The AP French exam is offered through the College Board’s Advanced Placement Program. It provides students with an opportunity to earn placement credit for a university-level French course, while still in high school.
WHO:
Any students can register for and write this exam. While most students choose to write it when they are in grade 12, some strong French students may feel like they are ready to write it in grade 11.
Students can write this exam more than once, if they choose, though they will have to pay for it each time.
WHEN and WHERE:
The AP French exam takes place once each year, typically in May. The same date and time are scheduled across Canada and if absent or unable to attend, students cannot make alternate arrangements.
All portions of this exam take place in one 3-hour session at A.Y. Jackson.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Students with documented special learning needs may be eligible for accommodations on the AP French exam. Any accommodations must be pre-approved by the College Board Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office.
If you have an IEP (Individualized Learning Plan) and think that you may be eligible for accommodations, please speak with Mme Brutus and Ms. Collins (Department Head of Student Services) as soon as you sign up for the exam, as the approval process may take a bit of time.
COST:
The cost to register for and write this exam ranges from $150-200, and students are responsible for this full cost.
Something to keep in mind is that while there is a cost to writing the AP French exam, it is significantly less than the cost of a university course.
Achievement on AP exams is reported on a 5-point scale:
5 - Credit Recommendation = extremely well qualified
4 - Credit Recommendation = well qualified
3 - Credit Recommendation = qualified
2 - Credit Recommendation = possibly qualified
1 - Credit Recommendation = no recommendation
Use the link below (AP Credit Policies) to verify the score required and the potential number of credits that can be earned in advanced for Ontario universities. Often, a minimum score of 4 or 5 is necessary to earn university credit based on the AP exam.
Students should also take careful note of the process to register their AP exam achievement and to request advanced standing credit, as these steps may vary from university to university.
Students who need further help in determining this information for a particular university or program should consult their guidance counselor.
At A.Y. Jackson, preparation for AP French takes place in special lunch hour classes, twice per week, during the seven-eight week period before the exam. If you have any further questions, please speak with Mme Brutus or one of the other French teachers at school.
Other Useful Sites for More Information and Further Preparation: