F.A.Q.'s

1. What is dual credit?

Programming that is authorized and funded by Alberta Education in which grade 10, 11, or 12 students can earn both high school credits and credits that count toward a post-secondary certificate, diploma, or degree, including a journeyperson certificate. 

  • High school credits earned count toward course and credit requirements of the Alberta High School Diploma or the Alberta Certificate of High School Achievement. 
  • Post-secondary credits earned may count toward a post-secondary certificate, diploma, or degree through partial or full completion of post-secondary requirements. 

2. My school authority has never been involved in dual credit before. What is the first step we should take? 

  • The first step in offering a dual credit opportunity to your students is to establish a contractual agreement with a post-secondary partner. Several Alberta post-secondary institutions are experienced in the delivery of dual credit programming and are able to guide you through this process. 
  • Should you decide to partner with a post-secondary institution who is new to dual credit, a sample Memorandum of Understanding can be found in the Resources and Data section of this website. 
  • Additional background information regarding setting up a dual credit opportunity can also be found on Alberta Education's Dual credit - planning and programming page. 

3. How can we find out what dual credit opportunities already exist?

  •  Information regarding dual credit partners and opportunities will be available in the Partners and Programs section of this website.  

4. What steps would a school authority take if there was a course that was of interest to their students but was not yet approved by Alberta Education?