There are a lot of aspiring students who dream of entering a UK university, but the complicated exam requirements, especially if your school doesn’t offer AP exams, often hinder students from going to the university they want. Fortunately, there are universities in the UK that have changed their requirements to accommodate these types of schools and one of them is King’s College London.
King’s College London is a globally recognized institution known for providing outstanding education and conducting cutting-edge research. They are committed to fostering positive, long-lasting change in society, with a focus on improving the world. By delivering high-quality education, pioneering research, and dedicated service to the community, they aim to create a lasting impact both locally in London and globally.
Aside from the significant reputation of King’s College London, they have now updated their US entry requirements for high schools who do not offer AP examinations, aiming at broadening access to a wider range of students.
In place of AP exams, they will now replace and consider honors and dual enrollment classes. The criteria are as follows:
- Honors Classes: Must be taken at the Grade 12 level for a full academic year.
- Dual Enrollment Classes: Must be completed over at least one semester and be worth a minimum of 3 college credits.
King’s College London will only consider Honors/Dual Enrollment Classes, for US-domiciled applicants only, if the school does not teach enough AP subjects.
Honors Classes must be taken for one year at grade 12 level, and Dual Enrolment (College) Classes must be taken for one semester of at least 3 credits.
It is recommended that students focus on taking AP exams, Honors or Dual Enrollment classes in subjects that align with their intended field of study. How many varies by program.
For more information, please read KCL’s US entry requirements HERE.
These updates will be in effect for all US students applying to King’s College London for the 2025 entry year. The application deadline is January 29, 2025, at 6:00 PM UK time.
If you want to learn more about King’s College London’s entry requirements, check out their website or click here.
