Alberta High School Program
Flexible course sequences catering to a variety of learning goals
CIS is accredited by the Ministry of Education in the province of Alberta, Canada. As such, we are authorized to use the curriculum developed by Alberta Education and to issue Alberta high school diplomas in accordance with the requirements established by Alberta Education. The Alberta High School Program is a three-year program for students in Grades 10-12. It offers a structured exploration of subject matter and encourages inquiry.
CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK
To obtain an Alberta high school diploma, students must earn at least 100 credits by completing all required courses and selected complementary courses. Students choose complementary courses that support their individual learning goals. New complementary courses are added each school year.
Most courses have at least two versions: one that emphasizes abstract challenges and one that emphasizes practical challenges. Students can choose the version of each course that is the best fit for them.
Please see the Alberta high school diploma requirements for detailed credit information.
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English Language Arts
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Career and Technology Studies
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Social Studies
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Fine Arts (Music, Drama, Visual Art)
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Mathematics
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Second languages (French, Mandarin, Khmer)
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Science (Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
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Leadership Fundamentals
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Physical Education
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Career and Life Management
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