External Sport Credit

External Sport Credit Program

The External Sport Credit Program (ESCP) allows eligible student-athletes to earn graduation credits in Grades 10, 11, or 12. While referred to as a sport credit, ESCP is an educational credit, with learning emphasized throughout the entire process of developing as a high-performance athlete.

The Department of Education and Early Years is responsible for the External Credentials program, while Sport PEI administers the External Sport Credit Program. Only sports that are members of Sport PEI are eligible to participate.

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For more information about the External Sport Credit Program or Sports Standards,  please contact Sport PEI staff member:

Lynn Boudreau
lboudreau@sportpei.pe.ca
902-368-6253

To begin the process, student-athletes must complete the Application Form (below). If accepted into the program, student-athletes will be invited to complete their Sport Folio.

Sport PEI External Sport Credit Standards Updated July 9, 2026
SportSport Criteria
Alpine SkiProvincial Team Member & Attend Nationals
ArcheryProvincial Team Member & Attend Nationals
Artistic SwimmingProvincial Team Member & Attend Nationals
AthleticsMember of U18 Legions Team
BadmintonProvincial Team Member & Attend Nationals
Baseball (M)17U Youth Selects or 18U Provincial Team
Baseball (W)16U or 19U Provincial Team
BasketballMember Provincial U17 team
BiathlonFinish top 10 at Nationals
BoxingProvincial Team Member & Attend Nationals
Cross Country SkiTop 30% at Nationals
CurlingMember of Provincial Champion Team 18U or Jr U21
CyclingMember of High Performance program
FencingProvincial Team Member & Attend Nationals
Field HockeyMember of Provincial U16 or U18 team
Figure SkatingMember of Future Champions Group
FootballMember of U18 or U19 Provincial Team Flag or Tackle
GolfMember of the Winter Development Program
GymnasticsAttend the Canadian Championships
Hockey (M)U18 - AAA or play in the QMJHL or Junior A
Hockey (W)Member of 18U PEI or U18 Major team
JudoProvincial Team Member & Attend Nationals
KarateProvincial Team Member & Attend Nationals
LacrossePlay in ECJLL or Provincial Box/ U19 Field
Rhythmic GymnasticsProvincial Team Member & Attend Nationals
RingetteMember of Provincial U19 AA team
RowingJr. Competitive Team Member
RugbyMember of U17 or U19 Provincial team
SailingProvincial Team Member & Attend Nationals
SnowboardProvincial Team Member & Attend Nationals
SoccerMember PEIFC High Performance Program
SoftballMember of U17 or U19 Provincial team
Speed SkatingMember of the High Performance Group
SquashProvincial Team Member & Attend Nationals
SwimmingProvincial Team Member & Attend Nationals
Table TennisProvincial Team Member & Attend Nationals
TaekwondoProvincial Team Member & Attend Nationals
TennisProvincial Team Member & Attend Nationals
TriathlonProvincial Team Member & Attend Nationals
VolleyballMember of U18 Provincial Team
WeightliftingProvincial Team Member & Attend Nationals
WrestlingProvincial Team Member & Attend Nationals
5 or 10-Pin BowlingProvincial Team Member & Attend Nationals
Parasport or Special Olympic athletes in high schoolplease contact Lynn Boudreau for credit information lboudreau@sprotpei.pe.ca

Please note: Student-athletes must have access to a Gmail account, as all program work is completed through Sport PEI’s Google Classroom, which is separate from the Department of Education.

ESC Application

Students Name(Required)
Name of School
Email(Required)
Grade 10, 11 or 12
Parent or Guardian - First and Last Name *(Required)
Parent of Guardians Email(Required)
Principal or Guidance Counselor - Name(Required)
Principal or Guidance Counselors Email(Required)
Sport Coach - First and Last Name *(Required)
Sport Coach Email(Required)
This is your formal introduction to Sport PEI and the External Sport Credit Committee. A well-written personal sport story helps distinguish you as a prospective athlete and provides insight into your athletic journey. Your submission should include: A brief personal sport story, be sure to highlight: - Athletic accomplishments in your primary sport and any other sports - School accomplishments - Extracurricular involvement, such as school clubs, etc... This information allows the committee to better understand your overall development as both a student and an athlete.
Max. file size: 32 MB.
Please upload a head shot of yourself, so we can put a name to a face
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