Grades 10-12

Vista Virtual School (VVS) serves eligible Alberta students seeking to complete a high school diploma, upgrade marks, develop new skills, or meet post-secondary requirements. VVS online courses give students the flexibility to manage their time and commitments while completing high school courses.

 Summer School registrations run from April 13 – June 1, and 2026/2027 school year registrations open on June 15. 

  Asynchronous Online Learning

• Core and elective courses offered – see our Course Catalogue
• No live classes! Log in and study any time of day.
• Submit assignments according to course timeline.
• Plan on working 8 hours per week for a 5-credit course.

Teacher Support

• Contact teachers by email, phone, or virtual meeting during school hours.
• Academic Counsellors can provide course planning and guidance.
• Online Inclusive Education Support available for eligible students.

 Accredited by Alberta Education

• VVS is a public school under Pembina Hills School Division.
• ​Courses follow Alberta’s Programs of Study.
• Marks appear on the Alberta high school transcript and myPass.
• Review our Mark Reporting and Course Withdrawal Policies.

ELIGIBLE STUDENTS

We offer Primary and Non-Primary registration for Alberta students who are 19 or younger as of September 1 of the current school year.

Primary Students

• Enrolled in most or all courses at VVS for the current school year.
• May take one course up to a full course load.
• Must register with VVS in Semester 1.
  ↪ VVS cannot accept new primary students after the first semester registration deadline.

Non-Primary Students

• Enrolled at an Alberta Grade 1-12 school on the last school day of September.
• Register with VVS for Semester 1 and/or Semester 2.
• Take up to 5 credits per semester, or 10 credits per school year (Semester 1 & 2).
• Students and parents apply; schools can register through an Education Services Agreement (ESA).

IMPORTANT: Students must complete any required prerequisite courses before applying, and cannot be registered in the same course at another school in the same term.

View our Eligibility & Requirements for more information.
↪ All registration forms are subject to review. Students who meet our eligibility & requirements will be accepted.

AM I ELIGIBLE TO REGISTER?

REGISTRATION

Register online through a parent, legal guardian, or student (if 18+ or living independently) PHSD SchoolEngage account.

IMPORTANT DATES
	SEMESTER 2 2025-2026	SUMMER 2026	SEMESTER 1 2026-2027
Semester runs from:	January 28 to June 24, 2026	July 2 to 31, 2026	August 31, 2026 to January, 2027
Registration runs from:	November 18, 2025 to March 5, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. MDT *Registrations submitted after January 9 are considered late	April 13 to June 1, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. MDT	Opens June 15
Deadline to request a course add/switch:	March 5, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. MDT	June 1, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. MDT	Coming soon *Only applies to registered students

Students enrolled after the semester start date must still finish by the end date. As courses are asynchronous, students can start later and still complete within the semester timeframe. Students should review their specific course timelines and consult their teacher if they have any concerns. 

Note: Grade 10-12 students will be registered in our mandatory introductory course, E-Learning & Learning Management Systems (COM1255), if they have not already completed it.

COURSE FEES AND REFUNDS

Full payment is required within 72 hours of registration approval. Unfortunately, VVS cannot accept partial payments, or payments plans.

FEE	COST
Course & Material Fees
Tuition	No tuition fees for primary and non-primary students
Textbooks & Materials	Varies – Pricing can be found in our Course Catalogue Materials are fully refundable if returned within 30 days of the semester end date in reusable condition per our Refund Policy.
PHSD Technology Fee	$35 per school year (non-refundable)
Shipping Options
Ship Materials to Alberta Address	$25 per order On October 8, shipping fees increased from $20 due to the Canada Post strike and having to use an alternate courier.
Ship Materials to an Address Outside of Alberta	$25 minimum or full cost of shipping fees per order
Pickup Materials from Calgary Campus	No cost
Additional Fees
Course Switch Fee Applies to each course switch (add and withdraw) made after enrollment.	$25 per course switch request
French Placement Exam Fee Available for students with prior experience in French who may need help deciding which French course to start with. Email vvsupport@pembinahills.ca for details.	$25

CONTACT US: Have questions?  Email vvsupport@pembinahills.ca.

REGISTER NOW!

Registration must be completed by a parent, guardian, or student if 18+ or living independently.