Hong Life CalculatorsHow the final mark is calculated
For courses with a diploma exam, the final course mark is:
Final mark = 70% × school-awarded mark + 30% × diploma exam mark
The 30% weighting returned on September 1, 2023. You need a final combined mark of at least 50% to pass. To find the diploma mark you need: (target − 0.7 × school mark) ÷ 0.3.
| Course (default example) | School mark | Diploma exam | Final mark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics 30-1 | 85% | 72% | 81.1% |
| English Language Arts 30-1 | 80% | 75% | 78.5% |
| Chemistry 30 | 88% | 80% | 85.6% |
| Biology 30 | 82% | 70% | 78.4% |
Average of the four finals: 80.9%. For a course with a school mark of 85% and a target of 80%, you need (80 − 59.5) ÷ 0.3 = 68.3% on the diploma exam.
Courses with diploma exams
Biology 30, Chemistry 30, English Language Arts 30-1 and 30-2, Français 30-1, French Language Arts 30-1, Mathematics 30-1 and 30-2, Physics 30, Science 30, Social Studies 30-1 and 30-2.
Alberta plans to move diploma exams to a digital format from September 1, 2026; the weighting is unchanged.
FAQ
How much are Alberta diploma exams worth?
30% of the final course mark. The school-awarded mark is the other 70%.
What diploma mark do I need to keep an 80%?
Need = (80 − 0.7 × school mark) ÷ 0.3. With an 85% school mark you need about 68.3% on the diploma exam.
What is the passing mark?
A final combined mark of at least 50%.
Sources (checked Nov 10, 2026): Government of Alberta, “Diploma exams overview” (30% diploma / 70% school weighting since September 1, 2023; 50% pass; list of diploma courses; digital exams from September 1, 2026). Estimate only, not an official result.