Posted On: 8 July, 2025
The Advanced Placement (AP) Program, designed by the College Board, gives high school students access to college-level courses and the opportunity to earn university credit even before graduating. Recognized by top universities in the US and worldwide, AP is a powerful launchpad for academic advancement. Each year, over 5.2 million students take AP exams at more than 20,000 high schools across the US. These courses are rigorous, university-standard, and cover a wide range of academic disciplines.
True North International School is proud to be:
A WASC-accredited school – This accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges is a hallmark of international education quality. It affirms that TNIS meets rigorous standards of learning, teaching, governance, and student outcomes—ensuring that your diploma is globally recognized.
A STEM.org-accredited school – Our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) curriculum has been certified by STEM.org, one of the most respected organizations in STEM education worldwide. This recognition affirms that our programs foster innovation, creativity, and real-world problem-solving.
An official AP Exam Testing Center – TNIS is authorized by the College Board to host official AP exams on campus. This means our students can take their AP exams in a familiar, supportive environment without needing to travel to external centers.
AP course load by Grade at TNIS:
AP Courses Offered at TNIS (2024–2025):
1. AP Human Geography
2. AP World History
3. AP Psychology
4. AP Computer Science Principles
5. AP Computer Science A
6. AP Biology
7. AP Chemistry
8. AP Physics 1
9. AP Micro/Macroeconomics
10. AP English: Language & Composition
11. AP English: Literature & Composition
12. AP Environmental Sciences
13. AP Seminar
14. AP Statistics
15. AP Pre-Calculus
16. AP Calculus AB
17. AP Music Theory
18. AP Arts
19. AP Research
20. AP Comparative Government & Politics
TNIS provides personalized academic planning to help each student choose the AP courses that match their strengths and long-term university goals. With qualified faculty and an internationally accredited learning environment, we ensure students are equipped to succeed in AP and beyond.
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