Advanced Placement

Short code
AP
Category
International
Country
United States
Region
Global (US-anchored)
Governing body
College Board
Age range
15-18 (typically Grades 10-12)
Subjects
39 AP subjects across arts, English, history, languages, maths, sciences
Assessment
External exams in May; scored 1-5; 3+ generally considered passing
Adoption scale
22,000+ schools in US, 60+ countries internationally
Languages
English (some language subjects in target language)
Year established
Established 1955
Website
https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/
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