Advanced Placement
The Advanced Placement program is a rigorous academic program designed to provide motivated high school students with post-secondary-level academic courses. Based on their performance on AP examinations, students can earn credit or advanced placement from most universities, including the University of Alberta.
The AP Program provides:
- A selection of academic courses at the post-secondary level taken in high school
- Academic skill development in writing research, problem-solving, critical thinking, and responsibility
- Increased confidence and readiness for post-secondary studies
- The opportunity to take courses in specific areas of student interest and ability
For more information, please contact the AP Coordinator at these AP High Schools:
Archbishop O’Leary Catholic High School
Austin O’Brien Catholic High School
J.H. Picard Catholic Elementary/Jr/Sr High School
Louis St. Laurent Catholic Jr/Sr High School
Mother Margaret Mary Catholic High School
St. Francis Xavier Catholic High School
St. Oscar Romero Catholic High School
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is designed for highly motivated high school students and offers rigorous preparation for post-secondary education. IB students receive priority registration and admission as well as advanced placement or credit in universities, including the University of Alberta.
The IB Programme encourages students to:
- Develop a desire to seek intellectual excellence
- Promote the ideals of international understanding and responsible citizenship
- Become critical and compassionate thinkers
- Be lifelong learners and informed participants in local and world affairs
- Become conscious of the shared humanity that binds all people together while respecting the variety of cultures and attitudes.
For more information, please contact the IB Coordinator at these IB High Schools:
Archbishop MacDonald Catholic High School
Holy Trinity Catholic High School