High School Credits

Official Ministry Recognition

As a recognition for the discipline and training provided by the Air Cadet program, the Ministry of Education has authorized granting of credits to cadets. “BC students who are cadets are eligible to receive up to 12 credits towards their high-school graduation.”

These credits allow cadets to reduce the number of classes they must take in school, which in turn allows them to focus on their remaining studies and responsibilities within the squadron.

Credit Recognition Information

This page was created to provide cadets with the information they need to successfully obtain credit for their time as a cadet.

Per the Ministry of Education:

“To report a successful completion, the school must first examine credentials from the external institution. It is the student’s responsibility to present this credential as proof of successful course or program completion.“

Program Summary

The Ministry has authorized four (4) credits maximum for each of Grades 10, 11 and 12 as follows:

Course CodeCourse TitleCredits EarnedMinistry Course Number
UXCA 10Cadet 1043201002
UXCA 11Cadet 1143201003
UXCA 12Cadet 1243201004

*each link goes to the official Ministry of Education page outlining the exact details of each course recognized by the Ministry. 

**Note: as of 8 Oct 2021, the link to the Cadet 11 course page appears to direct to the Cadet 12 page. This is an issue with the Ministry’s site. The details for each course should be roughly the same

Program Requirements

The following details the required training for each external cadet course for air cadets:

  1. UXCA 10 (Cadet 10): Successfully complete Level Three or a three-week Basic Specialty Training Course. Participation in the Air Cadet International Exchange is considered to be an equivalent training experience;
  2. UXCA 11 (Cadet 11): Successfully complete Level Four or an Advanced Specialty Training Course; and
  3. UXCA 12 (Cadet 12): Successfully complete Level Five or an Advanced Specialty Training Course.

Qualifying “Basic Specialty Training Courses” include:

  1. Introduction to Leadership;
  2. Introduction to Instruction;
  3. Introduction to Aviation;
  4. Introduction to Aerospace;
  5. Introduction to Survival Training;
  6. Introduction to Physical Education and Recreational Training;
  7. Music (Levels 2 and 3); and
  8. Pipes and Drums (Levels 2 and 3).

Qualifying advanced specialty courses for air cadets include:

  1. Music (Levels 4 and 5);
  2. Pipes and Drums (Level 4s and 5);
  3. Introduction to Rifle Coaching;
  4. Senior Leaders;
  5. Survival Instructor;
  6. Athletic Instructor;
  7. Technical Training – Basic Electronics, Aircraft Servicing or Photography;
  8. Air Traffic Control;
  9. Glider Pilot;
  10. Power Pilot; and
  11. Staff Cadet.

Supporting Information

The information below may be necessary, or at least of assistance, when working with your individual school to obtain credit:

  1. Ministerial order 302/04 entitled Graduation Program Order (CLICK HERE) (see pg. 10 where External Credits are explicitly recognized),
  2. The Ministry’s Earning Credit through Equivalency, Challenge, External Credentials, Post Secondary Credit and Independent Directed Studies (CLICK HERE) policy (reference the “External Credentials Policy” where external credits are acknowledged and procedures are outlined),
  3. The B.C. Graduate Program Policy Guide (CLICK HERE) (see pg. 15 regarding Graduation Requirements, pg. 19 regarding use of External Credits towards electives, and pg. 33 regarding External Credentials).
  4. The B.C. Graduation Program Handbook of Procedures (CLICK HERE) (see pg. 42 regarding reporting External Credentials).
  5. The official Ministry page for Qualifying Cadet Courses (CLICK HERE) (mirrors the list above)
  6. Pacific Region Cadet Instruction (PRCI) 350 – Academic Credits (CLICK HERE) (the official DND policy on credits)

Assistance Applying for Credit

All requests do take some time so DO NOT submit your request last minute.

Cadets must follow the process below to receive assistance in applying for credits:

  1. Read and ensure you understand the above limitations and criteria for obtaining credit,
  2. Contact your specific school’s administration and identify their specific requirements for requesting external credit, and
  3. Contact the 637 Admin team at 637air@cadets.gc.ca with a formal request for the information required from your school. Provide your name, rank, flight, and details your school provided.

Once a request for assistance is received the Admin team will review the request and do their best to assist you.

Note: the more information you provide, the faster the team can help you.