AP & IB Programs

Empowering Academic Success
Through AP and IB Programs

Choosing the right High School course of study can be challenging for families. Our AP and IB programs provide essential guidance and support for successful academic planning.

HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM OF STUDIES

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)

AP Courses at ASD
IBDP Courses at ASD

English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
U.S. History
World History
United States Government and Politics*
Comparative Government and Politics*
Microeconomics*
Biology
Chemistry
Physics 1
Physics 2
Environmental Science
Computer Science A
Computer Science Principles
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Statistics
Seminar
Research
Precalculus
French Language & Culture
Spanish Language & Culture

Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature

English Language and Literature (SL/HL)
Arabic Language and Literature (SL/HL)

Group 2: Language Acquisition

French B (SL/HL) and Ab Initio (SL)
Spanish B (SL/HL) and Ab Initio (SL)
Arabic B (SL/HL)

Group 3: Individuals and Societies

Economics (SL/HL)
History (SL/HL)
Psychology (SL/HL)
Global Politics (SL/HL)

Group 4: Experimental Sciences

Biology (SL/HL)
Chemistry (SL/HL)
Physics (SL/HL)

Group 5: Mathematics

Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations (SL/HL)
Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (SL/HL)

Group 6: The Arts (or a 2nd choice from Groups 1-4)

Visual Arts (SL/HL)
Theater (SL/HL)
Film (SL/HL)

Navigating Your Path

As the Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) Coordinators, we are dedicated to providing you with essential information regarding course selections and academic planning. At ASD, we take pride in our students' outstanding performance in AP and IBDP courses. Our graduates have been accepted into some of the world’s most prestigious colleges and universities.

For Grade 11 and 12 students, we offer a selection of AP, IB, and U.S. High School college preparatory courses designed to equip you for success at your chosen university. We encourage students and parents to discuss course selections with current teachers to ensure that they align with academic goals and requirements.

Please be aware that ASD is not an open testing center for AP and IB courses. For further details on these programs, we recommend visiting www.collegeboard.org and www.ibo.org.

Additionally, you can find more information on our Learning Management System, Teneen, and in our weekly school newsletter, Sahifa.

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions regarding our AP and IB programs, please do not hesitate to reach out. We're here to help! Together, let’s navigate your path to academic success.