APRIL 2, 2015 Alberta Education introduced a secure self-service website for high school
students. Students can access the following information:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
View and print diploma exam results statements
Order official transcripts
View unofficial copy of transcript
View progress toward a credential (diploma or certificate)
View student information
View and print a detailed academic report
Order additional copies of credentials (diploma or certificate)
To request access to myPass visit www.myPass.alberta.ca
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ADLC – Other Important Information
Alberta Distance Learning Centre Senior High Registration Guide 2015–2016
(available online at www.adlc.ca) contains other important information for diploma students,
including Alberta High School Graduation Requirements.
Studying: ADLC has provided an optional Internet resource for diploma exam study at
www.exambank.com. Please contact your ADLC teacher for a username and password.
Final Marks: To be eligible for credit in English 30-1, English 30-2, Social Studies 30-1,
Social Studies 30-2, Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2, Biology 30, Chemistry 30,
Physics 30, and Science 30, students must write the appropriate diploma examination and
attain a final blended mark of 50% or higher. To obtain credit for these courses, students
must complete both Parts A and B of the diploma examination within the same administration
period. In addition to the diploma examination, students must also write a final exam set
by Alberta Distance Learning Centre to qualify for the school-awarded portion of their mark.
Mature students do not require a school-awarded mark. If adults have a school-awarded
mark, Alberta Education grants the higher of the diploma exam or the blended mark as the
final course mark.
Contact Information – ADLC Exams Department
If you have any questions or need more information, e-mail ADLC Exams Department at:
exams@adlc.ca or call toll-free 1-866-774-5333, ext 5255.
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Diploma Examination Registration Form 2015 – 2016
Revised November 3, 2015
NOTE: All persons writing a diploma examination must have and provide their valid Alberta Education Student Number.
ALBERTA STUDENT
NUMBER
Diploma examination registration deadline
dates, by session:
November 2015 session: September 24, 2015
January 2016 session : October 23, 2015
April 2016 session: February 23, 2016
June 2016 session: April 4, 2016
August 2016 session: June 27, 2016
SURNAME
LEGAL FIRST AND
MIDDLE NAMES
OTHER NAME(S)
KNOWN BY
BIRTH DATE
Year
Month
Day
Sex
M - Male
F - Female
TELEPHONE
(eg. 95 jul 20)
E-MAIL ADDRESS
PERMANENT
ADDRESS
Apt/Street/Ave/P.O. Box/Route
Village/Town/City
Province Postal Code
Diploma Examination(s) To Be Written
English
French
November Diploma
ADLC registration
deadline
September 24, 2015
January Diploma
ADLC registration
deadline
October 23, 2015
April Diploma
ADLC registration
deadline
February 23, 2016
June Diploma
ADLC registration
deadline
April 4, 2016
August Diploma
ADLC registration
deadline
June 27, 2016
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
Digital Only
Physics 30
Science 30
Digital Only
Social Studies 30–1
Social Studies 30–2
Notes: To request the use of a computer to write diploma examinations, you must contact the principal of the school
at which you intend to write well in advance of the writing date. Some schools may not be able to accommodate your
request. If you require accommodations for the writing of a diploma examination you must complete the Application for
Accommodations form by the deadline date.
You will find exam dates, times, forms, and other essential information in the ADLC diploma exam booklet on the website
at www.adlc.ca.
The General Information Bulletin is available on the Alberta Education website at http://education.alberta.ca/admin/
testing/diplomaexams.aspx.
I will complete and submit all work for this course, including the final exam, before writing the diploma exam.
Yes
No
Writing centre where you intend to write the examination(s):
Writing Centre Name: _______________________________________________ Writing Centre Code:______________________
Writing Centre Principal’s Signature (if applicable) _______________________________________________________________
This form must be submitted to:
ADLC Exams Department
exams@adlc.ca
Fax: 780-674-7593
Toll Free: 1-866-774-5333 ext. 5255
Revised November 3, 2015
Special Accommodations Information
Alberta Education has approved the accommodations listed below for students with special diploma
examination writing needs. Contact our Exams Department for further information,
toll-free at 1-866-774-5333, ext. 5255.
Accommodation 1: CD version for students with visual impairment
Accommodation 2: CD version for students with learning or physical disability
Accommodation 3: additional writing time
Accommodation 5: scribe
Accommodation 6: large-print version
Accommodation 7: Braille version
Accommodation 8: reader
Accommodation 9: sign language interpreter
Accommodation 10: taped response
Accommodation 16: miscellaneous (Please specify on Principal’s/Chief Presiding Examiner’s
Statement)
If you require special accommodations for your diploma exam, please complete the Application
for Accommodations form at the back of this booklet and send to exams@adlc.ca along with the
applicable documentation to support the application (ie. IPP, Psychological Assessment).
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Application for Accommodations for Students with Special Diploma
Exam Writing Needs 2015–2016
ALBERTA STUDENT
NUMBER
SURNAME
LEGAL FIRST AND
MIDDLE NAMES
Year
Month
Day
SEX
BIRTH DATE
M–Male
F–Female
TELEPHONE
(e.g., 95 Jul 20)
Apt/Street/Ave/P.O. Box/Route
PERMANENT
ADDRESS
Village/Town/City
Province
1.
Postal Code
Exam administration session for which this request applies (use a separate application form for each session)
November 2015; deadline for application: October 1, 2015
January 2016; deadline for application: November 2, 2015
April 2016; deadline for application: February 29, 2016
2.
June 2016; deadline for application: April 8, 2016
August 2016; deadline for application: July 12, 2016
Requested accommodation(s) by exam (or exam part) and language
For each exam or exam part to be written, indicate the language of the exam and identify the specific accommodation(s)
being requested, by number, as indicated in the list and example below. Use the full exam name e.g., English Language
Arts 30–1; Science 30. If requesting different accommodations for the part(ie) A and part(ie) B sections of a language arts
or social studies examination, specify the accommodations for each part in a separate column e.g. Social 30–1 Part A;
Social 30–1 Part B.
No. 1
No. 2
No. 3
No. 4
No. 5
No. 6
No. 7
No. 8
CD for Visually Impaired Students
CD for Students with Learning or Physical Disability
Extra Time
Frequent Breaks
Scribe
Large print
Braille
Reader
Biology 30
Exam
English
French
Exam
English
French
Exam
English
French
No. 9
No. 10
No. 11
No. 12
No. 13
No. 14
No. 15
No. 16
Sign Language Interpreter
Recorded Response
Franklin Language Master
Coloured Paper
Text-to-speech software
Speech-to-text software
Ambient noise
Miscellaneous (specify)
Exam
English
French
Exam
English
French
Exam
English
French
# 2-CD
#3-Extra Time
#6-Large Print
•
School where the course(s) are or were taken
School Name
•
School Code:
Writing centre where the exam(s) will be written.
Writing Centre Name
School Code:
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Alberta Education – Accommodation Request Form for School Year 2015–16
August 2015
Student Name:
3.
Student ASN:
Rationale for the requested accommodation(s) (see Special Cases & Accommodations section of the General Information
Bulletin for details about the requirements for supporting documentation)
This student is not registered with a current special education code and has a learning disability (attach supporting documents):
This student has the following diagnosed chronic medical condition(s) (attach supporting documents):
This student is requesting a unique accommodation, other than the listed accommodation types:
4.
I attest that the history of use of the requested accommodation(s) for exam writing purposes is on file at the school
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Process manager, signature, date
5.
Student and parent/guardian declaration
I was permitted and regularly used the requested accommodation(s) when writing exams for the course(s) for which
the accommodation(s) is/are being requested.
The information provided on this application form is true, accurate, and complete.
Signature of Student
Signature of Parent or Guardian (if student is under 18 years of age)
6.
Date
E-mail Address
Date
E-mail Address
Application Process Manager sign-off
To be completed by the principal of the Alberta high school the student is currently attending or his/her delegate.
School Code
School Name
Name
School Telephone
Please Print
E-mail Address
Area Code
Extension #
Fax Number
Area Code
Signature
Date
The personal information collected on this form is being collected under the authority of section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
Act, and will be used to administer and process the writing and/or rewriting of diploma exam(s). It will be treated in accordance with the privacy protection
provision of Part 2 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have any questions about the collection of this information, contact the
Director, Exam Administration, at 780-427-0010 (to be connected toll-free within Alberta, first dial 780-310-0000).
This form must be submitted to:
Alberta Education, Special Cases and Accommodations
44 Capital Blvd.
10044 – 108 Street
Edmonton AB T5J 5E6
E-mail: special.cases@gov.ab.ca
Phone: (780) 427-0010 Fax: (780) 492-1153
To be connected toll-free within Alberta, dial 310-0000
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Alberta Education – Accommodation Request Form for School Year 2015–16
August 2015
Revised November 3, 2015
Out of Province/Country Special Writing Centre
Information
This process needs to begin as soon as you enroll in a diploma level course. Please be aware
that your application to establish a Special Writing Centre does not guarantee its approval and
you must be willing to travel back to Alberta to write your diploma examination should your
writing centre be denied.
1. After enrolling in a Grade 12 Diploma Course, you are advised to contact ADLC Exam
Department at exams@adlc.ca to begin the procedures required to establish a Special Writing
Center.
2. Student and/or parent must identify a suitable exam supervisor.
The proposed exam supervisor must:
• Be a certified teacher fluent at reading and speaking either English or French, depending on
the language of the examination(s) to be administered.
• Work in the accredited school where the exam is to be administered.
• Not have taught or tutored the student in the diploma exam subject, nor have a vested
interest in the student’s successful completion of the course.
• Provide a valid physical address to where diploma exam is to be delivered, delivery
signature is required by courier.
• Provide a valid e-mail address of school principal and proposed supervisor. This must be
at the school's domain. Hotmail, Yahoo, and gmail types of e-mail addresses for supervisor
and principal will not be accepted by Alberta Education.
3. Student/parent and proposed exam supervisor must review Alberta Education's directives,
rules, and procedures associated with the establishment and writing of a diploma examination
at a Special Writing Centre. These can be found at:
http://www.education.alberta.ca/admin/testing/diplomaexams/diplomabulletin.aspx
Click on Special Cases and read pages 5-9.
4. Student/parent and supervisor to complete appropriate instructions as required by ADLC
Exams Department. Instructions will be forwarded after initial contact.
Should you have questions about this process, please contact:
Exams Department
Alberta Distance Learning Centre
Box 4000
Barrhead, Alberta, Canada T7N 1P4
E-mail: exams@adlc.ca
Within Canada: 1-866-774-5333, Ext 5255
If you live outside of Canada, consult your Local Telephone Authority for Canada’s Country Code, and
then dial 1-780-674-5333, Ext 5255.
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DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Refer to Alberta Education's website http://education.alberta.ca/admin/testing/diplomaexams.aspx
adlc.ca
1-866-774-5333
info@adlc.ca
Alberta Distance Learning Centre
Box 4000 4601 – 63 Avenue
Barrhead, Alberta T7N 1P4