International Higher Ed Events
Advanced Placement (AP) and SAT: Global University Admissions and Recruitment Workshop
Date: March 12, 2026
Location: Tokyo, Japan
The College Board is excited to host its inaugural Advanced Placement (AP) and SAT: Global Admissions and Recruitment Workshop in Japan—a unique opportunity to connect with global admission leaders and explore strategies for attracting top international students.
With the number of high school students worldwide taking Advanced Placement (AP) and SAT exams growing rapidly—and a corresponding increase in score sends to universities across Asia—this symposium will focus on how institutions can leverage AP and SAT recognition to strengthen recruitment and enhance global competitiveness.
EU Advanced Placement (AP) and SAT Recognition Symposium
Date: April 23, 2025
Location: Prague, Czechia
The College Board will host the EU Advanced Placement (AP) and SAT Recognition Symposium in Prague, Czechia on April 23, 2026. With growing numbers of test takers worldwide – and corresponding growth in score sends to universities across Europe - we look forward to having a conversation about the recognition of AP and SAT in the admission process and how these programs can be leveraged to successfully recruit students from the U.S. and globally.
Our program will convene university admission and recruitment leaders along with school administrators and counselors for plenary discussions and sector-specific breakout sessions addressing various topics, including:
- AP and SAT recognition trends and practices at European and international universities, and best practices for communicating entry requirements to prospective students.
- The latest research on the relationship between AP and SAT scores and key postsecondary outcomes.
- Leveraging College Board programs to recruit qualified applicants from the U.S. and beyond.
- New AP courses and exam course development, and new offerings in 2026-27 and beyond.
- A spotlight on the AP Capstone program.
UK Advanced Placement (AP) and SAT Recognition Symposium
Date: April 27, 2026
Location: University of Edinburgh, Scotland
Date: April 29, 2026
Location: University of Oxford, England
The College Board will host the UK Advanced Placement (AP) and SAT Recognition Symposium in TWO locations in April: Edinburgh and London. With growing numbers of test takers worldwide – and corresponding growth in score sends to universities across the UK - we look forward to having a conversation about the recognition of AP and SAT in the admission process and how these programs can be leveraged to successfully recruit students from the U.S. and globally. There will also be a session presented by Felicity Lloyd from UCAS.
Join your peers and College Board staff for this robust conversation that will equip you and your team with resources for supporting thousands of globally-mobile students.