--- title: "Alberta Curriculum Guide: Grades K-12 | Noble Educators" description: "Alberta curriculum guide covering PATs, Diploma Exams, 100-credit graduation rules and Math 30-1 style course naming." image: "https://nobleeducators.com/og-image.jpg" url: "https://nobleeducators.com/canada/alberta/" --- ![Government of Alberta official mark](https://nobleeducators.com/canada/logos/alberta.webp) Province curriculum guide # Alberta Curriculum Guide: Kindergarten to Grade 12 Alberta is defined by active curriculum renewal, Provincial Achievement Tests in Grades 6 and 9, Grade 12 Diploma Exams, and senior course names such as Math 30-1. [Ask on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/+916201498570?text=Hi%21+I%27m+looking+for+tutoring+that+follows+the+Alberta+curriculum.+Can+you+help%3F) [Official source](https://www.alberta.ca/programs-of-study) ![Student wearing headphones and working in a notebook beside a laptop](https://nobleeducators.com/homepage/feature-student.webp) Live, one-to-one learning Noble Educators Grades K-Grade 12 Assessments PATs + Diploma Exams Credential Alberta High School Diploma Senior naming 10/20/30 streams Status Transition · 2026-27 How school is organised ## What families should know before matching a tutor. Alberta Education and Childcare sets programs of study and provincial assessment rules. Families see elementary grades, junior high structures in many divisions, and senior high courses that use the 10, 20 and 30 naming convention. The province is in a transition period because renewed curriculum is being introduced by subject and grade. That means the first research question is not only what grade the student is in, but whether the classroom is using current, renewed or locally phased material. The move into high school changes the conversation. Course names such as Science 10, Math 20-1 or English Language Arts 30-1 tell the tutor the sequence, level and likely post-secondary pressure attached to the work. 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Also searched as: Alberta ELA ### English Language Arts and Literature Alberta has moved to English Language Arts and Literature language in renewed curriculum areas. Students still need reading, writing, speaking, listening and text interpretation, but the curriculum vocabulary asks tutors to connect skills to literature, information texts and communication expectations. [English by grade](https://nobleeducators.com/canada/grade-7/english/) Also searched as: Math 30-1 Alberta ### Mathematics Alberta Mathematics becomes highly pathway-specific in high school. Math 10C can lead toward Math 20-1, Math 30-1 and Math 31, or toward Math 20-2 and Math 30-2, so a tutor needs the exact sequence before choosing examples. [Math by grade](https://nobleeducators.com/canada/grade-7/math/) Also searched as: Alberta Science 10 ### Science Alberta Science moves from broad elementary scientific literacy into Science 10, Biology, Chemistry and Physics sequences. Diploma-exam courses require a different kind of preparation because classroom marks and provincial exam performance combine in the final result. [Science by grade](https://nobleeducators.com/canada/grade-7/science/) Also searched as: Alberta computer science ### Computing / ICT Computing is not always a single elementary subject label. Digital skills may appear through career and technology studies, information and communication technology outcomes, optional high school computing courses and local programming choices. [Computer by grade](https://nobleeducators.com/canada/grade-7/computer/) Assessments ## Alberta assessment context The official provincial assessment names to know are Provincial Achievement Tests and Diploma Exams. PATs are administered to students in Grades 6 and 9 and are designed to show whether students are meeting provincial standards. Diploma Exams apply to Grade 12 diploma exam courses. Alberta public information states that diploma exams are worth 30 percent of the official final mark, with 70 percent from school-awarded coursework, except where special rules or temporary administrations apply. A January 2026 update cancelled some January diploma exams and Grade 9 PATs because of labour disruption. A hub page should therefore point families back to Alberta's assessment schedule rather than pretending every administration is identical every year. Graduation ## Senior years and Alberta 10/20/30 pathways Alberta high school course names communicate both grade level and pathway. The number 10, 20 or 30 usually identifies the high school level, while endings such as -1 and -2 in mathematics identify different routes through post-secondary preparation. Families often ask whether Math 30-1 is required, whether Math 30-2 is enough, or how Science 10 connects to Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Those are pathway questions, not just homework questions. The verified Alberta credential is the Alberta High School Diploma. Alberta public information describes it as requiring at least 100 credits in a high school setting and completion of mandatory courses. Because diploma courses can affect post-secondary planning, graduation and admission planning should be separated. Meeting the diploma rules is not the same as meeting a university or college prerequisite list. Senior course support ## Find your course. Start with a worked example. [Grade 12Math 30-1 · Mathematics 30-1Explore course & worksheet →](https://nobleeducators.com/canada/alberta/grade-12/math/math-30-1/) [Grade 12Math 30-2 · Mathematics 30-2Explore course & worksheet →](https://nobleeducators.com/canada/alberta/grade-12/math/math-30-2/) [Grade 12Math 31 · Mathematics 31Explore course & worksheet →](https://nobleeducators.com/canada/alberta/grade-12/math/math-31/) [Grade 11Math 20-1 · Mathematics 20-1Explore course & worksheet →](https://nobleeducators.com/canada/alberta/grade-11/math/math-20-1/) [Grade 11Math 20-2 · Mathematics 20-2Explore course & worksheet →](https://nobleeducators.com/canada/alberta/grade-11/math/math-20-2/) [Grade 10Math 10C · Mathematics 10CExplore course & worksheet →](https://nobleeducators.com/canada/alberta/grade-10/math/math-10c/) [Grade 12Chemistry 30 · Chemistry 30Explore course & worksheet →](https://nobleeducators.com/canada/alberta/grade-12/science/chemistry-30/) [Grade 12Physics 30 · Physics 30Explore course & worksheet →](https://nobleeducators.com/canada/alberta/grade-12/science/physics-30/) [Grade 12Biology 30 · Biology 30Explore course & worksheet →](https://nobleeducators.com/canada/alberta/grade-12/science/biology-30/) [Grade 11Chemistry 20 · Chemistry 20Explore course & worksheet →](https://nobleeducators.com/canada/alberta/grade-11/science/chemistry-20/) [Grade 11Physics 20 · Physics 20Explore course & worksheet →](https://nobleeducators.com/canada/alberta/grade-11/science/physics-20/) [Grade 11Biology 20 · Biology 20Explore course & worksheet →](https://nobleeducators.com/canada/alberta/grade-11/science/biology-20/) [Grade 12ELA 30-1 · English Language Arts 30-1Explore course & worksheet →](https://nobleeducators.com/canada/alberta/grade-12/english/ela-30-1/) [Grade 11ELA 20-1 · English Language Arts 20-1Explore course & worksheet →](https://nobleeducators.com/canada/alberta/grade-11/english/ela-20-1/) ### Tutor matching in progress. We are building the Canadian curriculum tutor roster for this section. Tell us the province, grade and subject and we will match a tutor directly rather than asking you to pick from a list that is not ready yet. [Ask who's available](https://wa.me/+916201498570?text=Hi%21+I%27d+like+to+know+which+tutors+are+available+for+the+Canadian+curriculum+for+my+child%27s+province+and+grade.) ### CAD pricing for Alberta. Rates are the same nationwide, by course rather than by province, and shown in Canadian dollars on the main Canada page. [See the rate chart](https://nobleeducators.com/canada/#rates) Parent guidance ## What to share before the first session. Alberta parents usually need help interpreting pathways. A student who is doing well in Math 10C may still need advice about whether the -1 or -2 sequence fits the intended program after high school. PAT and Diploma Exam preparation should not become worksheet drilling only. The better question is whether the student can explain their method, manage multi-step problems and sustain accuracy under exam timing. In a transition curriculum environment, parents should keep the course outline, recent assessment rubrics and teacher feedback close. Those documents show the local implementation that a tutor must respect. Questions ## Alberta curriculum FAQ What are Alberta PATs? Provincial Achievement Tests are Alberta assessments for Grades 6 and 9 that report student achievement against provincial standards. How much are Alberta Diploma Exams worth? Alberta states that diploma exams count for 30 percent of the final mark in diploma exam courses, with school-awarded work making up the rest. What is Math 30-1? Math 30-1 is the senior pre-calculus-style mathematics route many Alberta students use for post-secondary programs needing stronger mathematics. How many credits does Alberta require? The Alberta High School Diploma requires at least 100 credits plus mandatory course requirements. Is Alberta curriculum changing? Yes. Alberta has active curriculum renewal, so the current classroom implementation should be checked for the student's grade and subject. Related Canada hubs [Saskatchewan](https://nobleeducators.com/canada/saskatchewan/) [British Columbia](https://nobleeducators.com/canada/british-columbia/) [Manitoba](https://nobleeducators.com/canada/manitoba/) [All Canada curriculum hubs](https://nobleeducators.com/canada/) KEEP EXPLORING ## More ways to learn in Canada. Noble Educators is an independent tutoring service. Provincial and territorial names, flags and curriculum marks belong to their respective governments. 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