High School Diploma
Academic Diploma
This Diploma is similar to a High School Diploma (U.S.) and is usually a pre-requisite for admission to colleges and universities in North America.
To qualify for graduation and the award of the Academic Diploma a student must satisfy the following requirements:
Explanations / Other Specific Requirements
A unit of credit will be given upon successful completion (Grade 3 or higher) of each class meeting at least four class periods per week for a full academic year during which the students must have been in attendance for 85% of instruction per semester. A half credit will be given for successful completion of a class meeting fewer than four class periods per week for a full academic year. A repeated course will not be sanctioned with a second credit.
The transcripts of incoming students shall be evaluated by the Administration. Credits from similar schools may be transferred. The evaluation of credits will be based on certified, previous school records. Academic accomplishments at other schools shall be converted to equivalent credits.
Students must pass English (A or B) in both 11th and 12th grades.
English B counts towards the English requirement.
Successful completion of C.A.S will gain 0.25 credits per semester.
Eleventh and twelfth grade students must take a minimum of six courses each year.
A maximum of seven credits may be earned towards the diploma in each of ninth and tenth grade.
Physical Education and Health and Social Education must be taken for every semester of attendance in grades 9 and 10. Physical education must be taken at all High School grade levels.
In exceptional circumstances some of these requirements may be waived or individual students, particularly one-year seniors, may be exempted from certain requirements at the schools discretion, subject to the approval of the Headmaster and notification to the Board of Management.
This Diploma is similar to a High School Diploma (U.S.) and is usually a pre-requisite for admission to colleges and universities in North America.
To qualify for graduation and the award of the Academic Diploma a student must satisfy the following requirements:
- The completion of eight semesters in Grades 9 through 12 to a satisfactory standard.
- The completion of an Extended Essay (IB) or a Grade 12 Project to a satisfactory standard.
- The accumulation of 25 credits, which include:
| Subjects | Credits |
| English or Language A | 4 |
| Social Science | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Science | 2 |
| Second Language | 2 |
| Creative Studies | 2 |
| Electives | 5 |
| Physical Education | 2 |
| Community, Action and Service | 1 |
| Theory of Knowledge | 1 |
Explanations / Other Specific Requirements
A unit of credit will be given upon successful completion (Grade 3 or higher) of each class meeting at least four class periods per week for a full academic year during which the students must have been in attendance for 85% of instruction per semester. A half credit will be given for successful completion of a class meeting fewer than four class periods per week for a full academic year. A repeated course will not be sanctioned with a second credit.
The transcripts of incoming students shall be evaluated by the Administration. Credits from similar schools may be transferred. The evaluation of credits will be based on certified, previous school records. Academic accomplishments at other schools shall be converted to equivalent credits.
Students must pass English (A or B) in both 11th and 12th grades.
English B counts towards the English requirement.
Successful completion of C.A.S will gain 0.25 credits per semester.
Eleventh and twelfth grade students must take a minimum of six courses each year.
A maximum of seven credits may be earned towards the diploma in each of ninth and tenth grade.
Physical Education and Health and Social Education must be taken for every semester of attendance in grades 9 and 10. Physical education must be taken at all High School grade levels.
In exceptional circumstances some of these requirements may be waived or individual students, particularly one-year seniors, may be exempted from certain requirements at the schools discretion, subject to the approval of the Headmaster and notification to the Board of Management.