AP US Government and Politics Tuition
AP US Government sets a fixed reading list — nine foundational documents and fifteen required Supreme Court cases — and the SCOTUS Comparison free-response hands over an unfamiliar case to be measured against one of them. Lessons build a case pack of facts, holding and reasoning for all fifteen, then drill the argument essay's thesis, evidence and counterclaim.
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AP US Government and Politics tuition pricing
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Single Lesson
- Start with any US Government topic you choose
- Full refund if you are not satisfied
- Scheduled around your timetable
10-Lesson Package
- Split the lessons across any AP subjects
- For example: 3 lessons US Government + 7 in another AP subject
- Homework with written feedback
Group Course
- Live classes of at most 6, 24 places per cohort
- Every unit of your subject + 10 AP practice exams
- 2026-27 groups are full; places now for the 2027-28 groups (May 2028 exams)
- 29% cheaper than the 50-lesson 1:1 package
AP US Government and Politics is a one-year course on the US constitutional framework, civil liberties and civil rights, political ideologies, political parties and elections, and the institutions of US government. The exam blends MCQ with four FRQ types including the Argument Essay and the SCOTUS Comparison.
What the AP US Government and Politics exam looks like
- Format
- MCQ plus four FRQs: concept application, quantitative analysis, SCOTUS comparison, argument essay
- Calculator
- Not permitted
- Required documents
- Nine foundational documents (Constitution, Federalist 10/51/70/78, Declaration, Brutus 1, Letter from Birmingham Jail)
- Required SCOTUS cases
- 15 required Supreme Court cases
Exam structure as published in the most recent College Board Course and Exam Description. Always confirm with apstudents.collegeboard.org before exam day.
What AP US Government and Politics actually tests
AP US Gov tests whether students can read primary documents (Federalist Papers, key SCOTUS opinions) and apply them to scenarios. The Argument Essay requires a defensible thesis, evidence from at least one of the foundational documents, and a counter-argument.
The SCOTUS Comparison FRQ gives students an unknown case and asks them to compare its reasoning to a required case — students must know all 15 required cases well enough to make the comparison.
Common ways students drop points
- Argument Essay without a defensible thesis or without using a foundational document as evidence.
- SCOTUS Comparison FRQs that summarise the unknown case but do not compare it to the named required case.
- Concept Application FRQs that explain the concept generically without tying it to the scenario.
- Quantitative Analysis FRQs without referencing the data in the chart.
- Confusing the federal vs state separation of powers.
How TestPrep tuition closes AP US Government and Politics gaps
15-case SCOTUS fact pack with facts, holding, and reasoning for each.
Foundational-documents drill with quoted-text recognition.
Argument Essay template with thesis-evidence-counter structure.
Concept Application FRQ practice on past prompts.
Quantitative Analysis chart-reading drills.
How AP US Government and Politics compares to A Level and IB
AP US Gov has no exact A Level equivalent. It overlaps in style with A Level Politics (Edexcel A or AQA) and IB Global Politics on political ideologies and democracy. UK applicants to US programmes in political science, international relations, history, or law commonly present AP US Gov.
Is AP US Government and Politics the right AP for you?
Students applying to US programmes in political science, international relations, history, or pre-law.
Students who know the institutions but have not memorised the 15 SCOTUS cases.
Students with no US context — the required documents and cases are heavily US-specific.
AP US Government and Politics week-by-week study plan
A typical route from first lesson to exam day. We adapt the pace to your start date and target grade — an accelerated version runs the same sequence in fewer weeks.
- Weeks 1–3
Unit 1: Foundations of American Democracy
The constitutional system, federalism, founding documents (Constitution, Bill of Rights, Federalist 10/51).
- Weeks 4–6
Unit 2: Interactions Among Branches
Congress, the Presidency, the Judiciary, the bureaucracy; checks and balances.
- Weeks 7–9
Unit 3: Civil Liberties & Civil Rights
The First Amendment, the Fourteenth Amendment, around 60% of the 15 required SCOTUS cases.
- Weeks 10–12
Unit 4: American Political Ideologies
Liberalism, conservatism, libertarianism; how ideology shapes public opinion.
- Weeks 13–15
Unit 5: Political Participation
Elections, campaigns, interest groups, the media, party systems.
- Weeks 16–18
Required Documents & Cases
The 9 documents + 15 cases in depth; FRQ-3 simulations.
- Weeks 19–21
FRQ Mastery
Templates and practice for all four FRQ types.
- Weeks 22–26
Exam Prep Intensive
Personal Progress Check sets, full-length mocks.
Which AP US Government and Politics preparation model fits you?
Compare 1-to-1 online tuition, small group courses and short-term exam preparation against your target score, schedule and exam date.
1-to-1 Online Tuition
- Best for
- Students who want to progress in AP US Government and Politics at their own pace, target specific weak topics, or build a plan around their school and AP exam calendar.
- Pacing
- Fully bespoke — 1-to-1 sessions starting from your weakest units.
- Follow-up
- Direct feedback after every session and a targeted homework assignment.
- Flexibility
- Days and times set by the student — flexible online scheduling.
Online Small Group Course
- Best for
- Students who want to cover the full AP US Government and Politics curriculum from scratch in a structured small-group format.
- Pacing
- A 30-week structured online programme. Two 90-minute topic lessons a week for 20 weeks, then one past-paper lesson a week for the last 10.
- Follow-up
- Homework, dashboard progress tracking and regular parent reports.
- Flexibility
- Fixed weekly timetable (September–April); every lesson is recorded and watchable for 14 days.
Short-term Exam Preparation
- Best for
- Students close to the AP exam needing revision, mock papers, FRQ/MCQ strategy and targeted topic repair in AP US Government and Politics.
- Pacing
- Goal-driven short programme: revision + mocks + weak-topic repair.
- Follow-up
- Mock exam analysis, FRQ/MCQ feedback and exam-day strategy.
- Flexibility
- Plan as 1-to-1 or as a small online group depending on availability.
AP US Government and Politics tuition — short answers to common questions
Direct answers to the questions students and parents ask most often.
How much does AP US Government and Politics tuition cost?
AP US Government and Politics 1-to-1 tuition starts from €58 per lesson, with the per-lesson rate dropping in the 10- and 20-lesson packages. The small group course covers the full syllabus (30 weeks / 50 lessons + 10 AP practice exams) for €1,559, the same number of lessons as the 1:1 Full Course Package and 29% cheaper than it. See /pricing for current packages and instalment options.
Do I need to memorise all 15 SCOTUS cases?
Yes. Each one can appear as the comparison case in the SCOTUS Comparison FRQ, and several appear regularly in MCQs. The 15 cases are non-negotiable for a competitive score.
How is the Argument Essay marked?
The rubric awards a thesis point, one or two evidence points from required documents, an explanation point, and a counter-argument point. We drill each rubric category separately.
Can a UK student do well in AP US Gov?
Yes — many of our UK students score 4s and 5s without prior US background. The trick is treating the required documents and cases as the spine of the course and building everything else around them.
Who is AP US Government and Politics tuition for?
AP US Government and Politics tuition suits sixth-form and high-school students sitting AP exams worldwide. Whether you are doing A Levels, IB, an American diploma or a national curriculum, our online format works across international time zones.
What is the difference between 1-to-1 tutoring and the small group course?
1-to-1 tutoring is fully bespoke and runs at your pace. The small group course caps at six students, runs to a fixed weekly schedule across an academic year, and covers the full AP US Government and Politics CED at a lower cost than private tutoring.
How many units are in the AP US Government exam?
The AP US Government exam follows the College Board CED and is built around 5 core units. Our lessons cover every unit from first principles to exam level, then consolidate with MCQ and FRQ mock papers.
When does the AP US Government and Politics group course start?
The AP US Government and Politics group (2026–2027 Term) runs from Monday, 28 September 2026 to Monday, 26 April 2027, with 50 lessons on a fixed weekly timetable: 40 topic lessons, then 10 past-paper lessons in which recent AP exams are worked through. Every one of our 2026-27 AP group courses is full — thank you for the interest. The 2027-28 start dates are published on 1 November, and you can enrol now.
How we support students through AP US Government and Politics
Six pillars we apply across every format — from 1-to-1 online tuition to small group courses.
Online 1-to-1 progression
In AP US Government and Politics 1-to-1 lessons we map every student's strengths and gaps, then update the weekly plan based on what the FRQ practice shows.
Structured small group courses
In online AP US Government and Politics classes of at most 6, we cover the full AP curriculum on a fixed timetable: two topic lessons a week for 20 weeks, then one past-paper lesson a week for the last 10.
AP-format past-paper practice
Regular drills using past AP papers and College Board AP Classroom Personal Progress Checks, in the AP US Government and Politics format.
Early gap detection
Weekly quizzes and end-of-unit mock papers surface weak AP US Government and Politics topics early so we can repair them with focused revision.
MCQ and FRQ technique
AP US Government and Politics multiple-choice and free-response sets are practised against the rubric, with explicit timing and partial-credit strategy.
Parent and student updates
On request, we share progress, mock results and target areas with parents and students together with the AP US Government and Politics tutor.
Bespoke AP US Government and Politics tuition built around your goals
Your specialist AP US Government and Politics tutor works with you 1-to-1 to build a plan around your weakest topics, target score and exam timeline. You get focused individual attention and step-by-step guidance through the AP preparation process.
- Regular weekly slots or on-demand booking
- Native English-speaking tutors available
- Packages of 1, 10 or 20 lessons
- All AP US Government and Politics materials shared with students
- Live online lessons on a shared digital whiteboard
- 100% refund if you are not satisfied after your first lesson
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Affordable 30-week AP US Government and Politics group preparation
A 30-week live online course with a specialist AP US Government and Politics tutor: 50 lessons of 90 minutes, 75 hours in total. Two 90-minute topic lessons a week for 20 weeks, then one past-paper lesson a week for the last 10.
Mondays & Wednesdays, 17:30–19:00 (Türkiye time, UTC+3) · Classes of at most 6
A cohort takes 24 students, taught in classes of at most 6 because the cohort is split by level.
Every one of our 2026-27 AP group courses is full — thank you for the interest. The 2027-28 start dates are published on 1 November, and you can enrol now.
AP groups run subject by subject. Choose your AP subject at checkout; once that subject's 2027-28 dates are published we email you and agree your start date together.
AP US Government and Politics group course · 2026–2027 Term
The date, time and topic of all 50 live lessons: 40 topic lessons, then 10 past-paper lessons.
| Date | Topic |
|---|---|
| 28 September 2026 | Unit 1: Foundations of American Democracy (1/8) |
| 30 September 2026 | Unit 1: Foundations of American Democracy (2/8) |
| 5 October 2026 | Unit 1: Foundations of American Democracy (3/8) |
| 7 October 2026 | Unit 1: Foundations of American Democracy (4/8) |
| 12 October 2026 | Unit 1: Foundations of American Democracy (5/8) |
| 14 October 2026 | Unit 1: Foundations of American Democracy (6/8) |
| 19 October 2026 | Unit 1: Foundations of American Democracy (7/8) |
| 21 October 2026 | Unit 1: Foundations of American Democracy (8/8) |
| 26 October 2026 | Unit 2: Interactions Among Branches of Government (1/12) |
| 28 October 2026 | Unit 2: Interactions Among Branches of Government (2/12) |
| 2 November 2026 | Unit 2: Interactions Among Branches of Government (3/12) |
| 4 November 2026 | Unit 2: Interactions Among Branches of Government (4/12) |
Past exams are worked through from 2026 back to 2017. The 2020 exam was a shortened, free-response-only online exam, so a TestPrep practice test takes its place.
There are no lessons in some weeks, so this intake runs across 31 calendar weeks. All times are Türkiye time (UTC+3). The timetable may see small updates.
What you'll cover in AP US Government and Politics
Topic coverage maps directly onto the College Board Course and Exam Description. Each unit is taught with worked examples and reinforced with timed FRQ practice.
The percentage on each unit is its weight on the AP exam. Exam weightings as published by College Board in the Course and Exam Description.
Foundations of American Democracy
Interactions Among Branches of Government
Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
American Political Ideologies and Beliefs
Political Participation
AP US Government study resources
10 AP AP US Government and Politics practice tests in College Board format; the AP US Government and Politics question bank is coming soon.
How to start your AP US Government and Politics lessons
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AP US Government and Politics lessons built around your weak spots
Catch-up, score lift and exam-window revision — built around AP-style MCQ and FRQ practice.
I am behind — can I catch up?
Yes. We map the AP US Government and Politics units that matter most for your target score and exam date, then prioritise topic repair over re-teaching everything.
I want a 4 or 5 — how do lessons help?
Lessons focus on AP-style MCQs and FRQs taken from past papers, with rubric-aligned feedback on every written answer.
Will I get feedback on real AP-style work?
Yes. Weekly homework includes timed AP-style sets that your tutor marks against the College Board rubric, with written notes on partial credit.
Can I focus only on my weak units?
Yes. Short revision plans of 10–20 lessons are common, especially in the months before May. We rebuild the plan as the diagnostic reveals new gaps.
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