PagineNunavut Curriculum Guide & Practice Tests (K–12)
Nunavut uses many Alberta programs of study alongside Nunavut-developed curriculum grounded in Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (Inuit societal values). Grade 12 students write Alberta diploma exams; the English Language Arts diploma exam is a graduation requirement. Nunavut followed Alberta in cancelling the January 2026 diploma exams.
- 13 grades
- 340 practice tests
- 3 provincial assessments
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Provincial assessments
| Assessment | Grades | Subjects | When | Counts? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) — Grade 6 | Grade 6 | English language arts, French language arts, mathematics, science, social studies | June | Some schools count PATs toward marks; check with your school. |
| Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) — Grade 9 | Grade 9 | English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies (and French language arts) | January and June (January 2026 sittings were cancelled) | Some schools count PATs toward marks; check with your school. |
| Diploma Examinations (Grade 12) | Grade 12 | ELA 30-1/30-2, Mathematics 30-1/30-2, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Science 30, Social Studies 30-1/30-2, French language arts | November, January, April, June and August sessions (January 2026 was cancelled) | 30% of the final course mark (the school-awarded mark is 70%). |
Nationally, a sample of Grade 8 students also writes the Pan-Canadian Assessment Program (PCAP).
How school is organized
Kindergarten, Grades 1–12, with Alberta course names (e.g. ELA 30-1, Math 30-1).
Graduation: The Nunavut Secondary School Diploma includes Alberta diploma exams, with ELA 30-1 or 30-2 required.
Curriculum strands we practise
🔢 Mathematics: Number · Patterns & Relations · Shape & Space (Measurement, Geometry) · Statistics & Probability
📖 English Language Arts: Reading and viewing · Writing and representing · Speaking and listening · Language conventions
🔬 Science: Life science · Physical science · Earth and space science · Science inquiry and STSE
🌎 Social Studies: Citizenship and identity · Time, continuity and change · The land: places and people · Power, authority and decision making · Economics and resources · Global connections
Official curriculum: Nunavut curriculum (Alberta programs with Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit). Pagine describes the curriculum in its own words; official documents are provincial copyright.
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Frequently asked questions
What curriculum does Nunavut use?
Nunavut uses many Alberta programs of study alongside Nunavut-developed curriculum grounded in Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (Inuit societal values). Grade 12 students write Alberta diploma exams; the English Language Arts diploma exam is a graduation requirement. Nunavut followed Alberta in cancelling the January 2026 diploma exams.
How are grades organized in Nunavut?
Kindergarten, Grades 1–12, with Alberta course names (e.g. ELA 30-1, Math 30-1).
What are the graduation requirements?
The Nunavut Secondary School Diploma includes Alberta diploma exams, with ELA 30-1 or 30-2 required.
Which provincial tests do students write in Nunavut?
Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) — Grade 6 (Grade 6); Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) — Grade 9 (Grade 9); Diploma Examinations (Grade 12) (Grade 12).