École Handsworth Secondary
North Vancouver School District
Advanced Placement Exams
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Registration for the 2026 AP Examination Period is CLOSED

The deadline to register and pay was November 3rd, 2025. 


​Price for self-study exam: $295 

Click link below: AP Exam Registration 2025/2026 

Please note that the exam payment is non-refundable under any circumstances after November 14, 2025.  Therefore, students must be sure they are committed to preparing to write the exam(s) in May. 

It is the student's responsibility to keep updated with AP announcements and directions.  Therefore, it is essential to provide an accurate email address for communication purposes.


Exam Day ​Details & Schedule

For May 2026 all registered exam-only students will write their exams at the scheduled time at Handsworth Secondary School (1033 Handsworth Rd, North Vancouver, V7R 2A7).  

  • Students must arrive 30 minutes before their exam is scheduled.  
  • Please bring a government-issued photo ID to the exam (e.g. Driver’s License, Passport, Certificate of Canadian citizenship or Permanent Resident Card)Students will not be permitted to write the exam without a photo ID. The name used for registration must match the photo​ ID. ​
  • No electronic devices are permitted inside the exam area except for approved calculators.  
  • Latecomers will not be permitted to enter.   


​All exams are FULL

Exam ​Date

​​Morning 08:00am
Report at 07:30am

​Room

​Afternoon 12:00pm
Report at 11:30am

​​Room​

​May 4, 2026

Biology​​TBD
​Microeconomics (FULL)
​TBD
​May 5, 2026

​Chemistry
​TBD
​May 6, 2026




​Physics 1:  Algebra Based
​TBD
​May 7, 2026




​Statistics
​TBD
​May 8, 2026




​Chinese Language & Culture
​TBD
​Macroeconomics
​TBD
​May 11, 2026


​Calculus AB
​TBD
​Calculus BC
​TBD
​May 12, 2026

​French Language & Culture
​TBD
​Psychology
​TBD
​May 13, 2026

​English Language & Composition
​TBD
​May 14, 2026





​Computer Science Principles
​TBD
​May 15, 2026




​​Computer Science A
​TBD​


Frequently Asked Questions​


How do I pay? 

Once registe​red, you will be sent an email stating that you can pay through School Cash Online. 

When will I receive the JOIN CODE after registration? 

Usually, you will receive the join code within 2 business days after payment and registration submission. You must join as soon as possible after receiving this to ensure your exam is ordered.

If I decide not to take the exam after registering, what should I do? 

You can notify us by sending an email to npowell@sd44.ca. If cancelled before November 14, 2025 you will receive a refund, less the $75 cancellation fee.

Do I need to register again if I am already enrolled in the AP Course at Handsworth? 

No. You only need to register for any self-study exams you plan to take. You will be given a separate join code for every exam but will use the AP account you already have. 

What if I require exam accommodations?

Please send an email to npowell@sd44.ca.  Nina Powell can apply for accommodations on your behalf.  You will need to include your most recent psychoeducational assessment and IEP. 

Do AP exams earn transfer credits to university?

Some universities will grant first year credits for AP exams.  There are often minimum grades required to earn the transfer credits.

More information about transfer credits can be found here:   Advanced Placement - BC Transfer Guide

Additional Questions?

Contact Ms. Nina Powell by email npowell@sd44.ca.