AP French, German, Italian, Spanish Language and Culture, and Spanish Literature and Culture
Ordering CDs
Each order for an AP French, German, Italian, and Spanish Language and Culture and Spanish Literature and Culture Exam includes one set of CDs, as follows:
- French, German, Italian, and Spanish Language and Culture: one CD for Section I (listening), and a double CD set containing one for writing and one for speaking for Section II.
- Spanish Literature and Culture: one CD for Section I (listening).
By default, you'll receive one set of CDs for each subject ordered, regardless of the number of exams ordered. If there will be multiple testing rooms for any of these subjects, you'll need to order a set of CDs for each testing room. Review the “Ordering Additional CDs” section in the AP Coordinator's Manual, Part 1.
When you submit your exam order, you may request:
- 1 additional writing/speaking CD set for every 4 exams ordered
- 1 additional listening CD for every 10 exams ordered
You may add additional CDs to your exam order until March 13, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET.
Administering the Exams
The AP French, German, Italian, Spanish Language and Culture, and Spanish Literature and Culture Exams require special equipment and exam procedures as follows:
AP Spanish Literature and Culture includes a listening CD for section 1, Part A.
AP French, German, Italian, and Spanish Language and Culture Exams require student responses to be recorded using digital recording equipment and must be submitted through the Digital Audio Submission (DAS) portal to be scored. Visit the following pages for more information:
- Recording Audio for details about acceptable recording methods
- Submitting Audio for details about the DAS portal