Advanced Placement (AP) Exams

AP Exams take place in May and are typically 2-3 hours in length. Students may prepare for an AP Exam by taking an AP Course (Grade 11 and/ or 12) or Self-Study. Students in Grade 9 and 10 successfully write AP exams although it is often recommended for students to write AP exams in Grade 11 or 12. Students interested in writing an AP exam should share this interest with their school’s AP Coordinator/ Guidance Counsellor in the early fall.

Where are Advanced Placement Programs offered?

Depending on Community feedback, student interest and subject experts, some HDSB secondary schools offer AP Prep programs, AP Preparatory courses (Grades 11–12), and AP Self-Study and Exam opportunities as part of their academic programming. Each secondary school will share specific information about the AP options available and how students can participate through the regular course selection process. 

As of the 2026–27 school year, AP exams are offered at the following schools: