Registration Opens - October 20, 2026
Demonstrate your language skills and earn high school credits in:
Filipino • French • Italian • Polish • Spanish • Ukrainian
What Is the Second Language Course Challenge?
Current ECSD high school students can demonstrate proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and cultural understanding of a second language.
- Earn five 30-level credits and a % mark for the challenged Second Language course (if successful).
- Receive credit and a "P" (pass) for courses lower in the course sequence.
- Talk to your school's designated teacher to register.
- Students can challenge one language only.
Students: To learn more about the Second Language Course Challenge, please view the following document: Second Language Course Challenge Information for Students.Families: To learn more about the Second Language Courage Challenge, please view the comprehensive guide: Second Language Course Challenge Guide for Students and Families. |
For successful completion, all students must complete all of the below Second Language Course Challenge requirements
Part 1 |
Two Projects |
Completed independently and submitted digitally in the designated Google Classroom
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Part 2 |
In-person Oral Component (AM) & Written Exam (PM)
| French, Filipino, and Polish - FEBRUARY 20, 2027 Spanish, Ukrainian, and Italian - MARCH 6, 2027 Please note, the student expected arrival time is 10 minutes prior to oral examination time (registration and exam prep time) *Bring your school ID. Students complete the in-person oral component of the course in-person at Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre with second language examiners in the morning. Students will book an appointment time, using a Microsoft Bookings link. Students will complete their written exam from 1:00-3:00pm (with additional 30 minutes if needed), at Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier prior to the exam starting
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In-person Oral (AM) & Written (PM) Exam Details
French, Filipino, and Polish | When: February 20, 2027. | Students will arrive at their chosen exam time based on their exam booking time. Please note, the student expected arrival time is 10 minutes prior to oral examination time (registration and exam prep time) *Bring your school ID. Written Exam (in the afternoon): Students will complete their written exam from 1:00-3:00pm (with an additional 30 minutes if needed) Please arrive 15 minutes earlier prior to the exam starting Please note: Second Language Course Challenge exam times cannot be changed.
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Spanish, Ukrainian, and Italian | When: March 6, 2027 | Students will arrive at their chosen exam time based on their exam booking time. Please note, the student expected arrival time is 10 minutes prior to oral examination time (registration and exam prep time) *Bring your school ID. Written Exam (in the afternoon): Students will complete their written exam from 1:00-3:00pm (with an additional 30 minutes if needed) Please arrive 15 minutes earlier prior to the exam starting Please note: Second Language Course Challenge exam times cannot be changed.
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Exam Location: Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre (9405 - 50 Street) WEST ENTRANCE If you require assistance, please call 780-441-6080. |
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Pay at Alternative Education Online Registration (Payment is required before project will be distributed to students) |
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High School Teacher Designates
For questions regarding the exams, project, etc. please see the Second Language Challenge teacher designate at your high school:
SCHOOL | SECOND LANGUAGE COURSE CHALLENGE TEACHER DESIGNATE |
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Archbishop MacDonald Catholic High School | Rania Eshak |
Archbishop O’Leary Catholic High School | Corey Nahayowski |
Austin O'Brien Catholic High School | Paul Horpyniuk |
Cardinal Collins Catholic Academic Centre Clareview Campus | Cathy Kahanyshyn |
Cardinal Collins Catholic Academic Centre Mill Woods Campus | Genevieve Carolan |
Cardinal Collins Catholic Academic Centre Westmount Campus | Gino Ripoli |
Father Michael McCaffery Catholic High School | Melissa DeStefanis King |
Holy Trinity High Catholic SchooL | Sophia Lobo |
J. H. Picard Catholic High School | Cindy Dallaire |
Louis St. Laurent Catholic High School | Anne Fierheller |
Mother Margaret Mary Catholic High School | Robert Pahud |
St. Carlo Acutis Catholic High School | Nicole Duigou-Jones |
St. Francis Xavier Catholic High School | Kim Bremault |
St. Joseph Catholic High School | Sabrina Filiplic |
St. Oscar Romero Catholic High School | Landy Haltiner |
Important 2026-2027 Dates
There are several deadlines that must be met:
October 20, 2026 | Registration Opens Payment must be made to finalize registration. Project details will be distributed once the registration has been finalized with payment. |
January 22, 2027 at 3:00 pm | Registration Closes. Registration and payment must be completed by 3 PM |
January 27, 2027 at 3:00 pm | Last Day to book your In-Person, Second Language Course Challenge oral component appointment time. |
February 5, 2027 at 3:00 pm | Project Deadline - Submit projects online to your designated Google Classroom |
February 20, 2027 FRENCH, FILIPINO, & POLISH In-person Oral Component (AM) & Written Exam (PM)
| Students will arrive at their chosen exam time based on their exam booking time. Please note, the student expected arrival time is 10 minutes prior to oral examination time (registration and exam prep time) *Bring your school ID. Written Exam (in the afternoon): Students will complete their written exam from 1:00-3:00pm (with an additional 30 minutes if needed) Please arrive 15 minutes earlier prior to the exam starting Please note: Second Language Course Challenge exam times cannot be changed.
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March 6, 2027 SPANISH, UKRAINIAN, AND ITALIAN In-person Oral Component (AM) & Written Exam (PM)
| Students will arrive at their chosen exam time based on their exam booking time. Please note, the student expected arrival time is 10 minutes prior to oral examination time (registration and exam prep time) *Bring your school ID Written Exam (in the afternoon): Students will complete their written exam from 1:00-3:00pm (with an additional 30 minutes if needed) Please arrive 15 minutes earlier prior to the exam starting Please note: Second Language Course Challenge exam times cannot be changed.
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Registration and Payment Information
Registration Information:
Students must contact their high school teacher designate for registration information. The teacher designate will provide a QR code or registration link.
- Have your ASN ready.
- Use your ECSD email address and check it regularly for registration updates, payment details, and project submission information.
- Students may challenge one exam only.
Payment Information
- Pay the $70 non-refundable exam fee at registerae.ecsd.net using Visa or MasterCard.
- Registration is not complete until payment is received. Project details will be sent after payment is confirmed.
- If you already have an ECSD Alternative Education account, sign in or use "Forgot Your Password" to reset it.
- New users must create an account.
- After logging in, the registration fee will appear in your Cart for payment.
- Need help? Call 780-441-6080.
First-Time Users
Must:
- Create a new account before you can select or register for any course.
- Call 780-441-6080 or email at alternativeeducationprograms@ecsd.net for support.
- If you receive a message indicating that your ASN already exists, please call 780-441-6080 to have your profile attached to your account.
Returning Users
- Log in to your account before you can select or register for any course.
- Call 780-441-6080 or email at alternativeeducationprograms@ecsd.net for support .
- If you receive a message indicating that your ASN already exists, please call 780-441-6080 to have your profile attached to your account.
Forgot Password Step by Step Guide
The Project - What to Expect
- Once registered and paid, students will be added to the designated Google Classroom.
- The projects will be submitted electronically through a Google Classroom.
Again, all correspondence regarding requirements will be through the student’s ECSD email. As such, students are expected to check their school email on a regular basis.
Contact Information
For any questions regarding registration or the payment process, please emailalternativeeducationprograms@ecsd.net or call 780-441-6080