The AP Program gives students the opportunity to take college level courses while they are still in high school.

AP courses are challenging and demanding. However, the rewards are many: much smaller class size (compared to post-secondary), complimentary use of textbook(s) and advanced credit and/or placement at participating colleges and universitites throughout the world are just some of the benefits.

In addition,

• AP students outperform other university students
  
• 80% of these students receive A’s or B’s at subsequent course work
  
• Students who take an AP course and score a 1 or 2 perform better in university than students who do not take an AP course
  

*In order to obtain advanced placement and/or credit status at a participating college or university, a student will need to write the AP exam(s) of his/her choice. Also, students need to check with the post-secondary institution of their choice to see whether AP exams are accepted and what AP exam grade is needed to gain credit and/or advanced placement for a particular course. It is strongly recommended that students conduct this investigation before ordering AP exams.

The following web link is the AP transfer guide for BC post secondary institutions: http://www.bctransferguide.ca/pubs/ap0809.pdf

The BC Ministry of Education will also consider AP exam scores in granting Grade 12 Graduation Program Examinations Scholarship. Specific information is available at http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/awards/ap_biprocess.htm

A student does not have to take an AP course to write the corresponding AP exam

Information about ordering AP exams will be available to all students in January. Please note that each exam costs approximately $120 (the price is subject to change without notice due to the fluctuating value of the Canadian dollar) and is payable to the school by the end of January. AP exams are written in May.