Academic Success Programs

Metro’s Academic Success Programs welcome students of all ages. High school credit and non-credit courses are open to students looking to upgrade their marks as well as mature adult learners. Academic Success Programs also offer programs for high school, junior high and elementary students. You can browse and register for Metro’s academic courses online.

Metro Continuing Education offers programs for all ages. No matter whether you are a current high school student, adult learner or parent looking to register your child for a course, all academic courses are part of the Academic Success Programs. Adult Continuing Education offers personal and professional enrichment classes in areas like computers, languages, art and photography.

In most cases, yes. You will need to have proof of prerequisite courses when you register.

NOTE: Alberta Education does not allow:

• Junior high school students to register in high school credit courses until they successfully complete Grade 9
• Students to register in the same course at two schools in the same semester
• Students who are in a homebound program or have unique special needs to register at two different schools

Call 780.917.8690 to speak with a Metro counsellor, who will help you plan your high school program.

If you are 19 years of age or older, or have a high school diploma recognized by Alberta Education as of September 1, 2011, you may:

• Earn credits toward an adult equivalency diploma
• Write a diploma exam worth 100% of the final mark
• Earn prerequisite credits through the successful completion of a senior-level course
• Not be required to have the prerequisite courses

YES. Eligible international students are required to pay international fees to take a high school credit course with Metro. If you are an adult (18 years of age or older) visiting Canada on a visa and wish to study English as a second language, call 780.917.8653 for more information. International students must present their Study Permit or a valid visa.

Yes, if you are under 20 years old on September 1, 2011 or if you are applying for a part-time bursary. If you do not currently attend an Edmonton Public Schools district school you must provide proof (report card or transcript) that you have the prerequisite course(s).

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Yes. Experienced Metro staff can simplify the funding application process and help students who wish to apply for financial assistance from Alberta Works. Guidelines regarding funding eligibility are available from Alberta Learning Information Service (ALIS) or call 780.917.8656. Students may also pick-up a funding information package from Metro’s Registration and Customer Service office during regular business hours.

Students may be eligible for a part-time bursary (non-repayable funding). Bursaries for part-time study are intended to assist with program fees, tuition and books, and may also help with child care and travel expenses. Bursaries are only available for students taking high school credit courses. Applications should be submitted six to eight weeks before classes begin. Approval for part-time bursaries is managed by Alberta Works. Call 780.917.8656 for more information or assistance.

If you have taken high school courses in Alberta, you can obtain a statement of marks from Alberta Education.

If you took your high school courses in another province, contact the department of education in that province to obtain your high school records. If you have out-of-province documents (e.g., a transcript from another province) or if you received your education outside Alberta, call 780.917.8690 to speak with a counsellor for assistance in choosing the right courses.

This is a recognized Alberta high school diploma awarded to adults who have been out of school for at least 10 consecutive months. Although 100 credits are required to obtain a diploma, you may be awarded credits for adult education, age and/or extensive travel. You can apply for this diploma through Metro for a $60 processing fee. Call 780.917.8690 for more information.

The length of time it may take to complete the requirements for a high school diploma will depend on:

• How many courses you have to complete
• How much time you have available to attend classes
• Your other commitments (family, work, etc.)

Note: Students who work full-time should only take one course per semester.

Students are required to provide legal identification if any of the following conditions apply:

• Previously attended high school outside of Alberta
• New student to Edmonton Public Schools
• Not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Photo ID and one of the following identification documents must be presented if the above conditions apply:

• Canadian Birth Certificate
• Canadian Passport
• Canadian Citizenship Certificate
• Permanent Resident Card
• Temporary Resident Permit

Online: You can browse courses and register online.

In Person: The Metro Continuing Education Customer Service & Registration office is located at 8205 – 90 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta. For more information, view Metro’s office hours, location maps, closure dates and general contact information.

By Phone: 780.428.1111. Metro’s Customer Service & Registration staff will be happy to answer your questions or take your registration over the phone during office hours.

Yes, you will need to create a student profile to register for an academic course.

A student profile will allow you to register and manage your account online and provide you with valuable information on upcoming classes, registration confirmations, course history and payment history. 

Please be sure to record your login ID and password so you can sign-in quickly and easily in the future. After completing your profile, you will receive an account confirmation email.

Sign-in to your Metro account and select ‘my profile’ from the grey menu bar and then ‘edit profile’.  You can make password changes, mailing list preferences or change your contact information.

If you register online you will receive an email registration confirmation within 24 hours. If you register online but would prefer to receive a print confirmation, please indicate on your registration that you would like to receive a printed confirmation in the mail.

If you are viewing a class online, you will see a ‘Waiting List’ button instead of “Add to Cart”. You must sign-in to your Metro account to add your name to the waiting list. After completing the request you will receive an email confirmation that you have been added to the waiting list. You can also call Metro Customer Service at 780.428.1111 to be added to the waiting list.

Metro will contact you if space becomes available or if a new class is opened. Should an opening in the course become available, the wait list will be called in the order they have joined the list.

Sign-in to your Metro account and select ‘my waiting list’ from the grey menu bar. You may remove your name from the list at any time.

All Academic high school credit and non-credit courses are located at Metro Continuing Education at 8205 - 90 Avenue. Cool School is located at D.S. MacKenzie School (4020 - 106 Street) and Londonderry School (7104 - 144 Avenue).  Brain Booster Diploma Prep is located at Metro Continuing Education  (8205 - 90 Avenue) and Ross Sheppard School (13546 - 111 Avenue).

Students attending courses at Metro Continuing Education are asked to park in the stalls facing north on 90 Avenue and the fenced area on the west side of the building. Additional evening parking is available at Metro Annex at 8610 - 81 Street, just south of the Bonnie Doon swimming pool. View the Metro site map (pdf).

Students who park in other areas are asked to please be aware of the posted signage as some parking stalls facing south on 90 Avenue (against the school) are 24-hour reserved stalls.

Room assignments are posted outside the Metro Customer Service office daily. Classroom assignments are subject to change weekly or even daily, please be sure to check the listing before each class to ensure you make your way to the correct classroom.

All courses at the Metro Continuing Education main building (8205 90 Avenue) are handicap accessible. The building is accessible by ramp and also includes an elevator for access to second floor classrooms. For additional questions about accessibility, please call Metro Customer Service at 780.428.1111. If we are not able to accommodate your accessibility needs, we will refund your course fees.

Students may not make up absences by attending a course other than their own. In the event a class session is postponed, a make-up class will be scheduled.

Metro Continuing Education does not close due to inclement weather and all classes will run as scheduled. Refunds will not be issued for non-attendance.

The Academic Success Program offers courses year-round. Fall term courses run from September - January; winter term courses run February - June; and Summer School runs during July. Course times and dates vary depending on the course level.

Metro encourages all students to register early. Students choosing to register late run the risk of having their course cancelled due to low enrolment or being placed on a waiting list due to high enrolment.  Please note that for most academic credit courses registration closes on the date of the second session.  A full refund will be issued for all courses cancelled by Metro. Refunds may take up to three weeks to process.

Applicable fees vary by course. View applicable course fees online or refer to the current Metro Academic Success Programs Class Calendar.

When you register, you are required to pay all applicable fees for each course or provide documents that confirm payment.

Metro accepts cash, cheque, VISA, MasterCard or debit card payments. For online registration Metro accepts Visa, MasterCard and online debit payments from RBC Royal Bank, Scotiabank, Canada Trust and BMO Bank of Montreal.

Metro reserves the right to cancel any course. A full refund will be issued for all courses cancelled by Metro. Refunds take up to three weeks for processing through Edmonton Public Schools Financial Services.

If you submit a withdrawal form before the start of the second class of a course, all tuition and textbook rental and deposit fees will be refunded. The $40 program fee is non-refundable. If you submit a withdrawal form before the start of the fourth class of a course, you may apply for a full credit towards taking an academic course next semester OR a 50% refund of the tuition fees. The $40 program fee and $30 textbook rental fee are non-refundable. No credits or refunds will be issued after the start of the fourth class of a course. Course credits or refunds will only be processed once your textbook(s) are returned. Non-attendance does not constitute a withdrawal. Refunds may take up to three weeks to process.

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