English Language Arts 30-2
Develops reading, writing, and oral communication with emphasis on personal and functional writing forms.
Exam at a Glance
📋 Exam Format
Part A: Reading & Viewing (multiple choice + written response). Part B: Writing (original composition).
Duration
Part A: 2.5 hrs · Part B: 2.5 hrs
Sessions
January & June
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Not permitted
✅ 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
Having authenticity in your writing. Practice writing personal narratives from your own experiences.
Read newspaper editorials and opinion pieces to understand how authors construct arguments.
Work on grammar and sentence variety. Clear & correct writing will help you gain a higher score.
Understand the difference between describe, explain, and argue, and how to respond to different prompts with difference approaches
Review sample scored responses from past diplomas on the Alberta Education website.
⚡ Tips & Tricks
Personal writing in Part B should feel genuine, not forced or generic writing.
Use concrete details and sensory language in descriptive writing.
For functional writing tasks, follow the prescribed format carefully (e.g., letter format).
Check for common grammar mistakes: comma splices, run-on sentences, subject-verb agreement.
📊 Mark Weighting
Final mark = (school × 0.7) + (diploma × 0.3)
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Alberta Education - Diploma Exams⌚ Last updated
This subject was last updated on June 6th, 2026.