Advanced Placement
Advanced Placement (AP) is a program created by the College Board offering college-level curricula and examinations to high school students. AP courses are rigorous, college-level classes taught in high school. Students who earn qualifying scores on AP exams can earn college credit, advanced placement, or both at most colleges and universities. AP is widely recognized by universities in the US, Canada, and increasingly worldwide.
Advanced Placement
InternationalSuitable Age Range
16-18
Typical Duration
1-2 years
Recognized By
US universities (credit/placement), Canadian universities, UK universities (UCAS points), Universities worldwide
Schools Offering
11 schools offer this program
Key Features
- College-level rigor in high school
- 38+ subject areas available
- AP Exams scored 1-5
- College credit opportunity
- Recognized by 4,000+ universities
Subject Areas
Schools with Advanced Placement
11 schools offer this program
Collège du Léman
Versoix, Geneva
“Excellence in International Education”
Ecole d'Humanité
Hasliberg Goldern, Bern
“Learning for Life”
Institut auf dem Rosenberg
St. Gallen
“Artisans of Education”
International School of Zug and Luzern
Baar, Zug
“Where Passion Meets Purpose”
Leysin American School
Leysin, Vaud
“A World of Difference”
SBW Talent-Campus Bodensee
Kreuzlingen, Thurgau
“Swiss Olympic Sport School on Lake Constance”
Schweizerische Sportmittelschule Engelberg
Engelberg, Obwalden
“Switzerland's Premier Snow Sports Academy”
Stiftung Sport-Gymnasium Davos
Davos Platz, Graubünden
“Elite Sports Gymnasium in the Alps”
Surval Montreux
Montreux, Vaud
“Where Girls Lead”
TASIS Switzerland
Montagnola, Lugano
“The American School in Switzerland”
Zurich International School
Kilchberg, Zurich
“Where Every Student Belongs”
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