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Diploma Exam PreparationGrade 12 Exams

All students registered in Biology 30, Chemistry 30, English Language Arts 30-1, English Language Arts 30-2, Pure Math 30, Applied Math 30, Physics 30, Science 30, Social Studies 30 and Social Studies 33 are required to write a Diploma Exam in order to receive credits and a final mark.

  • Prepare for Success: Chinook offers Diploma Exam Preparation courses to help you prepare for Provincial Diploma Exams.
  • Diploma Examination Schedules: Alberta Education (external link) provides updated schedules

Mark Determination

The final blended mark for each of these courses is made up of 50% derived from the school-awarded mark and 50% of the Diploma Exam mark - except where mature student status applies.

For students with Mature Student Status, the final mark is determined by either the blended mark (school-awarded mark plus Diploma Exam mark) or the Diploma Exam mark only, depending on which is the highest mark.

Testing Information

  • Personal Identification: Students must present identification that includes their signature and photograph. One of the following documents is acceptable: Driver's license, Passport or Chinook Learning Services Student Identification card (available from Registration, Room 162 at Viscount Bennett Centre)
  • Testing Location: Diploma Exams will be written at Viscount Bennett Centre
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