Summer School – International
Make the most of your summer with Vista Virtual School! Take online courses to complete an Alberta high school diploma, upgrade marks, develop new skills, or meet post-secondary requirements.
Summer Programming
- Select courses available – see our Course Catalogue
- Take up to 5 credits with VVS.
- Grade 9 → 10 students can take courses without prerequisites, such as CALM, PE, or intro CTS.
Asynchronous Online Learning
- No live classes! Log in and study any time of day.
- Submit assignments according to course timeline.
- Plan on working 20 hours per week for a 5-credit course.
- Contact teachers by email, phone, or virtual meeting during school hours.
Accredited by Alberta Education
- VVS is a public school under Pembina Hills School Division.
- Courses follow Alberta’s Programs of Study.
- Marks are recorded on the Alberta high school transcript and myPass.
ELIGIBLE STUDENTS
To register, an international/out-of-province summer student must:
- Be 19 or younger as of September 1 of the current school year.
- Not normally live in Alberta (although you may be here temporarily).
- Complete the prerequisite course prior to registration. VVS does not accept “In Progress” (Semester 2) prerequisites.
- Not be registered for the requested summer course at another summer school.
Additional Information
- If using a school Chromebook, make sure that Proctorio is installed on your device before your primary school closes for the summer. Only your primary school can install it.
- Online Inclusive Education Support may be limited due to the condensed course content and timeline. If you need extensive or unique exam accommodations, speak with an Inclusive Education Coordinator before you register.
View our International Eligibility & Requirements for more information.
Is Summer School right for you? TAKE THE QUIZ
REGISTRATION
Register online through a parent, legal guardian, or student (if 18+ or living independently) PHSD SchoolEngage account.
| IMPORTANT DATES* | |
|---|---|
| Registration opens: | April 13, 2026 |
| Registration closes: | June 1, 2026 at 3:00 pm |
| Courses open: | July 1, 2026 |
| August Diploma Exams: | August 4–12, 2026 |
*Important Dates subject to change. Check back for more summer school dates.
**Students should not be away for more than 3 days at a time, and no more than 6 days total during the summer term.
COURSE FEES AND REFUNDS
Full payment is required within 72 hours of registration approval. Unfortunately, VVS cannot accept partial payments, or payments plans.
Please review our Policies for more details.
| FEE | COST | |
| Course & Material Fees | ||
| Tuition Fees | $200 per credit | |
| – Tuition for a 5-credit course | $1000 | |
| – Tuition for a 3-credit course | $600 | |
| – Tuition for a 1-credit course | $200 | |
| Textbook & Material Fees | 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. |
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| PHSD Technology Fee | $35 per school year | |
| 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. |
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| 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 | |
| Withdrawal Processing Fee A withdrawal processing fee is deducted from the tuition refund if a request is made before the withdrawal deadline. Unfortunately, course withdrawals requested after the deadline are not eligible for any tuition refund. |
$150 per course | |
| Diploma Exam Fee | $60 per exam | |
AUGUST DIPLOMA EXAM INFORMATION
Our Diploma Exams webpage contains information on dates, times and locations. Locations have not been decided for August 2026 at this time.
- Diploma exams are mandatory for students enrolled in an eligible Alberta Education program
- REMINDER: Diploma exams are not the same as course final exams; students must write both.
- Please note that we do not offer isolation as an accommodation for diploma exams.
CONTACT US
Have questions? Give us a call at 1-855-974-5333 x5317 or email vvsupport@pembinahills.ca
REGISTER NOW!
Registration must be completed by a parent, guardian, or student if 18+ or living independently.