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Need a High School Diploma?

You may or may not have to go back to school to get the qualifications you need for the post-secondary program you want.
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Understand Your Education Needs

You may know that you want to take more education and training. You may even know what you want to do when you finish. But making sure you get there means thinking about the ways you learn best.
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How to Get Your High School Diploma in Alberta

If you left high school early, if you need a few more credits or better marks, or if you attended school in a country with different requirements, you might want to consider upgrading or finishing high school.
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Make Your Dreams a Reality

Your hopes and dreams are much more than wishful thinking. They’re the vision you have of yourself in your future. Your dreams are a key step in exploring who you are, what you want, and how you get there. Start your career planning with your dreams.
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Part-Time Learning Options

Going to school part-time can give you flexibility to work while you study, take care of your family, or ease your course load.
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Get High School Transcripts

If you are thinking about post–secondary education, you will need to request your high school transcripts or a Detailed Academic Report.
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Alberta Student Aid

Alberta Student Aid provides financial resources to Albertans to support their post-secondary education.
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High School and Upgrading Programs
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Occupations by High School Subject

Explore occupations based on the high school subjects that you’re good at or are interested in.
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Resources for Mature Students

For an adult student, there’s more to going back to school than studying. Learn to set goals, search for information, and decide what steps you need to take to make your return to school a successful one.

Be Successful

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Success at School: It’s About More Than Marks

To do well at school, you have to know how to conduct yourself as you work with classmates, instructors, and others involved in your learning. When you know what’s expected of you, you’ll do better at school, in your future jobs, and in your every-day life.
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How to Study Effectively

Finding enough time to study—and using that time effectively—can be a challenge for many students. The good news is that good study habits can be learned.
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Feel More Confident About Writing Exams

Find out some ways you can lower your fear of writing tests and improve your chances of passing.
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Going Back to School: Fitting Everything In

Time is your most precious resource. Think about how you spend your time now, and how you could free up the time you need to succeed at school.
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Read Student Stories About Paying for School

Find examples of how real Alberta students pay for their post-secondary education. Get ideas for different ways you can cover your costs.
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