Dual Credit

Get a head start on your future.

Dual credit lets high school students take a real college course through NorQuest, earning high school credit and college credit at the same time. These courses can transfer to many universities and colleges across Alberta, or give you a jumpstart toward a job in a skilled field right after high school.

Consider Dual Credit! It’s a smart way to plan ahead and build your confidence. Explore subjects not offered in high school, start earning post-secondary credit, and open up your future options, all with the support of your high school.

Get a head start on your certification while still in high school!

You may even be able to graduate from one of the programs below before you finish your high school diploma.

Perfect for students who want to explore different interests and lighten their first-year course load, our Dual Credit courses cover a variety of topics, including psychology, early learning and child care, communications, and more.

Hoping to earn credit toward a future degree or diploma?

Talk to your instructor or an advisor about the NorQuest pathways your Dual Credit courses can lead to. Many of these courses also qualify for transfer credit, meaning they may count toward programs at other colleges or universities.

Visit Transfer Alberta to explore where else your courses can take you!

INST1000

RHAB1001

Science and Technology

Building Science Foundations

Delivery

In person or Online real-time

In person labs

Hours

Lecture: 39 hours

Lab: 6 hours

Outcome

3 Credits

Course code

ENRG1003

Introduction to Computing

Delivery

In person or Online real-time

In person labs

Hours

Lecture: 39 hours

Lab: 6 hours

Outcome

3 Credits

Course code

CMPT1001

Introduction to Machine Learning and Data Science

Delivery

In person or Online real-time

Hours

Outcome

3 Credits

Course code

CMPT1500

Don’t see your school district on this list? Ask your high school guidance counselor or administration if they would like to partner with NorQuest to offer dual credit!

Aurora Charter School
Boyle Street Education Centre 
Clearview Public Schools
Covenant Canadian Reformed School
Edmonton Catholic School Division 
Edmonton Islamic Academy 
Edmonton Public Schools 
Elk Island Public Schools 
Golden Hills School Division 
Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools 
High Prairie School Division 
Maskwacîs Education Schools Commission
Parkland School Division 
Pembina Hills School Division 
Prairie Land School Division 
St. Albert Public Schools 
St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Separate School Division
Sturgeon Public Schools  
Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools

How to apply

If you’re a student or parent of a student interested in Dual Credit at NorQuest College, simply reach out to your high school counselor or administrator.

They will share with you the opportunities available in your school district, help you determine if you are eligible to participate, and will facilitate the application process from there.

Flexible learning that fits your life

NorQuest offers multiple delivery options to match your needs:

In person
Online real-time (scheduled classes)
Online anytime (learn at your own pace)
Hybrid (a mix of online and in-person)

To learn about our different delivery methods, please visit this page.

Fees for students 

You won't need to pay any tuition or college fees. However, you may need to purchase a textbook for your program or course.

Already enrolled as a Dual Credit student? Find out next steps!

Current student information

Bring dual credit to your school

Partner with NorQuest to give your students a head start on post-secondary and career-ready skills. Flexible options, real-world learning, and proven support.

Become a school district partner.