Alberta January 2026 diploma exams, PATs cancelled

January 2026 diploma exams for Alberta high school students and provincial achievement tests (PATs) for Grade 9 students have been cancelled.

The provincial government said Friday this is a result of the 16-day teacher strike, saying it wants students and teachers to “concentrate on learning after lost instructional time.”

It also says students’ ability to apply, be accepted, or attend post-secondary institutions won’t be affected.

“Students who choose not to write at a later date will receive their school-awarded mark as their final official course mark,” the notice reads.

“A notation will be added to transcripts confirming that no diploma exam was written. This ensures there is no impact on students’ ability to graduate or transition into post-secondary programs.”

Meanwhile, student