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Program |
Advanced Placement (AP)
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International Baccalaureate
(IB) |
Dual-credit –
usually taught at the high school |
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Cost |
Cost of exam ($87) plus cost of book – depending upon the school
Exam fees may be waived for students on free/reduced lunch |
Registration and Exam fees – depending upon the school
Exam fees may be waived for students on free/reduced lunch |
Standard college tuition.
Most schools offer classes at a reduced rate. |
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High School Credit earned |
Students may earn high school credit by successfully completing the class. |
Students may earn high school credit by successfully completing the class. |
Students may earn high school credit by successfully completing the class. |
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College Credit Earned |
Students may earn college credit by scoring a 3, 4, or 5 on the end-of-course exam. The grade for the college credit is decided upon by the college. |
Students may earn college credit by scoring a 4, 5, 6, or 7 on the end-of-course exam. The grade for the college credit is decided upon by the college. |
Students may earn college credit by successfully completing the class. The grade for the college credit is the same as the grade earned. |
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Credit transfer |
Most colleges recognize AP credit
See College Board credit policy site for more details |
Most colleges recognize IB credit
See IB site for more details |
Most dual-credit classes transfer to any in-state college or university. |
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Availability |
AP classes are taught at almost every high school in Kentucky |
The IB program is offered in only 4 high schools (link to list below) in Kentucky. |
Most high schools offer dual-credit courses to their students |
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AP Resources
AP Courses
The Advanced Placement (AP) Program is governed by the College Board. There are over 30 college-level courses available. Most of these are offered in our local Kentucky high schools or through the Kentucky Virtual High School. Students take an end-of course exam and, based on their numerical score, may be awarded college credit for the course.
Bulletin for AP students and parents
How to start or improve an AP Program in your school
AP Program Guide
AP Course Descriptions
Why take AP courses?
AP Acceptance Policies for Kentucky Colleges and Universities
IB Resources
IB Program
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Program focuses on high-quality education with a rigorous college preparatory curriculum. IB promotes a positive attitude toward learning by helping students “learn how to learn.” The IB program also focuses on intercultural communication and understanding, a critical component for 21st century success. Similar to the AP program, students have the opportunity to earn college credit based upon their scores on end-of-course exams.
IB Schools in KY
Ø Atherton High School, Louisville
Ø Holmes High School, Covington
Ø Sacred Heart Academy, Louisville
Ø Tates Creek High School, Lexington
Dual Credit
In Dual Credit, a student is enrolled in a course which allows him/her to earn high school credit and college credit simultaneously. This course may be taught on a college campus or on a high school campus, but it will be in conjunction with a college or university.
Dual Enrollment is very similar to Dual Credit. However, with dual enrollment, the student will actually be enrolled in both high school and college. Therefore, the classes are nearly always taught on the college campus and the student will often be taking multiple college courses.
A Middle College or an Early College is a high school located on a college campus that targets students whose demographics are traditionally underrepresented on college campuses. It will typically have a small enrollment and will focus on advising for college readiness. These schools often provide students the opportunity to take courses for both high school and college credit.
Middle Colleges in Kentucky
Regulations Regarding AP and IB Programs
KRS 158.622 Administrative regulations of Kentucky Board of Education relating to advanced placement courses -- Duties of Department of Education relating to advanced placement and dual enrollment programs -- Credit for Virtual High School and advanced placement courses.
KRS 158.847 Science and mathematics advancement fund -- Purposes -- Administrative regulations.
KRS 158.848 Grant programs concerning STEM disciplines and AP and IB courses.
KRS 158.849 Long-term statewide goals concerning STEM disciplines and AP and IB course participation.
KRS 160.348 Advanced placement, International Baccalaureate, dual enrollment, and dual credit courses.
KRS 164.098 Duties of Council on Postsecondary Education relating to advanced placement, dual enrollment, and dual credit programs.
KRS 164.7879 Calculation of educational excellence scholarship awards -- Inclusion of certain out-of-state educational experience in grade point average calculation -- Supplemental award eligibility and calculation of amounts.
Regulations Regarding Dual Credit and Dual Enrollment
KRS 160.348 Advanced placement, International Baccalaureate, dual enrollment, and dual credit courses.
KRS 164.098 Duties of Council on Postsecondary Education relating to advanced placement, dual enrollment, and dual credit programs.
KRS 164.580 Kentucky Community and Technical College System -- Curricula -- Goals -- Degree programs.
KRS 164.7874 Definitions for KRS 164.7871 to 164.7885.
KRS 164.7877 Kentucky educational excellence scholarship trust fund -- Funding sources, including lottery revenues.