Advanced placement program

College-Level Courses for High School Students — Recognized Worldwide

What is advanced placement?

Advanced Placement (AP) is an American program created by the College Board and recognised by American colleges and universities. It offers college-level curricula in various subjects to high school students. Students taking AP courses are assessed in May once a year. Passing the AP exam can count toward college credit. Students are encouraged to take more than one AP over the length of their studies.

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Gain deep knowledge and prepare early for university challenges.

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Competitive edge for university admission

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Earn university credits worldwide

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AP courses at Al Mawakeb

AP Biology
AP Calculus

AP English language and Composition

AP English literature and Composition

AP Chemistry
AP French
AP Computer
AP Physics
AP Human geography
AP Macroeconomics
AP Microeconomics
AP Psychology
AP World history: Modern
AP Music theory
AP 2-D Art and Design
AP 3-D Art and Design
AP Art history
AP Drawing

AP Exam eligibility, registration & Scoring

Who can take the AP exam?

Grades 10, 11 and 12 students are eligible to register for AP courses.

How do students register for an AP exam?

  • The school registers the students for AP exams. Students will be required to pay a registration fee.
  • The exam will be conducted in school in May

How are AP exams scored?

Each AP exam is given a score from 1 to 5.

Any score of 3 or higher is considered passing. Receiving credit for an exam grade varies from university to university. The College Board website has a list of universities and the credit it offers for specific subjects and grades. www.collegeboard.com

5: Extremely Well Qualified

4: Well Qualified

3: Qualified

2: Possibly Qualified

1: No recommendation