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AP European History Tutoring

Study political, economic and cultural transformation from the Renaissance to modern Europe. Practice DBQ, LEQ and source analysis aligned with the AP European History curriculum.

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All lessons are fully online, live, and interactive.

Group courses are held in classes of maximum 6 students.

One-to-one packages start at $70 per lesson.

The price of the group course is $1,755.

One of the AP teachers is Selin Yıldız.

  • History
  • Europe

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  • Expert Tutors
  • One-on-One Lessons
  • Past Paper Support

5

AP European History Target

One-on-One / Online

Lesson Format

Since 2008

Experience

What Makes Our AP European History Tutoring Different

Reach your goals in AP European History with our expert tutors.

Why Choose Us?

  • Expert Tutors

    Experienced AP European History tutors.

  • Goal-Oriented Program

    A study plan and regular progress tracking aimed at the 5 target.

  • Comprehensive Materials

    Past paper archive, topic summaries, practice questions and mark scheme analyses.

What You Will Learn in AP European History

A comprehensive, exam-focused program fully aligned with the AP European History syllabus. A lesson plan is built around each student's individual needs.

Program Content

  • In-depth topic analysis and conceptual explanations
  • Past paper solutions and mark scheme criteria analysis
  • Exam techniques, time management and score optimization strategies
  • Fast and effective problem-solving methods and shortcut techniques
  • Private Tutoring

    One-on-one tutoring for your AP subjects

    • FRQ strategies
    • College Board curriculum
    • One-on-one tutor attention

AP Private Group of 3–6 Students

Form your own group with friends: lessons run live online as a private group of 3–6 students.

Each student buys their own place online, and we let you know as soon as your group is ready.

  • Private 1-on-1 lessons: If you are not satisfied after your first lesson, you receive a full refund. We do not offer free trial lessons. Payment is required before your first lesson.
  • Group classes: If you are not satisfied with the first week of classes, you receive a full refund.
  • Private groups of 3–6 students: If you are not satisfied after the lessons held in your group's first week, we refund your payment in full.

About AP European History

Detailed Information

About the AP European History Exam

AP European History is a comprehensive exam examining European history from 1450 to the present through political, economic, cultural and intellectual perspectives. The Renaissance, Reformation, Enlightenment, French Revolution, Industrial Revolution, imperialism, World Wars, Cold War and European Union formation are among the core topics. The exam includes 55 MCQs, 3 SAQs, 1 DBQ and 1 LEQ.

TestPrep Strategy for Scoring 5 on AP European History

In AP European History, connecting intellectual and cultural movements with political transformations is important. TestPrep European History tutors systematically develop cross-period comparison skills (e.g., the influence of Enlightenment thought on the French Revolution), historiographic discussions and primary source analysis skills. Special analysis techniques are taught for European history-specific document types (decrees, letters, pamphlets, caricatures) in the DBQ.

AP European History Group Course Schedule

Weekends: 2 lessons a week (Saturday and Sunday), 14:30–16:00. Review phase: 1 lesson a week (Saturday).

2026–2027 Group

Full
Start Date
September 26, 2026
End Date
April 24, 2027
AP Exam Date
May 4, 2027
Total Lessons
50 lessons
40 teaching lessons + 10 question-solving lessons
One-Time Payment
$1,755
Installment Plan
$585 × 3 payments

Lesson-by-Lesson Schedule (50 lessons)

#DateDayTimeTopic / Unit
1September 26, 2026Saturday14:30–16:00Unit 1: Renaissance and Exploration (1/5)
2September 27, 2026Sunday14:30–16:00Unit 1: Renaissance and Exploration (2/5)
3October 3, 2026Saturday14:30–16:00Unit 1: Renaissance and Exploration (3/5)
4October 4, 2026Sunday14:30–16:00Unit 1: Renaissance and Exploration (4/5)
5October 10, 2026Saturday14:30–16:00Unit 1: Renaissance and Exploration (5/5)
6October 11, 2026Sunday14:30–16:00Unit 2: Age of Reformation (1/4)
7October 17, 2026Saturday14:30–16:00Unit 2: Age of Reformation (2/4)
8October 18, 2026Sunday14:30–16:00Unit 2: Age of Reformation (3/4)
9October 24, 2026Saturday14:30–16:00Unit 2: Age of Reformation (4/4)
10October 25, 2026Sunday14:30–16:00Unit 3: Absolutism and Constitutionalism (1/5)
11October 31, 2026Saturday14:30–16:00Unit 3: Absolutism and Constitutionalism (2/5)
12November 1, 2026Sunday14:30–16:00Unit 3: Absolutism and Constitutionalism (3/5)
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13November 7, 2026Saturday14:30–16:00Unit 3: Absolutism and Constitutionalism (4/5)
14November 8, 2026Sunday14:30–16:00Unit 3: Absolutism and Constitutionalism (5/5)
15November 14, 2026Saturday14:30–16:00Unit 4: Scientific, Philosophical, and Political Developments (1/4)
16November 15, 2026Sunday14:30–16:00Unit 4: Scientific, Philosophical, and Political Developments (2/4)
17November 21, 2026Saturday14:30–16:00Unit 4: Scientific, Philosophical, and Political Developments (3/4)
18November 22, 2026Sunday14:30–16:00Unit 4: Scientific, Philosophical, and Political Developments (4/4)
19November 28, 2026Saturday14:30–16:00Unit 5: Conflict, Crisis, and Reaction in the Late 18th Century (1/4)
20November 29, 2026Sunday14:30–16:00Unit 5: Conflict, Crisis, and Reaction in the Late 18th Century (2/4)
21December 5, 2026Saturday14:30–16:00Unit 5: Conflict, Crisis, and Reaction in the Late 18th Century (3/4)
22December 6, 2026Sunday14:30–16:00Unit 5: Conflict, Crisis, and Reaction in the Late 18th Century (4/4)
23December 12, 2026Saturday14:30–16:00Unit 6: Industrialization and Its Effects (1/5)
24December 13, 2026Sunday14:30–16:00Unit 6: Industrialization and Its Effects (2/5)
25December 19, 2026Saturday14:30–16:00Unit 6: Industrialization and Its Effects (3/5)
26December 20, 2026Sunday14:30–16:00Unit 6: Industrialization and Its Effects (4/5)
27December 26, 2026Saturday14:30–16:00Unit 6: Industrialization and Its Effects (5/5)
28December 27, 2026Sunday14:30–16:00Unit 7: 19th-Century Perspectives and Political Developments (1/4)
29January 2, 2027Saturday14:30–16:00Unit 7: 19th-Century Perspectives and Political Developments (2/4)
30January 3, 2027Sunday14:30–16:00Unit 7: 19th-Century Perspectives and Political Developments (3/4)
31January 9, 2027Saturday14:30–16:00Unit 7: 19th-Century Perspectives and Political Developments (4/4)
32January 10, 2027Sunday14:30–16:00Unit 8: 20th-Century Global Conflicts (1/5)
33January 16, 2027Saturday14:30–16:00Unit 8: 20th-Century Global Conflicts (2/5)
34January 17, 2027Sunday14:30–16:00Unit 8: 20th-Century Global Conflicts (3/5)
35January 23, 2027Saturday14:30–16:00Unit 8: 20th-Century Global Conflicts (4/5)
36January 24, 2027Sunday14:30–16:00Unit 8: 20th-Century Global Conflicts (5/5)
37January 30, 2027Saturday14:30–16:00Unit 9: Cold War and Contemporary Europe (1/4)
38January 31, 2027Sunday14:30–16:00Unit 9: Cold War and Contemporary Europe (2/4)
39February 6, 2027Saturday14:30–16:00Unit 9: Cold War and Contemporary Europe (3/4)
40February 7, 2027Sunday14:30–16:00Unit 9: Cold War and Contemporary Europe (4/4)
41February 13, 2027Saturday14:30–16:00AP European History 2026 Exam Walkthrough (1/10)
42February 20, 2027Saturday14:30–16:00AP European History 2025 Exam Walkthrough (2/10)
43February 27, 2027Saturday14:30–16:00AP European History 2024 Exam Walkthrough (3/10)
44March 6, 2027Saturday14:30–16:00AP European History 2023 Exam Walkthrough (4/10)
45March 20, 2027Saturday14:30–16:00AP European History 2022 Exam Walkthrough (5/10)
46March 27, 2027Saturday14:30–16:00AP European History 2021 Exam Walkthrough (6/10)
47April 3, 2027Saturday14:30–16:00TestPrep practice exam 1 walkthrough — AP European History (7/10)
48April 10, 2027Saturday14:30–16:00AP European History 2019 Exam Walkthrough (8/10)
49April 17, 2027Saturday14:30–16:00AP European History 2018 Exam Walkthrough (9/10)
50April 24, 2027Saturday14:30–16:00AP European History 2017 Exam Walkthrough (10/10)

Every one of our 2026-27 AP group courses is full. A place bought now is in our 2027-28 groups, which prepare for the May 2028 exams.

We can set up a private group of 3–6 students for you at the same price as the group course. Each of you can buy a place online now, and we let you know as soon as your group is ready.

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Quick Answers

  • What topics does AP European History cover?

    Core topics include Renaissance and Reformation, Absolutism and Enlightenment and French Revolution and Napoleon; AP is a single-level course, so every student sits the same exam.

  • How should I study for AP European History?

    We combine concise topic notes, conceptual questions and past-paper practice, with a weekly error-log review.

  • How many tuition hours are typically needed for AP European History?

    It depends on the target grade and starting level; typically 1-2 hours of tutoring per week plus 3-5 hours of independent work.

  • Does the AP exam format change from year to year?

    The College Board publishes one Course and Exam Description per subject and the format holds across sessions. When a course is redesigned, we rebuild the plan around the new CED.

AP European History Assessment Structure

  • Section 1A: Multiple Choice

    — · 40%

    55 multiple-choice questions

  • Section 1B: Short Answer

    — · 20%

    3 short-answer questions

  • Section 2: Free Response

    — · 40%

    2 free-response questions

AP exams are scored 1-5, and most universities award credit for a 4 or 5. The structure above follows the current College Board Course and Exam Description.

Syllabus & Topic Map

  • 1. Core topics

    • Renaissance and Reformation
    • Absolutism and Enlightenment
    • French Revolution and Napoleon
  • 2. Advanced topics

    • Industrial Revolution
    • World wars and Cold War
  • 3. Applied problems

    • Subject-specific problem types
    • Data/text interpretation
    • Structured written response
  • 4. Exam strategy and past papers

    • Past-paper analysis
    • Scoring guideline literacy
    • Time management

4-Phase Study Plan

  1. Diagnostic

    Timeframe
    Week 1
    Focus
    Diagnostic test, goal setting, syllabus mapping
    Outcome
    Personalized study plan
  2. Core build

    Timeframe
    Weeks 2-12
    Focus
    Topic order, concept + practice, weekly quiz
    Outcome
    Half of syllabus covered
  3. Advanced topics

    Timeframe
    Weeks 13-22
    Focus
    Tougher topics, past-paper drills, written-response structure
    Outcome
    Syllabus completed
  4. Practice tests + revision

    Timeframe
    4-6 weeks before exam
    Focus
    Full practice test, error log, timing strategy
    Outcome
    Target-level practice test score

TestPrep Istanbul approach to AP European History

  • Released-question focused

    Each topic is followed by College Board's released free-response questions, the sample questions in the Course and Exam Description and our own practice questions.

  • Rubric literacy

    Every response is graded against the official College Board scoring guidelines.

  • Error log

    Errors are tagged conceptual/careless/timing and reviewed weekly.

  • Subject-specialist tutors

    Tutors who teach the College Board Course and Exam Description for AP European History and grade to the official scoring guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions About AP European History Tutoring

Common questions and answers about AP European History Tutoring courses and exam preparation.

FAQ

Which board sets AP European History?

The College Board sets every AP course and exam and publishes one Course and Exam Description used worldwide. Our plan follows that CED.

How is the AP European History course structured?

Diagnostic test → topic-order plan → weekly concept + question practice on topics like Renaissance and Reformation → practice test.

Do you set homework for AP European History?

Yes. After every lesson we set a topic-specific problem set or written task and review it together next session.

Are AP European History lessons online?

Yes — every lesson is online, delivered worldwide over BigBlueButton with a digital whiteboard. There is no in-person option.

What is the minimum recommended plan length for AP European History?

It depends on the target — typically at least 8-12 weeks to close gaps, ideally a full academic year for the complete syllabus.

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AP Exams Student Reviews

13 reviews

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  • Sienna Keating

    5/5

    I was doing questions for AP European History on my own but never had a steady routine. I used the question bank regularly to return to weaker topics. Connecting examples back to the main point made my writing more consistent. We could make the workload lighter during busy weeks at school or university. Thanks to everyone who supported me.

  • Celeste Chartier

    5/5

    I stopped listing facts in essays and started building an actual argument. The preparation felt calmer than I expected.

  • Lenka Lewandowski

    5/5

    I finally understood what was going wrong in AP European History. I wasn't trying to learn new topics at the very last minute.

  • Bastien Meunier

    4/5

    I was doing questions for AP European History on my own but never had a steady routine. The feedback I received on AP European History was clear and practical. I never felt awkward asking the same thing again. Using the mark scheme to review my own answer was surprisingly helpful. I became much more comfortable asking questions in class. The preparation felt calmer than I expected.

  • Nanami Watanabe

    4/5

    The AP Exams format felt unnecessarily confusing at first. There was no overnight miracle, but the progress was easy to see.

  • Sameer Kohli

    5/5

    We wanted our child to keep up with the school pace in AP European History. We quickly felt that the tutor was a good match.

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  • Jian Han

    5/5

    Keeping up with AP Exams while school was busy was harder than I expected. The feedback I received on AP European History was clear and practical. We could make the workload lighter during busy weeks at school or university. Using the mark scheme to review my own answer was surprisingly helpful. I became much more comfortable asking questions in class. Thanks to everyone who supported me.

  • Marcus Hawkins

    4/5

    Breaking AP European History into smaller pieces worked much better for me. When I got something wrong, we looked at why I chose that answer instead of only checking the solution. Connecting examples back to the main point made my writing more consistent. I went into the exam much calmer than I would have before. My confidence improved along with the results. Thank you to my tutor and the TestPrep team.

  • Naina Pillai

    5/5

    Our daughter needed regular support with AP European History. Preparation looked calmer and more organized closer to the exam. The tutor supported regular study, not only the lesson content. The class size kept our child from disappearing into the background. Flexible scheduling helped during a demanding school year. We were happy with both the teaching and the communication.

  • Dario Ahlberg

    5/5

    I finally understood what was going wrong in AP European History. I learned to make a short plan before starting a long response. There was no overnight miracle, but the progress was easy to see.

  • Ren Sasaki

    4/5

    When I started preparing for AP Exams, I wasn't sure what order to study things in. Thank you to my tutor and the TestPrep team.

  • Chase Fletcher

    5/5

    What annoyed me most was losing easy points because I rushed. Even in a group lesson, the tutor knew where each of us stood. I found a better balance between regular school and exam preparation. A big thank you to my tutor for all the support :)

  • Ming Hu

    5/5

    We wanted our child to keep up with the school pace in AP European History. We were able to follow the mock results regularly. The tutor supported regular study, not only the lesson content. Individual lesson time was used around our child's actual needs. It was good to see confidence returning over time. We were happy with both the teaching and the communication.

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