IB Physics

International Baccalaureate Physics — from the laws of motion to the frontiers of the universe

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HL & SL Expertise

Tailored teaching for both Higher and Standard Level

20% IA Secured

Guided investigations that bank marks before exams

Mathematical Power

The problem-solving skills physics rewards

Global Recognition

Pathway to engineering, physics and technology careers

Why IB Physics?

The world's universities trust IB Physics — and so should you

IB Physics is the preferred science qualification for admission to engineering, physics, computer science, architecture and quantitative finance at the world's leading universities. Its emphasis on practical investigation, mathematics and critical evaluation is precisely what elite admissions teams look for.

The course demands more than content knowledge — it requires students to apply advanced mathematics, design experiments and evaluate physical evidence with sophistication. Our programme builds these higher-order skills through hands-on practicals, rigorous problem-solving and inquiry-led teaching that makes physics genuinely come alive.

The Internal Assessment counts for a significant 20% of the final grade. With expert mentorship, your child can largely secure this portion through a well-designed, well-written investigation — turning the IA from a worry into a genuine advantage.

IB Physics Assessment Components

Complete preparation across every component, for both Higher and Standard Level

Paper 1: Multiple Choice

Rapid knowledge and application questions

Paper 2: Short & Extended Response

Data-based and extended-response questions

Paper 3: Option & Practical Skills

Option topic plus experimental questions

Internal Assessment (IA)

Independent scientific investigation worth 20%

Paper 1: Multiple Choice

Rapid knowledge and application questions

Higher Level (HL)

Students answer 40 multiple-choice questions spanning all HL topics. We train systematic elimination, careful reading and time discipline — turning speed into a scoring weapon.

Standard Level (SL)

Students answer 30 multiple-choice questions across the core topics. Our approach builds instant recall of essential concepts and the quick, careful reasoning the paper rewards.

Syllabus Coverage

The full IB Physics syllabus, taught with conceptual depth and real-world application

Mechanics & Energy

Measurements & Uncertainties
Kinematics & Forces
Work, Energy & Power
Momentum & Circular Motion
Thermal Physics

Waves & Fields

Wave Phenomena
Sound & Light
Electric Fields
Magnetic Fields
Gravitational Fields

Electricity & Energy

Electric Currents
Resistance & Circuits
Electromagnetic Induction
Energy Production
Alternating Currents

Modern Physics

Atomic Structure
Nuclear Physics
Quantum Physics
Particle Physics
Relativity & Astrophysics

Expected Mark Improvement

A structured journey of consistent, measurable progress

Month 1

+4-6%

Diagnostic Assessment & Core Foundation

Month 2

+5-7%

Core & HL Topic Mastery

Month 3

+6-8%

Data Analysis & Practical Skills

Month 4

+7-9%

Extended Responses & Options

Month 5

+8-10%

Mock Papers & IA Completion

Month 6

+9-12%

Final Refinement & Confidence

Our Teaching Approach

Scientific inquiry meets disciplined examination strategy

Inquiry-Based Learning

Hands-on investigations and experimental design
Rigorous mathematical problem-solving
Global context: energy, technology and the cosmos
Data analysis and uncertainty handling
TOK connections for richer, higher-scoring responses

Assessment Strategy

Full coverage of all three papers plus the IA
Past-paper practice with IB marking-scheme analysis
Extended response and data-analysis training
Mock examinations with detailed examiner feedback
IA mentorship from topic selection to final report

A Global Advantage

IB Physics prepares your child for the world's most selective universities and the careers that build our future. Our students graduate with the mathematical confidence, experimental skills and critical thinking that admissions teams actively seek.

Personalised HL & SL plans
Flexible scheduling
Career & university focus
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