Grades 10-12

Vista Virtual School (VVS) offers Alberta students high-quality, flexible online education. We provide semester-based core and elective courses delivered asynchronously. This means that there are not set class times. Students complete assignments and activities according to the schedule provided by their teachers. This flexibility helps students manage their time and commitments while staying on track with their education.

Courses taken at VVS are recorded on your Alberta transcript and myPass account. For a complete list of available courses and required materials, visit our Course Catalogue.

The time commitment typically involves around 30 hours per week for a full course load (15-20 credits per semester), with each 5-credit course requiring about 8 hours per week. All assessments are submitted via Moodle for easy tracking.

Our courses align with Alberta’s Programs of Study and are reported to parents, guardians, and Alberta Education. For more details, see our Mark Reporting and Course Withdrawal Policy.

Student Types

We offer Primary and Non-Primary registration for students who are 19 or younger as of September 1 of the current school year. Students aged 20 or older can visit our Adult Upgrading page for more information. What’s my student type?

Primary Students

• Primary students are enrolled for the majority of their courses at VVS for the school year
• Please note that we cannot accept new primary students after the first semester registration deadline.

Non-Primary Students

• Non-primary students are currently registered with another Alberta high school (outside of the Pembina Hills School Division), but wish to take up to 5 credits per semester with VVS.
  • You must be enrolled in another Alberta high school by September 30 of the current school year to be eligible.
• Senior High Home Education students are also eligible to take up to 5 credits per year.
• Non-primary registrations are accepted directly from students and parents, not from schools or school divisions.
• If you wish to take more than 10 credits at VVS, contact your primary school about setting up an Education Services Agreement (ESA).

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

NEW STUDENTS

If you are new to Vista Virtual School and have never been enrolled in a Pembina Hills School Division school, here’s what you need to know before registering:

• Make sure you meet all of the eligibility requirements.
• Visit our Diploma Requirements page to determine which courses you need to graduate.
• You will be asked to provide citizenship documentation, proof of prerequisite course completion, and, if applicable, accommodations documentation.
• A parent or legal guardian will need to complete the registration for students under the age of 18.

Ready to Register? Take this quick quiz to help you get started or watch this video:

RETURNING STUDENTS

You are already enrolled at Vista Virtual School and need to request courses for semester 2:

1. Log in to your SchoolEngage account.
2. Fill out the Vista Virtual School RETURNING STUDENT SEMESTER 2 Registration Form (Grades 10-12).

If you have already submitted your semester 2 registration and need to add courses:

1. Log in to your SchoolEngage account.
2. Complete the Vista Virtual School COURSE REQUEST Form.

Please DO NOT create a new SchoolEngage account as this will create delays in processing your request. 

SECOND SEMESTER IMPORTANT DATES

• Runs from – January 28 – June 26
  
• Registration opens – December 2 at 9:00 a.m. MST
• Deadline to request 3- and 5-credit courses – March 24 by 3:00 p.m. MST
• Deadline to withdraw from 1-, 3-, and 5-credit courses – March 24 by 3:00 p.m. MST
• Deadline to request 1-credit courses – April 7 by 3:00 p.m. MST

VVS cannot accept NEW primary students for Semester 2.

MATERIALS, FEES, AND REFUNDS

Full payment of applicable fees is required within 72 hours of registration processing.

REGISTRATION FEES

There are no tuition or registration fees for primary and non-primary students.

TEXTBOOK AND MATERIAL FEES

Students may choose to order textbooks and other materials from VVS or any other available source. A complete list of materials along with their pricing can be found in our Course Catalogue. Textbooks and other materials are fully refundable if they are returned within 30 days of course completion or withdrawal and returned in reusable condition.

SHIPPING FEES

For those who need their materials shipped to them, our Shipping Policy provides details on pricing.

REFUNDS

Information regarding refunds can be found in our Refund Policy.

ONLINE INCLUSIVE EDUCATION SUPPORT

VVS offers Inclusive Education (IE) services to ensure equitable learning opportunities for all students. For more information, visit our Online Inclusive Education Support page.

CONTACT US

Have questions? Give us a call at 1-855-974-5333 extension 5317 or email vvsupport@pembinahills.ca.