International GCSE Physics
Are you ready to uncover the mysteries of the universe? International GCSE Physics is your gateway to the world of forces, electricity, waves, energy, and more. Ever wondered how the stars move in the sky or what powers your devices? This course isn’t just about facts; it’s about understanding the fundamental principles that govern our physical world. From the tiniest particles to the grand expanse of space, you’ll explore it all, making sense of the world around you. International GCSE Physics paves the way for future studies in science and technology, opening doors to exciting careers and helping you become the innovators and explorers of tomorrow.
Key Information
What you’ll study
Entry Requirements
Assessment Information
| Qualification | International GCSE Physics |
| Exam board | Edexcel |
| Exams available | January and June |
Online school, full time or individual courses
| Course length | 2 years |
| Weekly study time | 2 x 45-minute live lessons, 3 x 30-minute self-study lessons, 1 x 30-minute teacher-marked homework |
| Class size | Maximum 12 |
| Course start | September |
Individual Tutoring
| Recommended | Approximately 100 x 45-minute individual tutoring lessons, 170 x 30-minute self-study lessons, 45 x 30-minute teacher-marked homework. Pace and level of commitment determined by individual needs. |
| Course start | Flexible |
1. Forces and motion
- Units
- Movement and position
- Forces, movement, shape and momentum
2. Electricity
- Units
- Mains electricity
- Energy and voltage in circuits
- Electric charge
3. Waves
- Units
- Properties of waves
- The electromagnetic spectrum
- Light and sound
4. Energy resources and energy transfers
- Units
- Energy transfers
- Work and power
- Energy resources and electricity generation
5. Solids, liquids and gases
- Units
- Density and pressure
- Change of state
- Ideal gas molecules
6. Magnetism and electromagnetism
- Units
- Magnetism
- Electromagnetism
- Electromagnetic induction
7. Radioactivity and particles
- Units
- Radioactivity
- Fission and fusion
8. Astrophysics
- Units
- Motion in the universe
- Stellar evolution
- Cosmology
For more information take a look at the Edexcel International GCSE Physics Specification: click here
- A pass in the Highgrove Online School admissions test for Science
International GCSE
| 2 exams taken at the end of the course |
|---|
| Physics Paper 1: Core content (120 minutes). 61.1% of the total International GCSE. |
| Physics Paper 2: All content (75 minutes). 38.9% of the total International GCSE. |
Progression
Physics is one of our compulsory subjects for full time students, alongside Biology, Chemistry, Maths, English Literature and English Language. Pupils gaining a 7 or above in GCSE Physics will be eligible to study Physics at A level.
We also offer the following GCSEs
Our core GSCE subjects are taught in group classes via a combination of interactive self-study lessons and live lessons led by an expert teacher:
Additional GCSEs subjects are available via our tutoring programme, including: