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Advanced Academic Programs · 2026–2027

A clear pathway to AP
built for every grade

From Grade 9 through Grade 12, Waad Academy’s American Pathway moves students from Pre-AP foundations to full Advanced Placement study to independent Capstone research the same rigor a top university expects, built one stage at a time.

9–10 Pre-AP
10–12 AP Courses
11 → 12 AP Capstone
SAT / AP Test Center
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Waad Academy campus home to the American Pathway

Pre-AP courses

Seven core subjects, each rebuilt around the reasoning skills AP courses will later demand.

Grades 9–10 · All American Pathway student

The foundation every AP course is built on

Pre-AP builds the academic habits, reasoning and subject knowledge students need for future AP study — standard curriculum for every Grade 9–10 American Pathway student
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
Biology
Chemistry
English
World History & Geography
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Grades 10–12 · Subject eligibility

College-level study, while still in high school

AP courses give eligible students in Grades 10–12 the chance to build college-level subject mastery and analytical rigor, open depending on pathway and prerequisites.
Precalculus
Calculus AB
Biology
Chemistry
Physics 1
Psychology
Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Environmental Science
Business with Personal Finance
English Language & Composition
Computer Science Principles
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AP courses

Eligibility depends on grade level, subject sequence, prerequisites and academic readiness.

AP Capstone

AP Capstone is an innovative diploma program designed to equip students with the independent research, collaborative team-building, critical thinking and communication skills necessary for university success.

AP Capstone Diploma · American Pathway

Building researchers, thinkers and future leaders

AP Seminar (Grade 11) and AP Research (Grade 12) develop independent research, collaboration and communication skills — rather than just subject content.
●AP Seminar and Research Certificate: score 3+ in both AP Seminar and AP Research.
●AP Capstone Diploma: score 3+ in Seminar, Research, and four additional AP Exams.
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Beyond Advanced Courses

An authorized College Board assessment hub

Waad Academy is an official AP Test Center (Code 513841) and SAT Test Center (Code 14094) students test on the same familiar campus, to full College Board standard.

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Testing Centers

Authorized by College Board recognized alongside our Cambridge International, COBIS, NEASC, Ministry of Education and Mawhiba credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Pre-AP and AP?
Pre-AP builds critical foundations, study habits and analytical skills across standard course material for all Grade 9–10 students. AP courses offer full college-level study leading to official College Board exams.
Granting college credit depends on the individual university’s placement policies and the student’s score on the end-of-year AP examination (typically a score of 3, 4 or 5).
Granting college credit depends on the individual university’s placement policies and the student’s score on the end-of-year AP examination (typically a score of 3, 4 or 5).