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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.
Recognized by universities in the US, Canada, UK, and worldwide for advanced standing and credit.
Suitable Age Range
16-18
Typical Duration
1-2 years
Schools in Switzerland
11
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Why Choose AP?
- 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
Collège du Léman
Versoix, Geneva
Ages
2–18 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 35k–95k/yr
Ecole d'Humanité
Hasliberg Goldern, Bern
Ages
13–19 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 65k–68k/yr
International School of Zug and Luzern
Baar, Zug
Ages
3–18 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 26k–38k/yr
Leysin American School
Leysin, Vaud
Ages
12–18 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 89k–99k/yr
Zurich International School
Kilchberg, Zurich
Ages
3–18 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 32k–42k/yr
Schweizerische Sportmittelschule Engelberg
Engelberg, Obwalden
Ages
13–19 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 15k–35k/yr
Stiftung Sport-Gymnasium Davos
Davos Platz, Graubünden
Ages
14–20 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 18k–42k/yr
Institut auf dem Rosenberg
St. Gallen
Ages
6–19 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 140k–150k/yr
Surval Montreux
Montreux, Vaud
Ages
13–19 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 79k–89k/yr
TASIS Switzerland
Montagnola, Lugano
Ages
3–18 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 30k–95k/yr
SBW Talent-Campus Bodensee
Kreuzlingen, Thurgau
Ages
3–20 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 15k–35k/yr
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