TIS and the
Alberta High School Diploma

TIS is proud to offer the Alberta High School Diploma program for students in Grades 10 and 12. We maintain high standards for all graduating students, and the curriculum emphasizes the development of higher-order thinking and learning skills.

Our Graduates

Our high school program prepares students for success in post-secondary education and adult life. This accredited international curriculum provides opportunities to explore subjects in depth, ensuring readiness for universities and colleges. A strong emphasis is placed on critical thinking, encouraging students to question established norms while developing and reflecting on their own perspectives.

We are proud to report that 100% of our graduates have received offers of admission from over 350 universities worldwide, including prestigious institutions such as the University of Oxford, Purdue University, the University of Washington, the University of Michigan, King's College London, Imperial College London, and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Alberta High School Diploma Graduation Requirements

Alberta has specific requirements that students must meet to earn their high school diploma. Additionally, students planning to attend university will need to complete extra courses to satisfy university and specific postsecondary program entrance requirements, as all TIS students are considered Alberta students for admission purposes.

The Alberta High School Program features two levels for some core subjects—Dash 1 and Dash 2—where Dash 1 is the more rigorous option. Some universities require Dash 1 courses, while others do not. It is essential to enroll in the most challenging program and achieve the highest possible results at TIS to gain admission to top universities.

Students must successfully complete certain courses and earn a minimum of 100 credits. Of these, approximately 58 credits will be obtained through mandatory courses, which include English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, and Career & Life Management. Students will select additional core and/or optional courses to fulfill the remaining credit requirements. At TIS, we offer a variety of optional courses, including Mandarin, Music, Art, Drama, Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Robotics, Architecture, and French.

Alberta High School Diploma Requirements:

English 30-1 or 30-2.
Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2.
Mathematics 20-1 or 20-2 or 20-3.
Science 20 or 24 or Biology 20 or Chemistry 20 or Physics 20*
Physical Education 10.
Career and Life Management (CALM) 20

10 Credits in any combination from:

Career and Technology Studies (CTS) courses
Fine Arts courses
Second Languages courses
Physical Education 20 and/or 30
Locally developed courses in CTS, fine arts, or second languages

10 Credits in any 30-level course (in addition to a 30-level English Language Arts and a 30-level Social Studies course as specified above)

These courses may include:

30-level locally developed courses
Advanced level (3000 series) in Career and Technology Studies courses
Work Experience 35
Special Projects 30