The Advanced Placement Program is an internationally recognized program that fosters success in higher education by encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills at the highest level. Students pursue university level studies while still in high school by preparing for and writing exams. Successful completion of exams earns students advanced placement and/or credit in university. Exams are recognized by universities throughout Canada, the United States and Europe. Thirty-four courses are offered in 19 subject areas by approximately 13,000 high schools worldwide. The hallmark of the program is its flexibility in that students may take the full complement of AP courses and work toward an AP International Diploma or study in their personal area of strength and aim to achieve an AP Scholar or AP National Scholar designation.
The congregated AP Program at Bishop Allen involves congregated enriched classes in the core subject areas (English, Math, Science, Social Science) starting in grade 9 and continuing at every grade level. Students cover the Ontario curriculum and receive preparation for writing the international AP exams in the grade 11 or 12 year of high school.
Participation in the AP Program allows students to get a head start on the work they will encounter in university. Coursework prepares students to write the AP exams in May. Although written at their home school, exams are marked externally by qualified markers trained by the Education Testing Service. Numerous studies have demonstrated that successful completion of these exams ensures high achievement in post-secondary education.
Welcome to Bishop Allen Academy’s Advanced Placement Program!
ADVANCED PLACEMENT AT BISHOP ALLEN ACADEMY
At Bishop Allen, every student is encouraged to take Advanced Placement (AP) courses. An AP course is equivalent to a first-year university course. Students who write the AP exam(s) are eligible to receive academic credit or advanced standing at participating universities in Canada, the United States, and Internationally.
Advanced Placement courses are administered by the College Board and are written on-site at Bishop Allen. Exams are marked externally.
The AP Program at Bishop Allen Academy enriches our strong tradition of academic excellence.
More information on Advanced Placement may be found at:
https://ap.collegeboard.org/
In 2023-2024, Bishop Allen will offer the following AP Exams:
Biology
Calculus AB
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
French Language and Culture
Physics 1
Psychology
In grade 10, Bishop Allen offers the following AP preparation courses:
English ENG2DE
Mathematics MPM2DE
Science SNC2DE
History CHC2DE or History CHC2DF (in French)
French FIF2D1, FSF2DE, FSF2D1
In grade 11, Bishop Allen offers the following AP preparation courses:
English ENG3UE, NBE3UE* (students completing this course will be eligible to write the AP English Language and Composition exam.)
Mathematics MCR3UE
Science – there are 3 choices SBI3UE, SCH3UE, SPH3UE
French FIF3U1, FSF3UE, FSF3U1 (At the end of grade 11, students will be prepared to write the AP French Language and Culture exam)
In grade 12, Bishop Allen offers the following AP courses:
English ENG4UP (after this course students will be prepared to write the AP English Literature and Composition.)
Mathematics MCV4UP – students write the AP Calculus AB
Biology SBI4UP – AP Biology
French – FSF4UP, FSF4U1, FIF4U1, AP French Language and Culture (students may choose to write the AP French exam if they have not written in grade 11)
Psychology – HHG4UP AP Psychology
Students may wish to study independently for these Additional AP Exams:
Human Geography
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Computer Science A
Statistics
Chinese Language and Culture
Italian Language and Culture
Japanese Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture