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ADVANCED PLACEMENT

What is Advanced Placement?
Advanced Placement courses are created by the College Board, in the United States of America (USA) and offer students the opportunity to explore college-level curricula during high school. They are highly regarded in many universities across the world. Students applying to competitive universities should consider AP as a necessary component in preparing for admissions. AP demonstrates to universities that students are prepared for the challenges in an undergraduate environment and students who achieve a satisfactory score at the external AP examinations can earn university credits to advance and avoid required introductory courses.  
Why should you take AP courses?
Globally recognised in more than 4,000 colleges and universities in 65 countries.
  • Stand out in university admissions because having an “AP” on your transcript demonstrates to admission officers that you are experienced in particular fields of study and prepared for the challenges ahead.
  • Better prepared for rigorous university studies because AP courses teach skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving and time management. (A recent American study found that students who did not do well in AP exams still do better in university than their classmates who did not take AP.)
  • A possibility of saving money if you do not need to take certain introductory modules.
  • Explore your interests and discover your passion, which could be your university major or career.​
What should you know about AP courses?
​There are currently 38 courses available and CIA FIRST International School offers 
  • AP® Calculus AB 
  • AP® Computer Science Principles
  • AP® English Language and Composition
  • AP® Human Geography
  • AP® World History 
  • AP® Psychology
  • AP Studio Art (2D)
  • AP® Psychology
  • AP Studio Art (2D)​​​
  • AP® Music Theory
  • AP® European History
  • AP® Statistics
  • AP® Biology
  • AP® Physics 1
  • AP® Macroeconomics
  • AP® Environmental Science
  • AP® Microeconomics​
  • AP® Chinese Language & Culture​
  • AP® Literature and Composition
The number of study hours: approximately 4.5 hours of face to face instruction per week plus additional study time. AP courses are considered intensive and demanding. 

Number of AP courses you can take: up to 4 courses starting from Grade 10

Examinations: you may choose whether or not to take an external exam. If you do not wish to do so, AP courses will be reflected on your transcripts with a maximum GPA score of 5.0 (as opposed to 4.0 for regular courses) and 1.5 high school credits (as opposed to 1.0 for regular courses).
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External examinations take place annually in May, and your scores will be sent directly to the universities of your choice to assist with the application process. The costs for external examination are $130 each.
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      • Kindergarten >
        • Checklist
      • Elementary School
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    • CURRICULUM
    • FRAMEWORK >
      • Understanding by Design
      • Student Learner Outcomes
      • Habits of Mind
      • Moneytree
      • MCI Dual Diploma
    • ONLINE LEARNING >
      • Overview >
        • K-G2 Online Learning
        • G3-G5 Online Learning
        • G6-G12 Online Learning
        • FTK Online Learning
        • FAQ for Students
        • What you need for Online Learning
        • Digital Citizenship Policy
      • Sample Class Schedules
      • Apps & Instructions >
        • How to access Schoolbase
        • Google Suite Email: How to access
        • Install the ClassDojo app
        • How to use ClassDojo Portfolio
    • ADVANCED PLACEMENT
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    • SCHOOL BLOG & UPDATES >
      • Back to School: Reopening CIA FIRST >
        • Parent Agreement: Hybrid/Online Learning
        • Videos: Health Protocols
        • Videos: The New CIA FIRST
        • COVID-19 Testing Update
        • FAQ: Reopening School
        • QM Membership and CIA FIRST
        • New Tech at CIA FIRST
      • Announcements >
        • Chinese New Year Calendar Adjustments
        • Winter Break 20/21
        • Update on Aeon 1, COVID-19 incident
        • Return to onsite learning
        • Important MoEYS Announcement
        • Important Community Update and MoEYS Announcement
        • MoEYS Approval for Full Onsite Learning G4-G11
        • MoEYS Approval for Full Onsite Learning K3-G3
        • Parking Map 20/21
        • Security at CIA FIRST
        • Official MoEYS Reopening Approval
        • CIA FIRST approved for Reopening
        • HS Campus: July Update
        • Official Press Release
        • K5 Graduation 2020
        • May 2020: Tuition fees during online learning
        • FAQ regarding discount
        • Re-enrollment announcement
        • KES Virtual PTCs
        • CoronaVirus Update March 2020
        • Health Advice from CIA FIRST
        • School Policy and Updates for Parents
        • Western Michigan Uni
      • Blogs >
        • MSHS VIRTUAL PTSC Dec 2020
        • E-Invoice
        • CIA School Bus Service Resumes
        • Flood Relief Efforts
        • MOEYS Visit CIA FIRST
        • Thinking and Communicating with Clarity and Precision
        • CIA FIRST Alumni Anna Te is accepted to UC Berkeley
        • How has Coronavirus accelerated us into New Models of Learning
        • New Models of Learning: Part 2
        • CIA FIRST Continues to offer Education via Online Platforms
        • Yale Journal: A Trip of a Lifetime
        • What does WASC Accreditation mean for CIA FIRST Students?
        • Human Rights Soccer Tournament 2019
      • News from CIA FIRST >
        • Return to onsite learning: MoEYS Approval
        • New KLC Model at CIA FIRST
        • Habits of Mind Certification of Excellence
        • CIA FIRST at STEM Festival 2019
        • Sports
        • STUCO 19/20
        • CIA FIRST at MUN ISPP
        • CIA FIRST Students win CamDEBATE
        • CIA FIRST Student wins at WSC
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