Academics

AP Courses

At the Nanjing Foreign Language School British Columbia Academy (NFLS BCA), the AP program is an integral component of the BC+ curriculum, offering an enriched academic pathway for students seeking rigorous challenges and advanced preparation for higher education. The BC+ program begins in Grade 10, incorporating both the British Columbia curriculum and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, allowing students to demonstrate their academic proficiency through BC coursework and AP exams.

The AP courses offered include: 

 

● AP Calculus BC 

● AP Physics 1

● AP Physics 2

● AP Physics C: Mechanics  

● AP Chemistry 

● AP Biology 

● AP English Language and Composition 

● AP Pre-Calculus 

● AP Psychology 

● AP Macroeconomics 

● AP Microeconomics 

● AP Computer Science Principles  

● AP Computer Science A 

● AP 3-D Studio Art  

● AP Seminar

● AP Research

For the 2024-2025 school year, BCA provides 14 AP courses across disciplines, including mathematics, sciences, humanities, and the arts. These courses, taught by British Columbia-certified teachers, enable students to engage with college-level material, developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and research skills. Among these offerings, the prestigious AP Capstone Diploma program—a hallmark of the BC+ curriculum—stands out. This program includes two key courses, AP Seminar and AP Research, which help students cultivate advanced skills in analysis, evidence-based argumentation, and independent study.

Students in AP courses earn dual recognition: credits for their BC Dogwood Diploma transcripts and AP exam results reflected in the College Board’s official score report, which is globally recognized by universities. By completing the BC+ program and achieving the AP Capstone Diploma, BCA students gain a distinct advantage in university admissions, showcasing their ability to excel in a challenging and globally oriented academic environment.