Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements for Manitoba High School Diplomas

From Grade 9 to Grade 12, students earn course credits towards high school graduation. To obtain a Manitoba high school diploma, students must accumulate a minimum of 30 credits from a combination of compulsory and optional courses.

Four diploma programs are available, each with specific compulsory and optional course requirements.

In accordance with The French Immersion Policy in Manitoba (2023), as of September 2024, students starting Grade 9 must earn a minimum of 15 credits from courses taught in French of the 30 required to obtain a provincial French immersion diploma. The additional required credit from a course taught in French must be earned in either Grade 11 or 12. Effective in the 2027/28 School Years, all French immersion students must have earned a minimum of 15 credits from courses taught in French in order to obtain a provincial French immersion diploma.

In planning for post-secondary education, students must choose courses that meet the entrance requirements for the programs and institutions they plan to attend.

High School Graduation Requirements for International Students

The Manitoba Graduation Requirements for Students Presenting Non-Canadian Transcripts for Credit Towards a Manitoba High School Diploma policy (2025) outlines requirements for international students to earn a Manitoba high school diploma.

Policy:
Manitoba Graduation Requirements for Students Presenting Non-Canadian Transcripts for Credit Towards a Manitoba High School Diploma (PDF Document 361 KB)

Individualized Senior Years Program: Certificate of Completion

This certificate recognizes the achievement of students with intellectual disabilities (intellectual developmental disorders) who benefit from a highly individualized and functionally appropriate learning experience.