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AP

Advanced Placement Programme. AP courses are offered by many schools following American curricula to allow top students to earn university credits and help them secure places on competitive degree programmes. The programme, involving 30 courses, is run by The College Board in the US. www.apcentral.collegeboard.com

ACAMIS

The Association of China and Mongolia International Schools. It has 43 member schools on the mainland, in Mongolia and in Hong Kong, the latter including Chinese International School, Hong Kong Academy, Hong Kong International School and Australian International School.

ACT

A standardised test used to assess candidates for admission to American universities that is an alternative to the SAT (see below). It is split into four sections - English, maths, reading and science. An optional written paper is also offered. Each section is scored on a scale of one to 36 and candidates also receive a composite score, which is the average of their four test scores.

CIS

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