Our High School programme, Grades 10 to 12, prepares students for the Alberta High School Diploma, a qualification recognised by universities across Canada, the USA, Europe, Australia and the UAE. Grade 12 students sit Alberta Diploma Exams alongside their coursework, taught by Canadian-certified teachers across the full Alberta subject range.
University guidance runs throughout these three years, helping students turn Alberta credits and Diploma Exam results into applications for the destinations they are aiming for.
Why choose our High school programme
Grades 10 to 12 have one job: an Alberta High School Diploma, and a place at the university the student is aiming for.
A diploma recognised worldwide
Grade 12 students sit Alberta Diploma Exams, the same papers written in Alberta, and the result is read by admissions offices in Canada, the USA, Europe, Australia and the UAE.
University guidance built in
Course selection, applications and deadlines are worked through with an academic advisor from Grade 10, not in the final term of Grade 12.
High school programme highlights
What the last three years of school look like at Maplewood Canadian International School.
Alberta Diploma Exams in Grade 12
An academic advisor for every student
Programme benefits
What our graduates leave with.
The Alberta Diploma
Grade 12 students sit Alberta Diploma Exams recognised worldwide.
- English and Social Studies diplomas
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics
Academic advising
An academic advisor guides course choices and university applications.
- Course selection guidance
- University and college applications
Doors that open
Alberta graduates are accepted by universities across the world.
- Recognised in Canada and the UAE
- Accepted across Europe and Australia
Frequently asked questions
Maplewood Canadian International School follows the Alberta Education (Canadian) Curriculum from Nursery to Grade 12, taught by Canadian-certified teachers. Alongside it, every student studies Arabic, Islamic Studies, Moral Education and UAE Social Studies as required by ADEK, plus Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Career & Technology Studies and Fine Arts.
We accept students from KG1 through to Grade 12. For younger children, our sister nurseries take babies and toddlers from 45 days old and progress straight into KG1 at Maplewood Canadian International School.
The official school uniform is worn for all regular classes, with a separate P.E. uniform for physical education. Grades K-6 may wear P.E. kit all day on their timetabled day; Grades 7 to 12 change for each gym class. On theme or free-dress days, modest and culturally appropriate attire is still required. A uniform shop operates on site with flexible opening hours.
Students in Grades 1 to 9 sit MAP assessments each October and May, Grade 3 begins with Student Learning Assessments, Grades 6 and 9 sit Provincial Achievement Tests, and Grade 12 sits Alberta Diploma Exams. Written reports covering academic performance, behaviour and social development are issued at regular intervals.
Yes. School transport is available to all students including KG1 and KG2, one-way or two-way, operated by a dedicated transport team under Department of Transport regulations. Complete the transportation form during admissions.
Yes. Our After School Care Programme lets KG1 and KG2 students stay until the Grades 1 to 12 dismissal time. It is deliberately non-academic, arts and crafts, storytime, music and movement, outdoor play and free play, supervised by our experienced staff.