Exam-Based Dual Credit

Exam based dual credit allows a student to take an exam (AP, IB or CI) and apply to receive college credit with a score of 3 or better (for AP), a score of 4 or better (IB), and E or better (CI).

Exam Fee Subsidy Program

Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5998 provides $1M in funding to cover dual credit exam fee subsidies for students from families that qualify for low income supports in 2025-26 and 2026-27. Subsidies for AP, Cambridge, and IB exams taken by students from low-income families will be administered through Form Package 686 in EGMS. The grant application release date will be announced through the Dual Credit Updates newsletter.

Eligible local education agencies (LEA) will be able to apply for grants to recover local funds used to subsidize exams taken by students from low-income families or reimburse eligible students/families who paid for those exams while the subsidy program was suspended. 

Unlike past years, grant applications will be required for AP exam reimbursement in 2026. The deadline for indicating all students' fee reduction status in AP Registration and Ordering is April 30, 2026.

Advanced Placement

The Advanced Placement (AP) program allows students to take rigorous college-level courses while still in high school. Students may earn college credit and/or advanced placement into upper-level college courses by taking AP exams. Many colleges and universities recognize AP courses when making admissions decisions.

Advanced Placement (AP)

Advanced Placement Brochure
Find an overview of the program, course list, who to contact and more.

Dual Credit Programs in Washington State
This WSAC resource contains information about specific dual credit programs in Washington state, including exam-based dual credit equivalencies at public four-year and community and technical colleges. More information about the dual credit policies at Washington colleges can be found at WSAC's College Credit in High School website.

College Board

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Advanced Placement FAQ

AP/IB/CI FAQ

Washington State AP Trend Data

Data and Reports

College Board Exams

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International Baccalaureate

The 35 IB World Schools in Washington state offer programming that develops young people's intellectual, personal, emotional, and social skills to live, learn, and work in a connected, highly diverse world. These are rigorous courses of study, open to students aged 3 to 19 years.

The IB provides a world-class preparation for university and life beyond and IB students consistently demonstrate the critical thinking and research skills needed to excel in their university studies.

Many colleges and universities worldwide recognize IB courses as they make admissions decisions. Students who take IB exams have the chance to earn college credit or advanced placement, or both, within upper-level college courses.

See the International Baccalaureate website brochure for more information.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

International Baccalaureate website
Find an overview of the program, course list, who to contact, and more.

Dual Credit Programs in Washington State
This WSAC resource contains information about specific dual credit programs in Washington State, including exam-based dual credit equivalencies at public four-year and community and technical colleges. More information about the dual credit policies at Washington colleges can be found at WSAC's College Credit in High School website.

Start an IB Program

Become and IB School
Learn what it takes to offer IB programs at your school.

Professional Development
Prepare your teachers for the rigors of delivering an IB course.

IB FAQ

AP/IB/CI FAQ

Cambridge International

The Cambridge International (CI) program allows students to take rigorous college-level courses while still in high school. Students may earn college credit and/or advanced placement into upper-level college courses by taking CI exams. Many colleges and universities recognize CI courses when making admissions decisions.

Cambridge International

Cambridge International Website
Find an overview of the program, course list, who to contact, and more.

Dual Credit Programs in Washington State
This WSAC resource contains information about specific dual credit programs in Washington State, including exam-based dual credit equivalencies at public four-year and community and technical colleges. More information about the dual credit policies at Washington colleges can be found at WSAC's College Credit in High School website.

Start a CI Program

Program Essentials for School
Learn the different CI levels based on grade and age.

Cambridge Professional Development Qualifications
Prepare your teachers for the rigors of delivering a CI course.

CI FAQ

AP/IB/CI FAQ