​​​​​​​Provincial Achievement Tests (PAT) are part of a balanced, broad-based program of student assessment for Grades 6 and 9 students. The results provide some of the information that guides our educators as they set targets for student achievement and track the results of school improvement initiatives. Visit the CBE website for more information on our students’ provincial testing​.

​Teachers will remain focused on delivering the programs of study for all courses and will continue to assess student achievement based on the grade level outcomes as determined by the Government of Alberta.​​​​​​​

Please check our Calendar page for dates.


Provincial Achievement Tests (PAT) May & June 2026


Grade 6 PATs

All Grade 6 exams will be hosted at Lord Shaughnessy High School.

SUBJECT

DATE & TIME

English Language Arts - Part A

Friday, May 22 | 9:00 – 11:00 am

English Language Arts - Part B

Thursday, June 4 | 9:00 – 10:00 am

Science

Friday, June 12 | 9:00 – 10:00 am

Mathematics - Part A

Monday, June 15 | 9:00 – 9:30 am

Mathematics - Part B

Thursday, June 18 | 9:00 – 10:15 am

Grade 9 PATs

All grade 9 exams will be hosted at Lord Shaughnessy High School.

English Language Arts – Part A*

Thursday, May 21 | 9:00-11:00 am

English Language Arts – Part B

Tuesday, June 9 | 9:00 – 10:15 am

Mathematics – Part A & B

Friday, June 19 | 9:00 – 11:10 am

Social Studies

Monday, June 22 | 9:00 – 10:20 am

Science

Tuesday, June 23 | 9:00 – 10:15 am

Important

  • All students must complete all parts of the exam in the time allotted. 
  • All students are entitled to receive double time.
  • Students should plan to arrive 20-30 minutes in advance to leave time for parking and finding the correct room.

Materials for students to bring

  • Pencil
  • Eraser
  • Water Bottle (water filling stations are available at the school)
  • Snack for after the exam

Exam Rooms & Accessibility at Lord Shaughnessy

  • We are using multiple rooms at Lord Shaughnessy for our exams
  • There are three stairwells and one elevator to reach the second floor.
  • The locations of the stairs and elevator are clearly marked.
  • There will be someone at each door to check students in.

Preparing for Exams

Alberta Education has put together guides for parents:

For more information about Grade 6 or grade 9 Provincial Achievement Tests, please visit the Alberta Education website.