04-06-2025, https://epsb.ca/programs/teachingphilosophy/advancedplacement/factsheet/

Advanced Placement

Advanced Placement (AP) is an internationally recognized program that prepares students to experience college or university-level courses while enrolled in high school. 

  • Goals

    • Develop academic skills in a challenging learning environment
    • Extend abstract, creative and critical thinking skills
    • Prepare students for post-secondary studies

  • Benefits

    • Improved ability to handle rigorous and advanced coursework
    • Improved work and study skills
    • Enhanced creativity and problem-solving skills
    • Ease of transition from high school to post-secondary studies
    • Opportunities to earn university-level credits or advanced placement at colleges and universities worldwide

  • Program delivery

    • In-depth study of advanced concepts
    • Enriched curricula with post-secondary level material
    • Choice between taking one AP course, several courses or a full AP program
    • AP-level courses in calculus, sciences, English, social studies, languages, art and history

  • Eligibility

    To be eligible for this programming, students must be:

    • enrolled in Grades 10 to 12
    • motivated to achieve and enjoy challenges
    • achieving above average in a prerequisite course

    Contact a school offering Advanced Placement for information about eligibility and programming options.

  • Alberta curriculum

    All Edmonton Public Schools programming is based on curriculum determined by Alberta Education. Students enrolled in Advanced Placement will receive the same high-quality education offered in all of our programs.

  • Transportation

    Edmonton Transit is the preferred method of transportation. For more information about busing, contact the school or call Student Transportation at 780-429-8585. 


04-06-2025, https://epsb.ca/programs/teachingphilosophy/advancedplacement/factsheet/

Advanced Placement

School Sites

Senior High