Graduation
In Manitoba, students have two primary pathways to earn a high school diploma: the Regular High School Diploma and the Mature Student High School Diploma.
Regular High School Diploma Requirements
To obtain the Regular High School Diploma, students must accumulate a minimum of 30 credits from Grade 9 to Grade 12, comprising both compulsory and optional courses. The compulsory courses are distributed as follows:
- Grade 9 (10F): English Language Arts, Mathematics, Physical Education/Health Education, Science, Social Studies
- Grade 10 (20F): English Language Arts, Mathematics, Physical Education/Health Education, Science, Geography
- Grade 11 (30S): English Language Arts, Mathematics, Physical Education/Health Education, History of Canada
- Grade 12 (40S): English Language Arts, Mathematics, Physical Education/Health Education
In addition to these compulsory courses, students must complete a number of optional courses to meet the 30-credit requirement. It’s important to note that individual schools or school divisions may impose additional requirements beyond the provincial minimum, such as community service or extra credits. Students who fulfill these additional criteria are eligible for both the provincial diploma and the school/school division diploma. However, those who meet only the provincial 30-credit requirement will receive the Manitoba high school diploma.
Diploma Requirements
Regular High School Diploma
To obtain a Regular High School Diploma in Manitoba, students must earn a minimum of 30 credits from a combination of compulsory and optional courses. The breakdown is as follows:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Credits Required | 30 |
| Compulsory Credits | 17 |
| Optional Credits | 13 |
| Compulsory Courses with MBEd code | English Language Arts (10F – 0001, 20F – 0001, 30S – 0092/0093/0094, 40S – 0092/0093/0094) |
| Mathematics (10F – 0080, 20S – 3000/3905, 30S – 3000/3903/3939, 40S – 3000/3903/3939) | |
| Physical Education/Health Education (10F – 0169, 20F – 0169, 30F – 0169, 40F – 0169) | |
| Science (10F – 0120, 20F – 0120) | |
| Canada in the Contemporary World (10F – 0101) | |
| Geographic Issues of the 21st Century (20F – 1180) | |
| History of Canada (30F – 0105) |
Regular High School Diploma
Mature Student High School Diploma Requirements:
The Mature Student High School Diploma offers an alternative route for adult learners who meet specific eligibility criteria:
- Must be 19 years of age or older at the time of enrollment or will reach the age of 19 before completing the course(s).
- Must have been out of school for six months or more and long enough for their original high school cohort to have graduated.
- Must not have previously obtained a high school diploma.
To earn the Mature Student Diploma, students are required to complete a total of 8 credits, distributed as follows:
- Grade 12 Level (40S): 4 credits, including:
- English Language Arts 40S
- Mathematics 40S
- Additional Credits: 4 credits at any level from Grade 9 to Grade 12.
Notably, credits earned in previous high school courses may be transferable towards the Mature Student Diploma, potentially reducing the number of courses a student needs to complete. This diploma is recognized as equivalent to the Regular High School Diploma and is accepted by all post-secondary institutions, provided specific admission requirements are met.
Mature Student High School Diploma
To obtain a Mature Student High School Diploma, students must meet the following criteria:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Credits Required | 8 |
| Compulsory Credits | 2 (English 40S – 0092/0093/0094, Mathematics 40S – 3000/3903/3939) |
| Optional Credits | 6 (4 from grades 9, 10, 11 and 2 from grade 12) |
| Minimum Age Requirement | 19 years |
| Time Out of School Requirement | 6 months or more |
| Prior Diploma Restriction | Must not have a prior diploma |
| Compulsory Courses with MBEd code | English Language Arts 40S (0092/0093/0094) |
| Mathematics 40S (3000/3903/3939) |
Comparison of Diploma Requirements
| Requirement | Regular High School Diploma | Mature Student High School Diploma |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credits Required | 30 | 8 |
| Compulsory Credits | 17 | 2 (English 40S and Math 40S) |
| Optional Credits | 13 | 6 |
| Minimum Age Requirement | None | 19 years |
| Time Out of School Requirement | None | 6 months or more |
| Prior Diploma Restriction | None | Must not have a prior diploma |
For more detailed information on graduation requirements, please refer to the Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning website (https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/policy/grad_require.html).