In the Advanced Placement Program, students pursue university courses while still in high school. The College Board offers AP exams in different subject areas where students can demonstrate academic achievement on a national and international level.

AP exams are usually written in Grade 11 or 12. Students receiving a mark of 3 to 5 on a range from 1 to 5 may be given an advanced standing at university allowing a student placement in a second year course (by waiving the 1st year pre-requisite) or may be granted a first year credit. Students can then be more flexible in their choice of university courses.

Universities vary in how they recognize the Advanced Placement courses. Our university advisor can help examine the approach taken at the different universities and even in different faculties at the same university. AP credits are also considered to be an added bonus on some U.S. scholarship applications.                                      

Advanced Placement courses provide students with the opportunity to learn subjects in greater depth and breadth. Students are challenged to develop the skills and study habits needed for success at university. Taking AP courses may improve a student’s chance of getting into a university of her choice. The College Board honours students who excel in AP courses.

Students should work closely with their parents, teachers and consult the university advisor in determining whether the Advanced Placement Program is an appropriate choice. Students need to have the interest, motivation and ability to pursue the rigorous AP Program. Students considering AP courses must have a minimum 80% course average in the previous year and teacher recommendation.