● Exam-based qualifications that are designed to be academically similar with introductory-level university courses.
● Allow successful students to qualify for college credit and/or advanced placement, skipping introductory courses for more advanced courses.
● AP classes are not required to sit AP exams but are helpful. The classes are taken as regular school classes and each have a 1-year curriculum.
● There are over 35 AP subjects on which students can take courses and exams.
How are APs assessed?
● AP exams are held every May at schools working with the College Board.
● These are scored between 1 (lowest) and 5 (highest), with a minimum of 3 to pass.
How Can HBA Support Students with APs?
HBA supports students preparing for APs in the following ways:
● Tutoring from highly qualified tutors across all subjects.
● Academic coaching.
● School holiday revision camp at the Istanbul office.
AP schools in Greater London
| SCHOOL | GENDER | BOARDING |
| ACS Cobham International School | Co-ed | Day, Boarding |
| ACS Hillingdon International School | Co-ed | Day |
| American School in London | Co-ed | Day |
| Kingham High School | Co-ed | Day, Boarding |
| Tasis, The American High School in England | Co-ed | Day, Boarding |
Useful Links
Exam Board/AP Provider
https://ap.collegeboard.org/
UK University Information
https://qips.ucas.com/qip/usa-advanced-placement-ap/