One pathway, four stages, a clear route to university.
From Grade 9 through Grade 12, Waad Academy's Advanced Academic Programs move students from Pre-AP foundations to full Advanced Placement study to independent Capstone research — the same rigor a top university expects, built one stage at a time.
A continuing academic journey, not a set of isolated courses
At Waad Academy, we are strengthening our American Pathway by giving students a clear academic route from strong foundations to advanced high-school learning and university preparation.
Beginning in Grades 9–10, all students in the American Pathway benefit from our Pre-AP courses. As students progress, eligible students in Grades 10–12 can take Advanced Placement (AP) courses according to subject and grade-level pathways.
The pathway continues into AP Capstone, through AP Seminar in Grade 11 and AP Research in Grade 12 — developing the research, communication, collaboration and independent-learning skills top universities value most.
Where each program sits on the pathway
Built to be taken in order
Each program is a deliberate step up in independence and rigor — designed to connect directly to the one before it.
Pre-AP Program
Builds the academic habits, reasoning and subject knowledge every student in Grades 9–10 needs before AP study begins.
Grades 9–10 · American PathwayAdvanced Placement (AP)
College-level courses across math, science, English, economics, computer science and psychology, taught to Grades 10–12.
Grades 10–12 · Subject eligibilityAP Capstone
AP Seminar and AP Research let students investigate real issues, conduct original research and defend their findings.
Grade 11 → Seminar · Grade 12 → ResearchFour outcomes families notice first
Stronger thinking skills
Students learn to analyze, evaluate, solve complex problems and think independently.
University preparation
Students become comfortable with the expectations and rigor of higher education.
Future-ready skills
Fosters real expertise in academic research, formal writing and collaboration.
A stronger student profile
Demonstrates academic ambition and college readiness on university applications.