The principal will place the student in the appropriate grade after carefully considering a number of factors including the student's records, test results and age. In senior high schools, the principal also determines which credits to recommend for students. Placement requirements can vary from school to school. Currently, there are no provincial age guidelines for admission. Requirements may vary among local jurisdictions.
International students pay tuition fees, which vary from one jurisdiction to another.
Parents may make their own arrangements to have their child study at an Alberta school or they may apply under the Alberta International Student Program. The program provides high school students from abroad an opportunity to study in Alberta schools, develop their English and learn about Canada. High school students may be accepted for short-term programs of up to one semester, a full academic year or the entire high school program. Under the program, students reside with a local family carefully screened for suitability. The family acts as the student's guardian.