The Testing Centre has moved online.
All high school equivalency challenge exams are suspended indefinitely. If you are a currently enrolled NorQuest student looking to write a challenge exam to get into a post-secondary program, contact your student navigator to discuss your options.
We offer exams Monday through Friday, based on availability. You can request a specific date on your registration form. The Testing Centre will contact you to confirm the date or reschedule the exam for another date.
How to register for a high school equivalency exam
- Download and complete the challenge exam registration form,
- Email the completed registration form to testing@norquest.ca.
- The Testing Centre will contact you to pay and to confirm or change the requested exam date.
- By phone: we accept Visa or MasterCard only.
- In person: we accept Visa, MasterCard, debit, cash, money order, or certified cheque (no personal cheques).
High school equivalency challenge exam fee
- $277.50 for domestic students
- $832.50 for international students
You can request an official transcript when you register for your exam. NorQuest will send it directly to the institution you indicate on your registration form.
Applying for school through ApplyAlberta? Your NorQuest transcript will be sent for free.
High school equivalency exam courses
| Exam structure |
Length |
Type of exam |
|
Part A
|
3 hours
|
Written response (you may choose to do your exam on computer or by hand)
View English 030-1 Prep Information
|
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Part B
|
3 hours
|
Multiple choice
|
You'll write this exam on the same day with a 30-minute break between Part A and Part B.
| Exam structure |
Length |
Type of exam |
|
Part A
|
3 hours
|
Written response (you may choose to do your exam on computer or by hand)
View English 030-2 Prep Information
|
|
Part B
|
3 hours
|
Multiple choice
|
You'll write this exam on the same day with a 30-minute break between Part A and Part B.
| Exam structure |
Length |
Type of exam |
|
Part A
|
3 hours
|
Written response (you may choose to do your exam on computer or by hand)
|
|
Part B
|
2.5 hours
|
Multiple choice
|
You'll write this exam on the same day with a 30-minute break between Part A and Part B.
| Exam structure |
Length |
Type of exam |
|
Part A
|
2.5 hours
|
Written response (you may choose to do your exam on computer or by hand)
|
|
Part B
|
2.5 hours
|
Multiple choice
|
You'll write this exam on the same day with a 30-minute break between Part A and Part B.
| Exam structure |
Length |
Type of exam |
|
Single part
|
2.5 hours
|
Multiple choice and numeric response
|
| Exam structure |
Length |
Type of exam |
|
Single part
|
2.5 hours
|
Multiple choice and numeric response
|
| Exam structure |
Length |
Type of exam |
|
Single part
|
2.5 hours
|
Multiple choice and numeric response
|
| Exam structure |
Length |
Type of exam |
|
Single part
|
2.5 hours
|
Multiple choice and numeric response
|
| Exam structure |
Length |
Type of exam |
|
Single part
|
3 hours
|
Multiple choice and numeric response
|
| Exam structure |
Length |
Type of exam |
|
Single part
|
3 hours
|
Multiple choice and numeric response
|
Items to bring
- pens and pencils
- writing handbook (Part A only). These are the only handbooks authorized:
- A Canadian Writer’s Reference (D. Hacker)
- Checkmate: A Writing Reference for Canadians (J. Buckley)
- English Language Arts Handbook for Secondary Students (Alberta Education)
- Fit to Print: The Canadian Student’s Guide to Essay Writing (J. Buckley)
- The St. Martin’s Handbook for Canadians (A. Lunsford et al.)
- The Writing Process (Q. Gehle et al.)
Items provided to you during exam
- English dictionary and/or French/English dictionary (Part A only)
- thesaurus (Part A only)
- scrap paper
What not to bring to your exam
Do not bring food, beverages, electronics, phones, etc. No one will have access to the Internet on any device.
Items to bring
Items provided to you during exam
- Alberta Education approved formula sheet
- TI-84+ or scientific calculator (student's choice)
- scrap paper
What not to bring to your exam
Do not bring food, beverages, electronics, phones, etc. No one will have access to the Internet on any device.
Items to bring
Items provided to you during exam
- formula/data sheet
- T1-84+ or scientific calculator (student's choice)
- scrap paper
What not to bring to your exam
Do not bring food, beverages, electronics, phones, etc. No one will have access to the Internet on any device.
Items to bring
Items provided to you during exam
- chemistry data booklet
- T1-84+ or scientific calculator (student's choice)
- scrap paper
What not to bring to your exam
Do not bring food, beverages, electronics, phones, etc. No one will have access to the Internet on any device.
Getting your results
We will email the results of your NorQuest high school equivalency challenge exam to the email address on your registration form.
Transcripts
If you ordered transcripts when you registered for your exam, we will send them within three business days after we post your final grade. You can order more copies of your transcript. Submit the Request for transcript form to the Office of the Registrar.
Didn’t get the grade you needed?
Consider the following options to improve your grade.
- Retake your course. See Academic Upgrading.
- Consider using a study guide. "The Key: (desired course), Diploma Study Guide" is available at local bookstores or online at Castle Rock Research.
- Take a diploma preparation/review course, available at various learning providers.