English Language Arts 30-2

Develops reading, writing, and oral communication with emphasis on personal and functional writing forms.

Language Arts

Quick Info

Diploma Weight 30% of final mark
School Weight 70% of final mark
Duration Part A: 2.5 hrs · Part B: 2.5 hrs
Sessions January & June
Calculator ✗ Not Allowed
OverviewPast ExamsExam ResourcesStudy MaterialsTopics

Exam Format

Part A: Reading & Viewing (multiple choice + written response) + Part B: Writing (original composition)

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Duration

Part A: 2.5 hrs · Part B: 2.5 hrs

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Sessions

January & June

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Calculator

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✅ Allowed in Exam Room

  • ✓ English print dictionary (no annotations)
  • ✓ English print thesaurus (no annotations)
  • ✓ Pencils, pens, and eraser

🚫 Not Allowed

  • ✗ Electronic devices of any kind
  • ✗ Highlighters
  • ✗ Annotated references
  • ✗ Electronic translation tools

General Exam Rules

  • • Government-issued photo ID or valid school ID required at check-in
  • • Arrive 15 minutes before exam start
  • • No electronic devices allowed in exam room
  • • Written response must be in the answer booklet provided

Study Tips:

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Having authenticity in your writing. Practice writing personal narratives from your own experiences.

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Read newspaper editorials and opinion pieces to understand how authors construct arguments.

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Work on grammar and sentence variety. Clear & correct writing will help you gain a higher score.

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Understand the difference between describe, explain, and argue, and how to respond to different prompts with difference approaches

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Review sample scored responses from past diplomas on the Alberta Education website.

Exam Tips:

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Personal writing in Part B should feel genuine, not forced or generic writing.

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Use concrete details and sensory language in descriptive writing.

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For functional writing tasks, follow the prescribed format carefully (e.g., letter format).

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Check for common grammar mistakes: comma splices, run-on sentences, subject-verb agreement.

Mark Weighting

School Mark 70%
Diploma Exam 30%

Final mark = (school x 70 / 100) + (diploma x 30 / 100)

Diploma Exam Countdown

Next: Part A (Written)
53d 17h 2m 38s

Quick Access

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Past Diploma Exams

View & download released exams

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Study Materials

Review sheets & practice problems

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Topics to Know

Full curriculum breakdown

Resources Available

Past Exams 4 available
Study Materials 4 available
Topic Guides ✓ Available
Study Tips ✓ Available

📌 Official Source

For official released exams and the most up to date information about diplomas, visit the Alberta Education website.

Alberta Education - Diploma Exams

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