Knowledge and Employability courses provide opportunities for students in Grades 9 to 12 who meet the criteria. to experience success and become well prepared for employment, further studies, citizenship, and life-long learning.

NOTE: These courses are only offered through the student's school using a Team Teaching agreement between the school and ADLC.

A student may achieve

• a Certificate of High School Achievement after completing 80 credits in an appropriate combination of Knowledge and Employability and other courses
and/or
• an Alberta High School Diploma when provincial requirements have been met

Generally, a student who completes the Grade 9 K&E program will continue in the high school K&E program. Exceptions must be arrangedthrough the student’s own school.

Highlights of Knowledge and Employability courses

• each course is worth 5 credits 
• courses are divided into several themes.
• each theme includes a thematic evaluation upon completion.
• each lesson is designed for three hours of instruction
• lessons have an audio component to assist students
• lessons and assignments are interactive and are completed online
• each lesson includes activities with corresponding assignments.
• each lesson presents a glossary at its beginning

• English Language Arts 10-4
• English Language Arts 20-4
• English Language Arts 30-4
• Math 10-4
• Math 20-4
• Social Studies 10-4
• Social Studies 20-4
• Science 10-4
• Science 20-4

• Language Arts 9-4
• Social Studies 9-4
• Math 9-4
• Science 9-4