Questions about Ernest Manning Advanced Placement® programs please contact:

Mr. James Rubin, Advanced Placement Coordinator

jrrubin@cbe.ab.ca

AP Exam Dates May 2026:

Mon May 4 - Biology (8am)

Mon May 4 - European History (12pm)

Mon May 4 - Microeconomics (12pm) (challenge only)

Tues May 5 - Chemistry (8am)

Weds May 6 - English Lit (8am)

Weds May 6 - Physics 1 (12pm)

Thurs May 7 - Physics 2 (8am)

Thurs May 7 - Statistics (12pm) (challenge only)

Fri May 8 - Chinese (12pm)

Fri May 8 - Macroeconomics (12pm) (challenge only)

Fri May 8 - Art portfolios due (6pm)

Thurs May 14 - Spanish Language and Culture (8am)

Fri May 15 - Comp Sci A (12pm)

Thurs May 21 - Calculus AB/BC (12pm) 

Fri May 22 - Psychology (12pm) 

For May 2026, students enrolled at EMHS may independently challenge the following AP exams that we don't offer as courses:

Please see Mr. Rubin in Rm 2208 prior to Nov. 1 if you'd like to challenge these exams.

• -Calculus BC - Thurs May 21 @ 12pm
• • Note: Restricted to students currently enrolled in, or have completed Math 30/31AP
• -Microeconomics - Mon May 4 @ 12pm
• • Note: conflicts with AP European History Exam at the same time
• -Macroeconomics - Fri May 8 @ 12pm
• • Note: Conflicts with AP Chinese Exam at the same time
• -Physics 2 - Tues May 13 @ 12pm
• -Statistics - Thurs May 7 @ 12pm

Note: Unfortunately, we are no longer able to accommodate external students enrolling in AP Exams at EMHS 

We believe in providing each and every student a personalized program designed to intellectually challenge and foster success. For students who excel in academics, languages and the arts, Ernest Manning offers internationally recognized Advanced Placement® programs. Students have the flexibility to choose one or several Advanced Placement courses depending on their interests, passions and future intentions. These programs provide students with the opportunity to work on university level courses in their high school years.

The Advanced Placement (AP) Program® fosters excellence in student achievement. Students who take AP® are challenged to think for themselves and to engage the world critically and analytically in and outside of the classroom. The AP® Program prepares students for future success. Students can earn advanced credit or advanced standing at thousands of colleges and universities on the basis of their AP® achievements.

We offer internationally recognized advanced placement programs for students who excel in academics, languages and the arts. Students may choose to take one or several advanced placement courses depending on their interests and talents. These programs provide students with opportunities to work on university level courses within their Grade 12 school year.

Advanced Placement advantages include: students learn at an accelerated pace with other like minded individuals; students could potentially receive university credits and early acceptance into many post secondary institutions; students are better able to think for themselves, reason, analyse, and understand more mature concepts; students are more likely to graduate from university with a double major and are twice as likely to pursue a Ph.d.

From the moment you enter the AP® classroom, you will know you are about to experience a unique learning opportunity. You will notice the teacher’s approach to the subject, the attitude of your classmates and the way you will start to think. AP® courses can help you acquire the skills and habits you will need to be successful in post secondary education; such as sharpened problem solving skills, enhanced time management and study habits.

What Is Advanced Placement?

• Qualified, talented and dedicated teachers instruct students in various subjects at the university level while still attending high school.
• More than 60 countries may give high school students university credit for Advanced Placement (AP) courses based on their AP Exam scores. Students would skip the introductory courses and could move into upper level courses in university. 
• Students will acquire the skills and habits needed to be successful in university. These include improvement in writing skills, problem-solving abilities, time management skills, discipline, and study habits. 
• Advanced placement provides an opportunity for rigorous, challenging and stimulating instruction prior to the university experience. 
• Unlike other programs, students have the choice of how many AP courses they would like to enrol in. 
• Along with the diploma exams in January and June, students will write the AP exam in the beginning of May. The AP exam is a world-wide exam that all AP students simultaneously write for a fee. 
• Alberta has the 3rd highest number of students who write AP exams in Canada. 
• Alberta is ranked #2 in Canada for having the highest results on the AP exam.

Why Enrol In Advanced Placement Courses?

University

• Students receive credit for university courses without the university fees. 
• Students who take AP courses have a higher GPA than those who did not take AP courses as they are more prepared for university. 
• Students who apply to university will stand out in the admission process. 
• Students are more likely to complete undergraduate degree in 4 years or less. 
• Students are more likely to pursue further academia and post graduate studies.

Recognition

• Students may receive awards for taking 3 to 5 AP exams with a qualifying grade (AP Scholar, AP Scholar with Honour, AP Scholar with Distinction and National AP Scholar). 
• Students may apply for scholarships from the university they are applying to. 
• Looks impressive on a student’s transcript and resume.

Personal Development

• Build on critical thinking, problem design and intellectualization of content matter. 
• Personalized approach to learning and discovering own potential. 
• Stronger worker ethic, self-direction, motivation and world-perspective.

Course Selection Pathway

Since not all AP courses fit into a student’s timetable, support from the AP Coordinator and Guidance Counsellors are available for AP course selection choices.