AP, IB Credit

To recognize students’ academic achievements prior to enrollment, Global College offers credit transfer opportunities for selected Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses. Students who have completed eligible AP or IB subjects and achieved the required scores may receive corresponding university credits after matriculation. These credits may be applied toward degree requirements in accordance with the College’s curriculum and academic policies, allowing students to advance more efficiently in their studies.
AP/IB Subject Score Course Equivalent Credits
AP Calculus AB 5 MATH1150J 4
AP Calculus BC 5 MATH1150J&MATH1160J 8
AP Chemistry 5 CHEM2090J 4
AP Physics C: Mechanics 5 PHYS1400J 4
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism 5 PHYS2400J 4
AP English 5 ENGL1000J 4
IB Chemistry HL 6 or above CHEM2090J 4
IB Physics HL 6 or above PHYS1400J 4
IB English A: Language and Literature HL 5 or above ENGL1000J 4
IB English A: Literature HL 5 or above ENGL1000J 4

All IB Social Sciences Courses HL

(*Except Chinese)

5 or above

Intellectual Breadth (IB)

*Except Humanity (HU) and Social Science (SS) courses

Up to 5
AP or IB Chinese Chinese Up to 12

Note: The aforementioned admission policies may be adjusted in accordance with relevant national or Shanghai municipal policies. In case of any changes, a separate notice will be issued on the website.