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Graduation Requirements:
Graduation Requirements:
Students require 36 credits to graduate from the Newfoundland and Labrador high school system. However, most students complete 14 credits each year for a total of 42 credits after three years. Credits must be completed to fulfill each of the subject area credit requirements.
It is important to note that meeting minimum graduation requirements does not necessarily mean that students will meet requirements for post-secondary institutions. Please make sure that you refer to specific institutions for entrance requirements.
* This requirement includes a community contribution component.
** Students must complete courses from any two of the categories. However, students may use French credits to fulfill this requirement.
NOTES:
1. At least 20 of the total credits must be obtained from courses beyond Level I (The course number must start with 2 or 3)
2. At least 9 of the total credits must be obtained from courses beyond Level II (The course number must start with 3)
3. A student cannot use more than 4 local course credits (including alternate courses) to contribute to the 36 credits needed to graduate.
Helpful Websites:
High School Certification Handbook
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
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