Why IB Physics is a different kind of challenge
Unlike a single written exam, 20% of an IB Physics grade comes from the Internal Assessment — a student-designed practical investigation written up as a scientific report. Getting a strong IA mark depends on choosing a genuinely researchable question, running a sound methodology, and writing the analysis the way IB examiners are trained to score it — none of which is taught well by just reviewing physics content. On top of that, Higher Level students take on extra topics (relativity, engineering physics, or other options) that Standard Level never touches.
What the course covers
- Full SL and HL core syllabus content
- IA topic selection, methodology design, and write-up guidance
- HL option topics (relativity, engineering physics, and others)
- Paper 1, 2, and 3 exam-style practice
- Extended-response answer writing, not just numerical problem-solving
How the coaching works
IA support runs separately from regular content coaching — helping refine the research question, check the methodology before data collection starts, and review drafts against the actual IB assessment criteria. Exam paper practice covers all three paper types, since Paper 3 in particular (data-based and option-topic questions) catches students who only prepared for Papers 1 and 2.
Who this is for
IB Diploma Programme students taking Physics at SL or HL, at any point in the two-year programme — earlier for IA planning, later for exam-focused revision. Runs as 1:1 or small-group sessions, fully online.