The following information is for exam-only, self-study students. If you are taking an AP course at a VSB school you must register for the exam at your school.
Students wishing to enrol in AP courses can do so through the Vancouver Learning Network (VLN).

Registration for the 2027 Advanced Placement (AP) Examination Period will begin at NOON (PDT), Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026.

ONLY students who attend a VSB school will be able to register for May 2027 AP EXAMS

Registration Requirements

• *PEN number and birthdate are required for registration (Nine digit PEN found on MyEd or on the top of a report card).
• Only VSB-enrolled students will be able to register for May 2027 AP Exams.
• VSB is not offering exam proctoring for non-VSB exam-only students in May 2027.

Fees and Deadline

• Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Please note, there are a limited number of seats available for each exam. Registrations from September 23 - November 2 will be charged $210 per exam. Registrations after November 2, 2026 (if available) will be charged $285 per exam, which includes the College Board late fee. Registration closes March 4, 2027.
• Please see the chart at the bottom of this page for AP exams offered by VSB in 2026.
• Note: The VSB District AP exam site does not offer AP late-testing.
• Exam payment is non-refundable, under any circumstances.

Exam Format

• All AP exams are now digital. There are no longer paper-based exams.

Procedures

Writing the Exam

• For May 2027, all registered exam-only students will write their exams in the small gym at Vancouver Technical Secondary School, located at 2600 E Broadway, Vancouver BC, V5M 1Y5, at the scheduled time.  
• Students must arrive no later than 15 minutes before their exam is scheduled. Latecomers will not be permitted to enter. 
• Students need to bring a government-issued photo ID to the exam (e.g. valid 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. 
• Check the seating plan for your assigned testing seat before you enter the testing area. 
• No personal electronic devices are permitted inside the exam area, except for approved calculators. 
• Every student will use a VSB-owned computer to write the exam using the College Board's Bluebook software. Students must know their College Board login information to write the exam, no exceptions. Exam proctors are not able to support login challenges.

It is highly recommended that students download the Bluebook test software on a personal computer before the exam to become familiar with its interface. 

Questions?

Read our Frequently Asked Questions or email: apexam@vsb.bc.ca 

VSB District AP exam-only offerings for May 2027: