Exciting news for students! Due to recent teacher strikes, the November 2025 diploma exams are now optional. This means that if you feel ready to take them, you can!

Your school board will accommodate your request to write these exams if you choose to do so. However, if you decide not to participate, you can complete your courses and still graduate on time, with your final grades based solely on the marks from your teachers.

Rest assured, skipping the November diploma exams won’t affect your chances of getting into post-secondary institutions after graduation. Plus, nothing changes for the January and June diploma exams, so if you're planning ahead, you're all set!

Here are the quick facts:
– You’re automatically exempt from these November exams but can request to take them.
– Your school board must allow you to write if you ask.
If you want more information, check your school’s resources or talk to your teachers!