What is Advanced Placement (AP) Program
The Advanced Placement (AP) program is designed by the College Board. In the US, approximately 5.2 million students are currently enrolled in this program at over 20,000 high schools.
The AP program offers 38 courses across 7 fields: Arts, English, History & Social Sciences, Math & Computer Science, Sciences, World Languages & Cultures, and AP Capstone. Students take AP exams held in May each year.
At True North International School, students have the opportunity to explore upto 14 AP courses spanning various fields such as History, Science, Chemistry, Music, Fine Arts, Economics, etc., taught by expert level teachers in these fields. With a disciplined academic environment and a high-quality teaching staff, True North students achieved an average AP score of 4.63/5 last school year. Principal Michael Lambert proudly highlighted this achievement at the Closing ceremony of academic year 2023-2024, and committed to maintaining an average AP score above 4.5 for all True North students.
Why Students Should Take AP Courses at True North International School
Enrolling in the AP Program and achieving high AP scores bring many benefits to the entire family.
The greatest benefit is the increased competitive advantage for future university applications. Good AP results demonstrate a student's ability to handle university-level workload, enhancing their chances of admission and scholarship awards. AP credits can also be recognized as university credits, saving families future costs and students time and effort. University admissions committees prioritize transcripts with AP scores, as these courses reflect a high level of academic commitment.
Additionally, students can choose AP courses and schedules that suit their preferences, thereby sparking their passion for academic fields, while still being able to join extracurricular activities such as arts, sports, community projects, and personal projects.
Upon graduating from high school with the AP program, in addition to an international standard high school diploma, students with outstanding average AP scores also receive prestigious certificates such as the AP Capstone, AP International Diploma, and AP Scholar with Distinction from the College Board, raising their competitiveness when applying to universities.
Furthermore, True North International School is officially accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) as an international standard school. The WASC accreditation assures that True North meets high standards of international quality, officially becoming a globally recognized education institution. With this accreditation, True North students enjoy numerous benefits:
- Widely recognized transcripts within the educational community. Graduating from True North International School with WASC accreditation adds credibility to students' academic achievements and capabilities.
- Ensured international standard education, including educational quality, faculty qualifications, student support services, and operational effectiveness.
- Save time and money when transferring credits to other schools within the WASC system and international universities, helping them reach their dream schools.
Thus, students in the International System at True North International School will benefit from both the WASC certification and additional advantages such as:
- The ability to earn up to 16 AP credits starting from grade 9, with 118 hours of free exam preparation with experienced teachers, helping students achieve the best academic progress, graduate with an average AP score of at least 4.5/5, and completed at least 4 AP courses.
- AP course fees are included in the International Track tuition, leaving only the exam fee (around $128) to be paid to the College Board.
- Support from a team of international admission consultants, ensuring a competitive edge, ready to apply to top universities and secure scholarships or financial aid.
To help parents gain more detailed information about the Advanced Placement program, the school organizes an online seminar titled "AP PROGRAM - THE KEY SUCCESS TO TOP UNIVERSITIES” as follows:
- Time: 14:00 - 15:00, Saturday, July 13
- Format: Online via Zoom
During the seminar, parents will have the opportunity to learn more about the AP program with guest speaker Danny Hwang, CEO and Founder of True North International School. Mr. Danny will answer all parents' questions about specific information such as AP courses at True North, exam support services, the number of AP courses students can take at the school, cost comparisons with other study abroad pathways like IB and A-Levels, strategy to build a profile to win major scholarships from US universities, etc. In addition to Mr. Danny's sharing, families will also hear testimonials from currently enrolled students in the AP program, and win attractive prizes with a minigame at the end of the seminar.
Who is Danny Hwang?
The seminar proudly features Danny Hwang, Director and Founder of NPX Point Avenue Education Group based in Singapore, and also Director and Founder of True North International School. Mr. Danny graduated from the US Military Academy at West Point and has over 15 years of experience working in primary and secondary education in Asia.
Using the Mentorship method (guidance and counseling), Mr. Danny Hwang has supported over 200 students to study abroad successfully at top universities in the US such as MIT, Harvard, Purdue, University of Chicago, University of Pennsylvania, and more, securing a total of over $26 million in scholarships.
The number of seminar participants is limited, please register HERE to receive a confirmation email for attending the program.
Today, November 20, TNIS was filled with smiles, joy, and heartfelt emotions during the Teacher’s Day Celebration – a special occasion to express deep gratitude to the dedicated educators who have guided our students on their journeys of growth.
On November 13th, TNIS students from Grades 6 to 10 had the incredible opportunity to join the Career Compass workshop and engage in an inspiring conversation with music producer Hoàng Anh Minh – an expert in music production.
On Nov 14, the TNIS community came together to embrace the vibrant Music of Spirit festival - a cultural celebration honoring India’s Festival of Lights, Diwali.
Last week, our high schoolers embarked on an unforgettable journey to Hàm Lợn Mountain, Sóc Sơn – the "roof of the capital" standing tall at 462m.
On November 15, the fundraising concert “Reminiscence”, organized by INKSPIRE, successfully concluded after months of meticulous preparation.
True North International School is pleased to introduce to parents the TNIS FUTURE INNOVATORS Scholarship Program - Nurturing future creative talents!
Advanced Placement (AP) is a program in the United States created by the College Board. AP offers undergraduate university-level curricula and examinations to high school students. Colleges and universities in the US and around the world may grant placement and course credit to students who obtain qualifying scores on AP examinations.
The AP (Advanced Placement) program is a set of advanced courses with a difficulty level equivalent to first-year university level, designed for high school students. This program allows students to earn college credits while still in high school. AP courses and exams are widely offered in high schools and universities across the United States and are recognized by many universities worldwide.
Over the past few years we have tracked shifting policy language surrounding the use of AP scores in the college admissions process. We will continue to track these policies moving forward as we expect the role of AP scores in admissions to continue to evolve.
