Welcome to Thornlea's Advanced Placement Program
Our Advanced Placement (AP) Program is one of the longest-running and most extensive AP Programs in York Region.
AP Programs at Thornlea Secondary School provide an enriched classroom environment for highly motivated students in many subject areas.
The program offers students the flexibility to select the number of AP classes that best serve their academic needs. Students may select as little as one AP class or work towards national or international distinctions by selecting a full complement of AP classes.
For further information on AP, please go to AP Central.
Benefits
AP courses are beneficial for students because they...
- Emphasize higher-order thinking skills that challenge students to aim higher and achieve more
- Help them personalize and own their learning
- Encourage self-exploration and the application of personally-preferred learning strategies
What is the cost of AP?
There is no cost associated with taking AP courses. In grades 11 and/or 12, there is a sitting fee per exam if the student chooses to write the College Board AP exam.
Advanced Placement Preparation courses offered at Thornlea
Grade 12 Advanced Placement Courses
Advanced Placement courses in grade 12 are identified in the course planner as courses ending in the letter "E". AP courses offer an enriched curriculum that prepares students for both the assessments at Thornlea and the AP exams administered by the U.S. College Board.
Courses Offered (2024-2025):
- Arts (Drawing 2D, 3D, and Painting)
- Advanced Functions (Math)
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Calculus
- English
- French
- Physics
Students, who receive a level 4 or 5 in the Advanced Placement examinations in May, may be eligible to receive credit or advanced placement at university. These courses are designed to provide students with background and knowledge equivalent to a first-year university course.
AP courses are recognized by many Canadian and International universities as advanced standing for first-year study in specific courses. For further information on AP, please go to AP Central.
AP Resources
- Consider registering for an AP Student College Board Account.
- Browse courses and Exams.
- Check out the AP youtube channel.
- Math Practice (University of Waterloo)
- Ask your teacher for extra material and extra help
Good luck.