Skip to content
TestPrep

IB Physics Tutoring Pre-IB, Mid-IB & IB Revision Courses

Study mechanics, waves, electricity and nuclear physics in depth with expert tutors aligned with the IB Physics HL and SL curriculum. Includes experimental work, IA guidance and past paper practice.

Short answer

All lessons are fully online, live, and interactive.

Group courses are held in classes of maximum 6 students.

One-to-one packages start at $100 per lesson.

One of the IB teachers is Burak Kara.

See PricesSchedule Your First Lesson
  • HL
  • SL
  • Group 4

View All Courses

  • Expert Tutors
  • One-on-One Lessons
  • Past Paper Support
IB Physics HL lesson: equations of motion, Newton's second law and conservation of energy solved on the board with a numerical example
HL

7

IB Physics Target

One-on-One / Online

Lesson Format

Since 2008

Experience

IB Physics SL lesson: motion, Newton's second law (F = ma) and conservation of energy written out on the board
SLIB Physics SL — a frame from a live one-on-one lesson.

What Makes Our IB Physics Tutoring Different

Reach your goals in IB Physics with our expert tutors.

Why Choose Us?

  • Expert Tutors

    Experienced IB Physics tutors.

  • Goal-Oriented Program

    A study plan and regular progress tracking aimed at the 7 target.

  • Comprehensive Materials

    Past paper archive, topic summaries, practice questions and mark scheme analyses.

What You Will Learn in IB Physics

A comprehensive, exam-focused program fully aligned with the IB Physics syllabus. A lesson plan is built around each student's individual needs.

Program Content

  • In-depth topic analysis and conceptual explanations
  • Past paper solutions and mark scheme criteria analysis
  • Exam techniques, time management and score optimization strategies
  • Fast and effective problem-solving methods and shortcut techniques

  • Private Tutoring

    One-on-one tutoring for your IB subject

    • IA guidance
    • EE support
    • Subject-specific mastery sessions

  • Pre-IB Prep Camp

    Build strong foundations before IB1

    • Core academic skills
    • IB assessment style introduction
    • TOK and EE orientation

IB Revision: Private Group of 3–6 Students

Form your own group with friends: lessons run live online as a private group of 3–6 students.

Message us on WhatsAppSee Prices
  • Private 1-on-1 lessons: If you are not satisfied after your first lesson, you receive a full refund. We do not offer free trial lessons. Payment is required before your first lesson.
  • Group classes: If you are not satisfied with the first week of classes, you receive a full refund.
  • Private groups of 3–6 students: If you are not satisfied after the lessons held in your group's first week, we refund your payment in full.

Prep Camps for IB Physics

  • Pre-IB IB Physics

    PRE-IB CAMP

    Build strong foundations for IB Physics before starting IB1.

    • IB Physics core concepts and terminology
    • Introduction to IB assessment criteria
    • Academic writing and note-taking skills
    • Study habits and planning techniques

  • IB Physics Mid-IB

    MID-IB CAMP

    Consolidate your IB Physics knowledge at the end of IB1 and start IA preparation.

    • IB Physics IA preparation and planning
    • Systematic review of Year 1 topics
    • Identifying and strengthening weak areas
    • Adapting to exam format and timing strategies

One-on-One IB Physics Private Tutoring

Looking for focused support, IA guidance or EE help in IB Physics? Our experienced IB tutors plan each lesson around your needs.

  • Internal Assessment (IA) guidance and assessment criteria
  • Extended Essay (EE) planning and detailed feedback
  • Subject-specific mastery sessions and conceptual deepening
  • Flexible scheduling aligned with your school program and lesson recordings

Expert IB Tutors · Each with at least 8 years of experience

See PricesSchedule Your First Lesson

IB Physics AI Grader

Get instant AI-powered feedback on your IB Physics Internal Assessment (IA) or Extended Essay (EE). Our grader uses official IB rubrics.

AI-Powered

IB Physics IA Grader

Internal Assessment Evaluation

Upload your scientific investigation draft or paste your content to receive detailed feedback based on the IB's four criteria in use since May 2025 (24 marks in total).

  • Research design
  • Data analysis
  • Conclusion
  • Evaluation
  • Specific improvement suggestions
1 free evaluation per dayTry IA Grader

IB Physics EE Grader

Extended Essay Evaluation

Get comprehensive feedback on your Extended Essay against the IB criteria for your exam session (30 marks from May 2027, 34 marks up to November 2026; estimated A–E grade).

  • Framework for the essay
  • Knowledge and understanding
  • Analysis and line of argument
  • Discussion and evaluation
  • Reflection
Shares a daily limit with the IA GraderTry EE Grader

Note: AI grading provides helpful feedback but cannot replace human moderators. Use it to identify areas for improvement before final submission.

About IB Physics

Detailed Information

About IB Physics

IB Physics is one of the most challenging Group 4 courses in the IB Diploma Programme. The current syllabus (first exams 2025) has five themes shared by SL and HL: space, time and motion; the particulate nature of matter; wave behaviour; fields; and nuclear and quantum physics. HL students additionally study HL-only topics such as rigid body mechanics, relativity, thermodynamics, induction and quantum physics. Experimental work and data analysis skills form the practical backbone of the course.

The TestPrep Difference in IB Physics

In IB Physics exams, Paper 1 combines multiple-choice questions (1A) with data-based questions (1B), and Paper 2 has short-answer and extended-response questions; there is no longer a Paper 3. TestPrep Physics tutors help students not just memorize formulas but develop deep conceptual understanding and the ability to apply formulas to novel situations. For IA, detailed guidance is provided from experiment design to uncertainty analysis and scientific report writing.

Quick Answers

  • How does IB Physics HL differ from SL?

    HL covers all five SL themes and adds HL-only topics on top; the assessment weightings are the same. HL is 240 teaching hours, SL 150.

  • What is the IA structure?

    Individual experiment, 6-12 pages, 20% of the final mark. Research question, experimental design, data analysis and evaluation criteria.

  • Which universities ask for IB Physics HL?

    Oxford/Cambridge/ETH/Imperial engineering: Physics HL 6/7. Some medicine programs accept Physics HL but Chemistry/Biology take priority.

  • What's in the Data Booklet?

    Constants, formulas and data tables. Provided in the exam; no need to memorize but knowing where each formula sits saves time.

IB Physics Assessment Structure

  • Paper 1 (1A multiple choice + 1B data-based)

    Set by the IB subject guide · 36%

    Multiple-choice questions (1A) and data-based questions (1B)

  • Paper 2 (short and extended response)

    Set by the IB subject guide · 44%

    Short and extended response questions

  • Internal Assessment

    — · 20%

    Individual experimental investigation

Syllabus & Topic Map

  • A. Space, time and motion

    • Kinematics
    • Forces and momentum
    • Work, energy and power
    • Rigid body mechanics (HL)
    • Galilean and special relativity (HL)

  • B. The particulate nature of matter

    • Thermal energy transfers
    • Greenhouse effect
    • Gas laws
    • Thermodynamics (HL)
    • Current and circuits

  • C. Wave behaviour

    • Simple harmonic motion
    • Wave model
    • Wave phenomena
    • Standing waves and resonance

  • D. Fields

    • Gravitational fields
    • Electric and magnetic fields
    • Motion in electromagnetic fields
    • Induction (HL)

  • E. Nuclear and quantum physics

    • Structure of the atom
    • Quantum physics (HL)
    • Radioactive decay

Physics IA Guidance

  • Research question

    Measurable, IB-scope-aligned and original question design.

  • Experimental design

    Independent/dependent variables, controls, error analysis planning.

  • Data analysis

    Uncertainty propagation, graphical analysis, regression in Excel/LoggerPro.

  • Evaluation

    Discussion of systematic and random errors, proposed improvements.

4-Phase Study Plan

  1. Year 1 — Core topics

    Timeframe
    Sep-May
    Focus
    Mechanics, thermal physics, waves
    Outcome
    Foundation for Year 2

  2. IA kickoff

    Timeframe
    Year 1 summer / Year 2 start
    Focus
    Research question, preliminary trials
    Outcome
    First draft ready

  3. Year 2 — Advanced topics

    Timeframe
    Sep-Feb
    Focus
    Fields (Theme D), nuclear and quantum physics (Theme E), HL-only topics
    Outcome
    Syllabus complete

  4. Practice tests + revision

    Timeframe
    Mar-May
    Focus
    Past papers, Data Booklet fluency, IA finalization
    Outcome
    Practice test results at level 7

TestPrep Istanbul Physics Approach

  • Conceptual understanding

    Build physical intuition before formula recall.

  • Past-paper analysis

    Markschemes used to identify the keywords that earn marks.

  • Lab skills

    Uncertainty analysis, graphical presentation, experimental design for the IA.

  • Error log

    Conceptual/calculation/careless errors tracked weekly.

Frequently Asked Questions About IB Physics Tutoring

Common questions and answers about IB Physics Tutoring courses and exam preparation.

FAQ

Which option topic should I choose?

The current IB Physics programme (first exams 2025) has no option topics; the old Options A–D and Paper 3 were removed. SL and HL study the same five themes (A–E), and HL adds further topics to them. Assessment is Paper 1 (1A multiple choice + 1B data-based) 36%, Paper 2 44% and the IA 20%.

Is Physics HL workable with Math AA SL?

Yes, but Math AA HL makes Year 2 calculus-heavy physics far easier.

What's the safest IA topic?

Simple pendulum, inclined plane, RC circuit, Hooke's law — classic experiments with controllable variables.

How much tutoring is needed?

About 1.5-2 hrs/week through Year 2 (50-70 hours total). Add 5-8 hours for IA guidance.

Other Subjects

Other IB Subjects

Explore our other IB subjects.

View All IB Subjects

IB Diploma Student Reviews

13 reviews

  • 569%
  • 431%
  • 30%
  • 20%
  • 10%

  • Gavin Hastings

    5/5

    I was doing questions for IB Physics on my own but never had a steady routine. The plan changed with my mock and homework results, so the work never felt random. Knowing the topic wasn't always enough; I had to learn which information the question actually needed. Thank you to my tutor and the TestPrep team.

  • Junseo Cho

    4/5

    I chose IB Physics this year and wanted to build a solid base from the beginning. My preparation became much more regular and easier to track.

  • Irene Caldeira

    5/5

    It was good to see confidence returning over time. Seeing the change in our child made us very happy.

  • Brooke Franklin

    5/5

    Everyone recommended different resources and I kept switching between them. Thanks to everyone who supported me.

  • Davide Testa

    5/5

    I chose IB Physics this year and wanted to build a solid base from the beginning. Full-length mocks helped me get used to the real exam pace. I became much more careful with graphs, experiments and data-based questions. When I got something wrong, we looked at why I chose that answer instead of only checking the solution. Experiencing the exam format beforehand made test day much less stressful. Thanks to TestPrep for helping me stay on track.

  • Ananya Ahuja

    4/5

    Once I understood the reasons behind the facts, the questions felt less random. Thanks to everyone who supported me.

Show All 13 Reviews

  • Harper Kirby

    5/5

    The IB Diploma format felt unnecessarily confusing at first. Thank you to my tutor and the TestPrep team.

  • Harper Palmer

    4/5

    We wanted our child to keep up with the school pace in IB Physics. The class size kept our child from disappearing into the background. We were able to follow the mock results regularly. Online lessons made it possible to continue without losing time on travel. We thank the tutor and the TestPrep team.

  • Liam Ingram

    5/5

    Everyone recommended different resources and I kept switching between them. The class felt relaxed enough to ask questions without overthinking it. Past-paper questions showed me how different topics could appear together. I stopped doing a huge amount one week and nothing the next. Questions from other students often helped me as well. I was really happy with the lessons.

  • Pauline Roussel

    5/5

    Knowing the topic wasn't always enough; I had to learn which information the question actually needed. Thank you to the tutor who stayed supportive until the end.

  • Declan Daley

    4/5

    We wanted our child to keep up with the school pace in IB Physics. Individual lesson time was used around our child's actual needs. We quickly felt that the tutor was a good match.

  • Matilda Templeton

    5/5

    I chose IB Physics this year and wanted to build a solid base from the beginning. We could make the workload lighter during busy weeks at school or university. Past-paper questions showed me how different topics could appear together. Thanks to everyone who supported me.

  • Rafaela Cunha

    5/5

    Over time, IB Physics became one of the most organized parts of my IB Diploma preparation. Once I understood the reasons behind the facts, the questions felt less random. After a while, the questions started to feel much more familiar.

Not sure how to start, or finding it hard to decide?

Schedule an Online MeetingSee Prices