Frequently Asked Questions

If I am not an Edmonton Catholic School Division (ECSD) student, can I take a course with Edmonton Catholic School of Alternative Education?

Please call 780-441-6080 for more information

What is a prerequisite? Is it required?

Prerequisite courses are courses required to be completed before entering the sequential course

A student who has achieved a mark of 50% or higher in each course is eligible to take the next or high school course in that sequence

For further questions or for students with a high school diploma, please call 780-441-6080 or visit ae.ecsd.net

If I’m an International Student in Canada with a study permit, can I take a summer course with Alternative Education?

For more information, contact International Services at 780-441-6080.

Where can I obtain my Detailed Academic Report (DAR)?

Detailed Academic Reports (DAR) can be accessed through myPass on the Alberta Education website at https://public.education.alberta.ca/PASI/mypass/welcome

When can I pick up my course material for a self-paced or online course?

Students registered in a self-paced course may pick up their materials starting on May 29 upon finalizing registration with payment. Course pick up is by appointment only; call 780-441-6080.

How will I know the status of my classroom- based summer school course?

You will receive an email advising the status of your course once it has been determined

If your course is cancelled, you will receive an email advising you to call 780-441-6080. Every effort will be made to accommodate cancelled course registrations

Note that classes are subject to enrolment minimums and courses may be relocated to another summer school site

I’m having difficulty registering online.

Students must have either their 9-digit Alberta Student Number (ASN) or ECSD ID number to register

There may be an account already associated with the student profile

If you are experiencing difficulties registering, please refer to this page https://www.ecsd.net/registration-help or call 780-441-6080 for assistance

I’m writing a diploma in August, what do I do?

Refer to the Alberta Education website for updated diploma information at (https://www.alberta.ca/diploma-exams-overview.aspx#jumplinks-0)