Programs of Study

Old Scona Academic offers students two programs for study – the Alberta High School Diploma Program and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.  Students taking the Alberta High School Diploma Program follow the Alberta Education curriculum.  Successful completion of this program leads to the Alberta High School Diploma and provides entry to Canadian and American universities.

Students taking the IB Diploma Program follow the Alberta High School Diploma Program with appropriate acceleration and extension to fulfill the curriculum determined by the International Baccalaureate Organization.  Successful completion of the full IB program leads to an IB Certificate stating the specific IB courses completed.  Students will also receive the Alberta High School Diploma.

Core Subjects

The following courses are offered at Old Scona Academic High School:

• English Language Arts 10, 20 IB, 30, 30 IB
• Works in Translation 35 IB
• Social Studies 10, 20 IB, 30, 30 IB
• International Politics 35 IB
• Science 10
• Biology 20 IB, 25 IB, 30, 30 IB
• Physics 20 IB, 25 IB, 30, 30 IB
• Chemistry 20 IB, 30, 30IB, 35 IB
• Mathematics 10-C, 20-1, 30-1, 30-1 IB, 31, 31 IB
• French 10 - 9Y, 20 - 9Y IB, 30 - 9 Y IB
• Theory of Knowledge 25 IB, 35 IB
• Extended Essay 35 IB
• CALM 
• Physical Education 10, 20, 30

Options and Second Languages

• Computing Science 10, 20 and 30
• Computing Science 20 IB and 30 IB
• CISCO 10, 20 and 30
• Cyber Security 10, 20 and 30
• Visual Arts - Art 10, 20 and 30
• Music - Concert Band 10, 20 and 30
  • General Music 30 IB
• Performing Arts - Drama 10, 20 and 30
• Leadership 15, 25 and 35
• Speech and Debate 15, 25 and 35
• Second Languages - French 10-9Y, 20-9Y and 30-9Y IB

For detailed information on core subjects, please access the Alberta Education website below.

Alberta Education