Once again, way out of context. The board of education in relation to the particular course you're taking determines whether the topic is Basic - Intermediate - Advance.
It's not my opinion, it's a fact. My opinion on OP is Basic, the board of education has listed that as Advanced for that particular course.
"Which is naive" - The board conducts a general/global test to X random students, based of average score points a graph indicating the mid-point which is then used a reference, topics are then laid out on that graph and(usually) evenly cut into three in segments of topics.
This education system is used all over European school/universities. I could care less about your courses, your idea of Advanced is subjective and yes, it is subjective to the level you're taking it in, not the student/individual them self. These vary between various national boards who conduct tests from many countries, this has been used at my University for Computing Software Development last September and this whole topic you've got drilled in your head has been guide lined to all students to understand where they currently stand.
I won't bother continuing this post, you're by a long stretch, wrong.
Also, applies* not applys