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Advanced Placement
The Advanced Placement program (AP) is a cooperative educational endeavour between secondary schools and colleges and universities. It gives high school students exposure to university level material by taking an AP course, followed by AP exam. Colleges and universities may grant a first year credit or placement in second year courses to successful students.
Advanced Placement (AP) courses provide a challenging enriched program, where students pursue study in university credit courses that are recognized by universities around the world.
SMLS' wide array of AP courses includes:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Calculus
- English Language
- English Literature
- French Language
- Mandarin
- Studio Art
The Benefits of Advanced Placement
- Enrichment - Students in AP courses study topics in greater depth, enhancing their intellectual development.
- Flexibility - AP courses are tailored to meet the specific needs of each student.
- Challenge - AP gives students an opportunity to realize their full academic potential.
- University preparation - Through AP, students are exposed to university-level content and expectations, helping them feel more comfortable and confident when they reach university.
- International recognition - Universities and colleges in more than 110 countries recognize AP courses, including 90% of North American colleges and universities.
- Rigorous standards - AP examinations are administered by the American College Board, ensuring consistently high standards wherever the courses are taken.