ACS Hillingdon announces 2021 AP results

Showcasing their exceptional ability to perform in university-level subjects, students at ACS International School Hillingdon are celebrating success in their 2021 Advanced Placement (AP) exam results, with students accepting places at top universities around the world including University of Toronto, Canada.

Originating in the US, AP is recognised as a prestigious post-16 qualification by universities worldwide, including 121 UK universities. ACS Hillingdon offers College Board AP courses and, unlike many exam boards in the UK and around the world this year, the College Board administered full length, externally-marked examinations in 2021.

This year, 14 Grade 12 students at the school took a total of 32 AP exams across 14 subjects, including mathematics and psychology. 86% of students achieved a score of three or more points out of five in at least one subject, meaning they are performing at a university-level standard and have gained college credit for that subject. Six students received AP Scholar awards, which are awarded to outstanding students who achieve grades of three or higher in three or more full-year AP subjects.

Students are able to gain AP qualifications as part of their ACS High School Diploma (US) alongside International Baccalaureate (IB) and /or High School courses, or as an additional diploma – the AP Capstone Diploma (APCD). This year, the school awarded its first student with the APCD, with many more students anticipated to take on the diploma in future years.

“Completing my AP research class, I learned how to set my own benchmarks, gaining time management skills, so I could finish on time and succeed without unnecessary stress.”

– AP Graduate, Hannah

Martin Hall, Head of School, ACS Hillingdon, comments: “Well done to all of this year’s students who have excelled in their AP exams. We are particularly pleased to have our first ever APCD graduate this year too! AP courses are recognised as being truly ‘advanced’ qualifications which signify that students are ready to shine in university-level education. This year’s circumstances were far from ideal for anyone, but every student has taken the challenges in their stride and achieved some truly incredible results.”