The Minister will ward a Secondary School Diploma (SSD) to students who earn at least 54 credits at the Secondary IV or V level.  among these credits there must be at least 20 credits at the Secondary V level, as well as the following credits:

1. 6 credits in Secondary V language of instruction
2. 4 credits in Secondary V second language (core or enriched programs)
3. 4 in Secondary IV Mathematics
4. 4 credits in Secondary IV Science and Technology or 6 credits in Secondary IV Applied Science and Technology (or 6 credits in Physical Science 416)
5. 4 credits in Secondary IV History and Citizenship Education (or 4 credits in History of Quebec and Canada)
6. 2 credits in Secondary IV Arts Education (one of the four core ministerial programs)
7. 2 credits in Secondary V Ethics and Religious Culture or Physical Education  and Health.