--- title: "AP® Chinese For Credit | Elite Prep" description: "Earn UC-approved, WASC-accredited credit in AP Chinese Language and Culture online at your own pace, with weekly mentor support and a GPA boost." url: "https://eliteprep.com/ap-chinese/" image: "https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-AP-Chinese-Hero-Orange-webp-card.jpg" language: "en" source: "eliteprep build" --- ![Two smiling students looking at a laptop together at a table in front of bookshelves](https://eliteprep.com/media/iStock-AP-Chinese-Hero-Orange-webp-w1600.webp) # AP® Chinese For Credit September 10, 2026 – May 14, 2027 Take AP® Chinese Language & Culture with Elite this school year. Boost your GPA and add an impressive course to your high school transcript. [Contact Us to Learn More](https://eliteprep.com/contact-us/) ![Laptop icon on a blue circle, with "University of California" on the screen.](https://media.eliteprep.com/Korean%2BCourses%2BUC%2BApproved%2B1-webp-w300.webp) ## UC-Approved Courses AP® Chinese at Elite is University of California-approved and will add a valuable course to your AP/Honors course count. ![Clipboard holding a page labeled "GPA" with a red circle checkmark badge](https://media.eliteprep.com/Korean%2BCourses%2BGPA%2B2-webp-w300.webp) ## Guaranteed Transcripts Elite Open School is fully WASC-accredited. Grades earned will count toward your GPA, just like any class at your school would. ![Illustration of a student writing in a notebook at a desk with a lamp and a stack of books](https://media.eliteprep.com/Korean%2BCourses%2BFlexible%2B3-webp-w300.webp) ## Flexible Schedule Complete online lessons at your own pace. Support from Elite counselors and mentors keeps you on track to success. ### **AP Chinese • 2026-27 Schedule** Students complete AP Chinese lessons and assignments via an asynchronous, online learning platform and receive Elite mentoring and support through weekly Teacher Assisted Coursework (TAC) sessions. **Semester 1:** September 10, 2026 to January 8, 2027\ **Semester 2:** January 11, 2027, to May 14, 2027\ **Weekly TAC Sessions:** Monday & Thursday, 6:00pm to 7:00pm PT ![A city skyline at night, with a lit cable-stayed bridge reflected in the river below.](https://media.eliteprep.com/ap-chinese-night-bridge-webp-w400.webp) Elite Prep is proud to provide students with the opportunity to take AP® Chinese Language and Culture and earn UC-approved high school course credits from Elite Open School. This two-semester, fully accredited class will count toward your high school GPA. As students take AP® Chinese, we monitor their progress and provide academic guidance to ensure that each student is set up for success. 92% of Elite students who take for-credit courses and receive live support from Elite counselors and mentors earn an “A” in their course. ## Elite's AP® Chinese For-Credit program gives you the unique opportunity to: ### Significantly **raise your GPA** in a short period of time ### Fulfill **high school graduation** and **college admission requirements** ### Add a valuable **AP course** to your high school transcript ### Demonstrate **intellectual curiosity** and **academic rigor** on college applications ### **Get ahead** while still in high school and **prepare for the rigors of college** ### Learn to **communicate with family and friends** in Chinese ### Gain knowledge about **Chinese language and culture** ![A student typing on a laptop propped on a stack of books, beside a cup of colored pencils by a window](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-1034453678%2B%281%29-webp-w400.webp) ## Learn Chinese at Your Own Pace Elite's AP® Chinese For-Credit program blends the convenience of online learning with live support and accountability from Elite counselors and mentors. Students complete weekly assignments online, at their own pace. If you run into a unit or assignment that you find especially challenging, our mentors are always there to keep you on track and give you the help you need to ace the course. ![A teacher and a student lean over a desk reviewing papers together while another student watches nearby](https://media.eliteprep.com/iStock-tutoring2019-D-webp-w400.webp) ## Free Up Your Schedule to Take a More Rigorous Course Load By taking AP® Chinese at Elite, you'll free up your schedule to take other classes at school like extra AP and Honors classes or impressive extracurricular classes like Speech & Debate or Journalism. Either way, by taking AP Chinese at Elite, you'll be able to strengthen your overall academic profile and GPA. ## FAQs **Is this course accredited?** Yes. The AP Chinese Language and Culture course is offered by Elite Open School, a WASC-accredited private school, and appears on Elite Open School’s [**A-G course list**](https://hs-articulation.ucop.edu/agcourselist/institution/4959) approved by the University of California. **Are there any prerequisites for this course?** At a minimum, completion of Chinese 3 or a course equivalent to an intermediate high proficiency level course; completion of Chinese 4 is recommended. Native and heritage speakers are also eligible to take this course. If you are a native or heritage speaker, a diagnostic test will be administered to assess your readiness. **How long is this class?** The course is two semesters long offered during the school year (fall and spring semesters). You have a total of 33 weeks to complete the course after enrollment. **Can I start the class any time?** No. You must begin the course on the course start date in mid-September. **Can I complete this class in one semester?** The course is asynchronous, and you can work on lessons online at any time. You must complete weekly assignments by the due date, and most students take the full 33 weeks to complete the course. **Is this class offered in the summer?** No. The course is offered only in the school year. **How is this course taught?** The course content is delivered through an online platform through reading assignments, videos, and assignments. The course is asynchronous, and you can work on lessons online at any time. To ensure that you complete the course successfully, you will be required to attend two hours of live, online study sessions with our mentor who will monitor your progress and review the course assignments. **Will I get a transcript for this course?** Yes. Elite Open School will issue an official transcript upon completion of the course. You may request an official transcript to be sent to a college or university of your choice. **Can I transfer the grade and credit I receive from this course to my high school?** Please check with your school counselor to see if your school accepts course credits and grades from another school. Note that most students do not need to transfer the credit and grade earned from the course to their high school unless they are taking the course to fulfill course prerequisites or graduation requirements at their high school. Instead, you can send a transcript from Elite Open School directly to the colleges you apply to in your senior year, and colleges will consider the AP Chinese course credit and grade as a part of your college application. **Will colleges accept the grade I receive for this course?** Yes. The course is offered by Elite Open School, a WASC-accredited private school, and appears on Elite Open School’s [**A-G course list**](https://hs-articulation.ucop.edu/agcourselist/institution/4959) approved by the University of California. When applying to college, you can request Elite Open School to send an official transcript of the grade and credit you earned from the course to a college or university you are applying to. The college or university evaluates your coursework as a part of your college application. **Can I get college credit for this course?** No. Completing the course will result in a high school grade and course credit that you can include on your college application. To receive college credit, you must achieve a passing score on the AP exam. **Can I take the AP Chinese Language and Culture exam at the end of this course?** Yes. This course is designed to prepare you for the AP Chinese Language and Culture exam. **Where can I take the AP exam?** Students who live near Elite Prep's San Jose office can register to take the AP exam there. Elite Prep also partners with high schools in Southern California where students can take AP exams. You may also ask the AP Coordinator at your high school if you can register to take the AP exam at your school. Additionally, you can search the [**AP Course Ledger**](https://apcourseaudit.inflexion.org/ledger/) to find a school where you might be able to test. ## Interested in AP Chinese For-Credit? Fill out the form below — we'll get back to you with pricing info, schedule details, and answers to your questions ASAP! ## Send Us a Message Please provide some details about the student, and we will connect you with the appropriate staff member at your center. 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