Approaching the future with the Advanced Placement (AP) program

Offer college-level courses and exams that students can take in high school. Key success to top universities worldwide.

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An Edge in College

Taking AP courses and exams in high school can give you an advantage in college

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Earn College Credit and Placement

AP score could earn you college credits before you even set foot on campus. In fact, most AP students who enroll in four-year colleges start school with some credit.

2

Save Money and Time

Earning credit or placement can open up time on your schedule or even let you graduate early.

3

Stand Out to Colleges

“AP” on your high school transcript shows colleges you’re motivated to succeed, and taking the exam demonstrates your commitment to tackle and complete college-level work.

4

Keep Your Options Open

Earning college credit with AP can give you the flexibility to change majors, pursue a second degree, study abroad, or seek internships.

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A Head Start in High School

AP students are better prepared for college, more likely to enroll and stay in college, do well in their classes, and graduate in four years. Taking AP can help you:

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Get a Taste of College
Get familiar with college-level work and boost your confidence by tackling it.
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Develop College Skills
Time management, critical thinking, scholarly writing—AP courses and exams help you hone the skills you’ll need in college and career.
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Discover Your Passion
Studying a subject in depth could give you new insights and even put you on the path to a career.
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Boost Your GPA
Taking an AP course and exam can boost your GPA, create competitive advantages for student's profile.
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Our Differentiations

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Diverse Learning Community

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Advisory Program

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Modern Facilities

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International & National Competitions

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Pathway to Top Global Universities

Our AP Achievements

15+

AP Subjects

4.4/5

AP average score AY23-24

98%

Score 3 and higher

70%

Score 4 and higher

40%

Score 5 maximum score

Advanced Placement (AP) at True North International School

Besides WASC accredited high school diploma, our international graduates can also have the opportunity to earn additional AP certificates

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AP Capstone

A diploma program from College Board based on two yearlong AP course: AP Seminar and AP Research.

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Arsenii Paramonov

Math Teacher

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Daniel Lewis

English Teacher

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Courtney Sasha Cook

English Teacher

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Mai Ngọc Khôi

Head of Research & Development Department

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Christopher Jones

Social Studies Teacher

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Edward Jiyong Oh

International Secondary & High School Vice Principal

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Alfred Mark Denopol

Music Teacher

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Nicholas Michael Chou

AP & STEAM Teacher

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Vu Aleksandr

Music Teacher

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Pieter Jacobus Viviers Van Staden

Natural Science, STEAM Teacher

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Eleanor Black

English Teacher

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Jason Micheal Theunisen

Art Teacher

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Dương Thị Hồng Hạnh

Bilingual Secondary & High School Principal

AP International Diploma

A globally recognized certificate awarded to students who display exceptional achievement across a variety of disciplines.

AP Scholar with Distinction

Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.