Metro Help Centre

Our classes are open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, refugees and adult international students.

We offer two main programs:

LINC - Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada 

• LINC is a program funded by the Government of Canada.
• It is for permanent residents and refugees only and teaches fundamental English language skills.
• Before you register, you must have your language assessed by LARCC (Language Assessment, Referral & Counselling Centre).
• View more information here.

EAL/ESL (English as an Additional Language)

• EAL/ESL is a program funded by the Government of Alberta through the Foundational Learning Assistance program.
• If you are not eligible for funding, you can pay to take classes.
• Before you register, you must have your language assessed by LARCC (Language Assessment, Referral & Counselling Centre).
• View more information here.

View information here about Funding for Foundational Learning Assistance Program. This funding is offered for EAL/ESL study.

Yes, visit our Student Services website here!

If you have taken high school courses in Alberta, you can access your high school transcripts in your myPass account here.

If you took your high school courses in another province or country, please contact the department of education in that province or country to obtain your high school records. If you have out-of-province or out-of-country documents (for example a transcript), please call 780-428-1111 to book an appointment for course selection guidance. There is a fee for both out-of-province and out-of-country credit evaluations.

If you are under 19 years of age as of September 1 of the current year, and do not have your Alberta High School diploma, yes, you need to have the required pre-requisites in order to take a course.

If you are a mature student, you are not required to have the pre-requisites in order to take a course. Courses build upon themselves so it will always be helpful to have the pre-requisite courses but it is not necessary. We encourage everyone to review the curriculum of the pre-requisite courses before beginning a new course. You can find the program of study for all high school courses here.

In most cases, yes, if you are a student with Edmonton Public Schools.

You will need to have proof of prerequisite courses when you register. For further guidance on planning your academic pathway, and choosing the courses to best fit your schedule, please talk to your primary school's guidance counsellor.

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

Metro will accept students, under 20 years old, whose last school attended was in an Edmonton Public School.

Please check your current credentials on MyPass and compare the courses you have with the requirements for an Alberta High School Diploma or Equivalency.

Once you have chosen your required courses, you can register for Metro's evening and weekend courses here.

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 (for Alberta records) or a $120 processing fee (for out-of-province credit evaluation). This service will be provided free of charge for students currently registered with Metro who attended high school in Alberta. If you think this may be a suitable option for you, please see the Alberta Education website High School Equivalency Diploma page.

If, as of September 1 of the current school year you are 19 years of age or older, or have a high school diploma recognized by Alberta Education, 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

Yes. Eligible international students are required to pay international fees to take a high school credit course with Metro. International students must present their Study Permit or a valid visa.

No, you cannot study at Metro with a work permit. A study permit is required.

Students are required to provide legal identification and proof of address 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

For students under 20, any change of address requires accompanying documentation.

Yes.  3 credits in CALM and 3 credits in Phys. Ed. is all that's required to meet the Alberta Education requirements for a high school diploma.

Students under 20 are not paying the tuition fee of $589. All classes have a $60 Program Fee which is REQUIRED, non-refundable and non-transferable. 

Yes. To take summer school, International students must have a study permit that is valid until August 31. Even though summer school ends July 31, the end of August date will encompass the diploma exam writing period. International students are required to pay International tuition fees.

There will be a $60 transfer fee, and there is no guarantee that you will remain in that class as we balance the number of students in each section before summer school starts.

There will be a $60 transfer fee, and there is no guarantee that you will remain in that class as we balance the number of students in each section before summer school starts.

No. Metro does not sell bus passes. The student may contact City of Edmonton to inquire about a summer student pass.

Visit our website to see when summer school registration begins.

The website will update with courses and locations once the classes are open for registration.

You may find it helpful to create a profile/account for the student prior to the registration start date; you can do this by using the Login button on the top right side of the website.

When creating an account you can select Academic Credit Student if you know the students Alberta Education ID (ASN Alberta Student Number) and/or Edmonton Public ID (EPSB Student Number).

Please check the following link for information... you can register online or by phone at 780-428-1111.

https://www.metrocontinuingeducation.ca/summer-school/

Ed2Go Programs: Enrollments for both instructor-moderated and self-guided courses can be dropped and refunded (minus a $25 administrative fee) for up to thirteen (13) calendar days after your course start date, provided you have not submitted a final exam or your course status is not listed as Complete.

UGotClass Programs: UGotClass offers a full money back refund up to the end of the second week (14th day) of class.

Metro offers a variety of online learning courses from two different course providers: Ed2Go and UGotClass. Each provider offers different learning modalities as described below.

Ed2go offers courses with two learning modalities, instructor led and self-paced. Instructor-moderated courses are for students who prefer a structured learning pace with instructor guidance. Courses feature an instructor-moderated discussion board, so the student can interact with the session cohort. Important: Instructor-moderated courses are not face-to-face online meetings with an instructor teaching in real-time or recorded time. Lessons are gated and released biweekly on Wednesdays and Fridays. Course access is approximately 6 weeks and the estimated time commitment for completion is 24 hours. Self-guided courses are for students who prefer to learn at their own pace and are comfortable with independent learning. Students gain access to all course material, quizzes and the final exam at the time of enrollment. Course access is 3 months and the estimated time commitment for completion is 24 hours.

UGotClass offers courses with one style of learning: Instructor led. There are no live real-time requirements or meetings, rather you will access online readings, listen to an audio presentation for the unit and view slides, take a self-quiz to see how much you have learned and engage in written online discussion/chat with your instructor and other participants. The online classroom is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and course content and self-quizzes are accessible for the entire course, so you can work ahead or go back and review. Estimated time commitment for completion: One course - 16 hours over 1 month; Certificate (3 courses) - 48 hours over 3 months.

Unless otherwise indicated, Metro's online classes are designed for adult learners (18+).