AP Exam Registration in Vancouver

AP Exam

Authorized AP Exam Center in Downtown Vancouver

In addition to offering AP courses, Columbia Academy is an authorized AP Exam Center and administers selected AP Exams in accordance with College Board requirements.

Our High School campus is conveniently located one block from Waterfront Station, with easy access by SkyTrain, Canada Line, SeaBus, and other public transportation.

Columbia Academy & External Students

AP Exam seats are reserved first for Columbia Academy students enrolled in our AP courses.

We also welcome eligible external students from other schools to register for selected AP Exams when seats are available.

Exam subjects and seat availability may vary each year.

Questions About AP Exam Registration?

Please carefully review the registration instructions below before contacting the school. All required registration steps are provided on this page.

If you still have questions after reviewing the information, please email admissions@columbiaacademy.ca

Please note: Columbia Academy does not provide AP Exam registration assistance by phone.

2027 AP Exam Schedule

Week 1 Schedule: May 3-7, 2027

DateSession 1 AP ExamsSession 2 AP Exams
Monday, May 3, 2027 Biology
Tuesday, May 4, 2027 Microeconomics
Thursday, May 6, 2027 Chemistry
Friday, May 7, 2027 Macroeconomics

Week 2 Schedule: May 10-14, 2027

DateSession 1 AP ExamsSession 2 AP Exams
Monday, May 10, 2027Calculus BCSeminar
Tuesday, May 11, 2027 Statistics
Friday, May 14, 2027 Psychology

How to Register for an AP Exam

Step 1 – Apply to Columbia Academy

  1. Complete the AP Exam Application Form.
  2. Pay the AP Exam fee of $350 per exam by e-transfer to info@ColumbiaAcademy.ca.
  3. Email the following to admissions@columbiaacademy.ca:
    • Completed AP Exam Application Form
    • Proof of payment
    • Copy of the student’s valid government-issued photo ID
  4. Once your application and payment have been processed, Columbia Academy will send a confirmation email and JOIN CODE for each registered AP Exam.

Registration Deadline; TBA

Registration is subject to seat availability. Students are encouraged to register as early as possible.

Step 2 – Complete College Board Registration

Every student must have their own College Board/My AP account.

After receiving your JOIN CODE from Columbia Academy:

  1. Log in to your College Board/My AP account.
  2. Enter the JOIN CODE for each AP Exam.
  3. Confirm that the correct AP Exam appears in your account.

IMPORTANT

Receiving a JOIN CODE from Columbia Academy does not by itself complete your AP Exam registration.

Your exam seat is secured only after:

  1. Columbia Academy has received your application, required ID, and payment; AND
  2. You have successfully entered the JOIN CODE into your College Board/My AP account.

AP Exam Day

All exams are held at:

Columbia Academy High School
602 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC

Students must:

  • Arrive at least 15 minutes before the required check-in time
  • Bring valid government-issued photo identification
  • Bring the Columbia Academy confirmation email containing the JOIN CODE
  • Bring all materials required or permitted by College Board
  • Follow all College Board AP Exam policies and procedures

Phones, smartwatches, and other unauthorized electronic devices may not be used during the exam.

Late Arrival

Students who arrive after the AP Exam has started may not be admitted.

Please plan your transportation carefully and allow sufficient time for unexpected delays.

AP Exam Refund Policy

AP Exam fees are non-refundable, except when Columbia Academy is unable to provide an exam seat after payment has been received.

Refunds will not be provided for:

  • Missing the exam
  • Arriving late
  • Changing your mind after registration
  • Failing to enter the JOIN CODE
  • Failing to complete College Board registration
  • Failure to bring required identification or permitted materials
  • Personal scheduling conflicts

If Columbia Academy confirms that an exam seat is unavailable, please submit your refund request to:

admissions@columbiaacademy.ca

Eligible refunds will normally be processed within two weeks.