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IGCSE Physics: the method, then the marks.

IGCSE Physics rewards students who pick the right equation, show the substitution and give the unit. Most lost marks sit in those three steps and in the practical questions.

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In short. Arche Academy International teaches IGCSE Physics for Cambridge (0625) and Pearson Edexcel (4PH1). Groups of five near Kovan MRT, Singapore are from S$125 per 2-hour lesson; one-to-one lessons on Zoom for students overseas, including in Hong Kong and the UAE, are from US$140.

Every lesson is taught by the founder, Glen Teo. Students moving on get the habits IB Physics will expect. Also taught: IGCSE Maths and IGCSE Chemistry.

The exam

What your child will sit.

The board is set by the school. Both test practical skills on paper.

Cambridge 0625A multiple-choice paper (Paper 1 Core or Paper 2 Extended), a theory paper (Paper 3 Core or Paper 4 Extended) and a practical paper (Paper 5 practical test or Paper 6 Alternative to Practical).
Edexcel 4PH1Paper 1P (2 hours) and Paper 2P (1 hour 15 minutes). Both papers are needed for the full Physics award. Graded 9 to 1.
Practical skillsPlanning an experiment, reading instruments, handling data and evaluating method. Cambridge tests them in Paper 5 (in a lab) or Paper 6 (in writing); Edexcel tests them inside both written papers.

The subject

Where the marks actually go.

Students who understand the physics still drop marks here.

We focus on

  • Choosing and rearranging the right equation
  • Units, significant figures and the substitution line
  • Graphs: gradients, lines of best fit, reading values
  • Explanations in exact physics vocabulary
  • Experimental design and Alternative to Practical questions

Included at every level

  • Free 30-minute diagnostic before anything is booked
  • A plan worked back from the exam date
  • Past papers from recent series, marked with written feedback
  • Written progress updates to parents
  • Five to a class in Kovan, or one to one online

Questions

What parents ask.

What is the Alternative to Practical paper?
Cambridge Paper 6 tests practical skills in writing instead of in a lab: planning an experiment, recording and processing results, and evaluating the method. The school decides whether candidates sit it or the lab-based Paper 5. It rewards drilled technique more than any other paper.
Should my child take Core or Extended Physics?
Extended is needed for grades A* and A, and it is the better preparation for IB Physics. We recommend a tier after the diagnostic.
Does IGCSE Physics prepare students for IB Physics?
The topics overlap, but IB Physics expects more algebra and more data analysis. We teach IGCSE so those habits are in place before the Diploma starts.
Do you teach IGCSE Physics online for students in Hong Kong or the UAE?
Yes, one to one on Zoom, at 8pm on school nights in Hong Kong and between 4pm and 8pm in the UAE.
How much does IGCSE Physics tuition cost?
Group classes in Kovan, Singapore are from S$125 per 2-hour lesson, five students maximum. One-to-one lessons online are from US$140 per 2-hour lesson. Full terms are on the fees page.

Send us a marked Physics paper.

We’ll tell you whether it’s content or technique.

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