The Advanced Placement (AP) program at ISB allows students to pursue college-level classes and exams while still in high school. Students can take AP courses from Grade 10 onwards, though most students will take them in Grade 11-12. Each AP course at ISB is a yearlong course. The AP exam in May is required for the AP designation to be placed on the student transcript.

The AP Capstone program provides a rigorous academic experience, fostering research, collaboration, and communication skills. It prepares students for the challenges of higher education and beyond. Students pursuing the AP Capstone Diploma are required to take AP Seminar and AP Research, in addition to 4 other AP courses. To obtain the AP Capstone Diploma, students must earn a score of 3 or higher on all designated AP courses.

AP Capstone is a two-year program based on two AP courses—AP Seminar and AP Research. Other AP classes teach you, in-depth, about a specific subject, like biology or US history. AP Seminar and AP Research focus on helping you develop academic skills you can use in any discipline. 

These skills include:

Critical thinking: View issues from multiple perspectives and create arguments based on evidence

Collaboration: Work alone, in a group, and with expert advisers to communicate your ideas

Conducting research: Explore various research methods and complete research projects on topics of your choosing

Public speaking: Present and defend your work individually and as a group.

ISB’s approach to high school AP classes ensures students receive the support they need for success with expert instruction from highly qualified AP-certified teachers and dedicated academic counseling and guidance on course selection, balancing workloads, and exam preparation. Contact ISB to learn more.

At ISB, we offer the AP Capstone Diploma and a comprehensive selection of individual AP courses. AP classes can be taken from Grade 10 onwards, depending on the student's aspirations and abilities. The AP Capstone Diploma encompasses two mandatory courses, AP Seminar and AP Research, plus four other AP courses. Please check the full requirements and courses available in the High School Program of Studies.

ISB offers a diverse selection of high school AP classes, allowing students to specialize in subjects they are passionate about. Some of the popular AP courses at ISB include:

• AP Biology
• AP Calculus AB & BC
• AP Computer Science
• AP English Literature and Composition
• AP Macroeconomics
• AP Physics
• AP Art and Design

In addition to individual courses, ISB offers the AP Capstone Diploma Program, which includes two essential courses:

• AP Seminar: Focuses on developing skills in research, analysis, and teamwork.
• AP Research: Allows students to conduct an in-depth research project on a topic of their choice.

More information can be found on the AP website here

Participating in AP Capstone can help you:

• Develop key skills you’ll use in college and in your career
• Become a self-confident, independent thinker and problem solver
• Study topics you’re passionate about, in depth
• Earn academic awards recognized by colleges worldwide
• Stand out in the college admission process
• Earn college credit