At the Department of Education, Culture and Employment, we keep all enrolment information on students attending schools in the NWT. This includes all the marks on students from Grade 10 through 12. Note: we may receive marks from Grade 9 students as well. We are also responsible for keeping track of all diploma exam marks and printing of diplomas and Minister awards. 

Students and parents can request a copy of their student record (transcript) by completing the online form.

If you are requesting historical school records for you or someone you know, please complete the Request for Standard Student Records form.
 

Trilingual high school diplomas

Beginning in June 2024, Senior Secondary diplomas will be issued in every official language of the Northwest Territories.

All Senior Secondary School (high school) diplomas will be issued as trilingual: English, French, and the Indigenous language of the student’s choosing. The Northwest Territories seal is also in all 11 official languages.

The GNWT is committed to the preservation, promotion and enhancement of Indigenous languages. This step is in the spirit of reconciliation, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.

Each year, NWT schools will share information with families on selecting the Indigenous language that students wish to feature on their diploma.

At this time, the Department will not be reissuing diplomas that were distributed prior to June 2024 as trilingual.

Frequently Asked Questions

I’m not sure which Indigenous language I should include in my high school diploma. Is there advice or guidance to help me decide?

We encourage students to have conversations with their families about the language options and which they would like to see on their high school diploma.

This is also a great opportunity to learn more about the official Indigenous languages of the NWT. Some helpful resources include:

• Map of the official languages of the NWT
• Indigenous language resources
• NWT official languages

Why did the GNWT begin including Indigenous languages on high school diplomas?

By including Indigenous languages on high school diplomas, the territory’s official languages are more visible in everyday life. Genuine education is rooted in place and culture. The inclusion of Indigenous languages on diplomas is part of the broader work to ensure that Indigenous languages are heard and spoken throughout school, at assemblies and in NWT classrooms.

This initiative is also in the spirit of reconciliation, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.

I’m not an Indigenous person. Is it appropriate for me to have an Indigenous language on my high school diploma?

Yes. Language revitalization is a shared responsibility. It’s important to celebrate the Indigenous languages of the NWT and to encourage everyone to learn about them and use them with pride. To reverse the loss of language and culture and to keep Indigenous languages alive and thriving, they need to be spoken in homes and communities.
 

The high school diplomas offer the NWT’s nine official Indigenous languages. What about other dialects?

There are many dialects, variants, and written conventions with each of the NWT’s  official Indigenous languages. The Indigenous languages text on these diplomas have been developed and verified by recognized translators. As we move toward developing more communications material in Indigenous languages, we will continue to work on consistency and unity. At this time the diploma is available in the 11 official languages of the NWT, however if you wish to provide feedback, please contact Request_Indigenous_Languages@gov.nt.ca

Can I receive my high school diploma in English and French only?

Yes. We recognize that there are long histories around language in the NWT and that individuals may prefer not to have a dialect included that is different from their own. We are mindful of this and appreciate the continued dialogue.