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.

Through the Diploma Programme, schools are able to develop students who:

• have excellent breadth and depth of knowledge
• flourish physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically
• study at least two languages
• excel in traditional academic subjects

For more information, please contact the IB Coordinator at these IB High Schools:

• Archbishop MacDonald Catholic High School 
• Holy Trinity Catholic High School