IGCSE Physics Tuition Singapore
Core or Extended, taught to the Cambridge 0625 syllabus
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IGCSE Physics Tuition rates in Singapore
Hourly rates for IB and IGCSE, by type of tutor.
The same rates as a table
| Level | Part-time / undergrad | Full-time | Ex-MOE or NIE-trained |
|---|---|---|---|
| IB Diploma (DP1-DP2) / IGCSE | S$45-60/hr | S$65-90/hr | S$90-130/hr |
The final rate is set when you choose a tutor. See all tuition rates for 2027.
Why IGCSE Physics grades stall
IGCSE Physics looks manageable until the theory paper asks for working and explanation. These signs usually appear in the two years before the exam.
Distance-time and speed-time graphs are mixed up, so gradient and area are used the wrong way round.
Density questions with an irregular object skip the displacement step or use the wrong volume.
Specific heat capacity answers drop the temperature change or forget to turn grams into kilograms.
Students on the Extended course still add resistances in parallel as if they were in series.
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Alternative to Practical answers describe an experiment loosely, without the variable to control or the reading to repeat.
These are habits, and habits change with regular, marked practice on Cambridge-style questions.
The six 0625 topics, grouped for lessons
Cambridge lists six topics for all candidates. Each has Core content, plus Supplement content for Extended candidates. The tutor follows your school's scheme of work.
Motion, forces and energy
The largest topic, and the base for most calculations in the course.
Topics covered
- Physical quantities and measurement techniques
- Motion, and distance-time and speed-time graphs
- Mass, weight and density
- Effects of forces, turning effect and centre of gravity
- Momentum and impulse (Supplement)
- Energy, work, power and energy resources
- Pressure
Thermal physics and waves
Particles and heat, then the behaviour of light, sound and the electromagnetic spectrum.
Topics covered
- Kinetic particle model of matter and gases
- Thermal expansion and specific heat capacity
- Melting, boiling and evaporation
- Conduction, convection and radiation
- General properties of waves
- Reflection, refraction, thin lenses and dispersion
- Electromagnetic spectrum and sound
Electricity and magnetism
Circuits first, then electromagnetic effects and the devices that use them.
Topics covered
- Simple phenomena of magnetism
- Charge, current, e.m.f. and potential difference
- Circuit components, and series and parallel circuits
- Electrical energy, power and electrical safety
- Electromagnetic induction and the a.c. generator
- The d.c. motor and the transformer
Nuclear physics and space physics
The atom and radioactivity, then the Solar System, stars and the Universe.
Topics covered
- The nuclear model of the atom
- Detection of radioactivity
- Alpha, beta and gamma emission
- Radioactive decay and safety precautions
- The Earth and the Solar System
- The Sun as a star, and the Universe
Core or Extended: IGCSE Physics papers and grades
Every candidate takes three papers. Which ones depends on the route, as set out in the Cambridge 0625 syllabus for 2026, 2027 and 2028.
Momentum and impulse, and calculating the combined resistance of two resistors in parallel, are examples of Supplement content. If your child is near the Core and Extended boundary, the tutor starts with the Supplement topics your school has already taught.
| Route | Papers | Time, marks and weighting | Grades available |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | Paper 1 Multiple Choice (Core), Paper 3 Theory (Core), plus Paper 5 or 6 | 45 min, 40 marks, 30%. Then 1 h 15 min, 80 marks, 50% | C to G |
| Extended | Paper 2 Multiple Choice (Extended), Paper 4 Theory (Extended), plus Paper 5 or 6 | 45 min, 40 marks, 30%. Then 1 h 15 min, 80 marks, 50% | A* to G |
| Practical | Paper 5 Practical Test or Paper 6 Alternative to Practical | Paper 5 is 1 h 15 min and Paper 6 is 1 h, both 40 marks and 20% | Same choice on both routes |
Cambridge IGCSE Physics 0625 syllabus for 2026, 2027 and 2028. Open the syllabus PDF.
Cambridge IGCSE Physics 0625 syllabus for 2029. Open the 2029 PDF.
Cambridge 0625 syllabus page with updates and specimen papers. Visit the Cambridge page.
Before you book an IGCSE Physics tutor
What IGCSE parents ask before Physics lessons start.
| Question | For IGCSE Physics |
|---|---|
| Which tutor suits IGCSE Physics? | Pick a tutor who has taught Cambridge 0625 and knows the difference between Core and Supplement content, including the Paper 5 and Paper 6 practical options. Each profile lists the tutor's qualifications, experience and the syllabuses taught. |
| What does it cost? | IGCSE Physics is in our IB Diploma and IGCSE band: S$45 to S$60 an hour with an undergraduate tutor, S$65 to S$90 with a full-time tutor and S$90 to S$130 with an ex-MOE teacher. Four 1.5-hour IGCSE Physics lessons with a full-time tutor total S$390 to S$540. |
| How does it start? | Tell us your child's school, the exam year, Core or Extended, and the last test result. We send 2 to 4 tutor profiles within 16 hours. The first lesson is a paid trial at the tutor's hourly rate. |
| What are the terms? | No contract and no minimum, so lessons can follow the school's mock and exam calendar. Cancel or move a lesson at least 24 hours ahead, or it is charged. If the fit is wrong, we re-match you free. |
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IGCSE Physics Tuition: a guide for parents
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) is a course for students aged about 14 to 16, studied in six topics: motion, forces and energy, thermal physics, waves, electricity and magnetism, nuclear physics, and space physics. The current syllabus runs for exams in 2026, 2027 and 2028, and Cambridge has already published the 2029 syllabus, stating there are no significant changes which affect teaching. Every topic has Core content, and the Extended course adds Supplement content to it. The route your child is entered for decides the papers and the grades available: Core candidates can reach grades C to G, and Extended candidates can reach A* to G.
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An IGCSE Physics tutor first checks whether your child is on Core or Extended, because the Supplement content changes what a lesson covers. Momentum and impulse, for example, are Supplement only, and so is calculating the combined resistance of two resistors in parallel. Lessons build a calculation routine, with the equation written, values substituted and the unit stated, and practise full-sentence explanations for the theory paper. The practical component is worth 20%, so the tutor also works on planning, recording and evaluating experiments. This matters most for students sitting the Alternative to Practical paper, who never handle apparatus in the exam room.
An Extended-style IGCSE Physics question: a 6.0 Ω resistor and a 3.0 Ω resistor are connected in parallel, and this pair is in series with a 4.0 Ω resistor across a 12 V supply. Find the current from the supply. The parallel pair has a combined resistance of 1 ÷ (1/6.0 + 1/3.0) = 2.0 Ω, which is less than either resistor, a fact the syllabus asks every candidate to state. The total is 2.0 + 4.0 = 6.0 Ω, so the current is 12 ÷ 6.0 = 2.0 A.
A common error is to add 6.0 and 3.0 and get 9.0 Ω. A tutor has your child check that a parallel total is smaller than the smallest branch before moving on, then asks for the p.d. across the 4.0 Ω resistor, which is 8.0 V.
Official syllabus: MOE Singapore · SEAB Singapore
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IGCSE Physics Tuition: frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Core and Extended IGCSE Physics?
Core covers the Core content only, and Extended covers Core plus Supplement content. Core candidates sit Paper 1 and Paper 3 and can achieve grades C to G. Extended candidates sit Paper 2 and Paper 4 and can achieve A* to G. Both take one practical paper. Cambridge advises Core entry for students expected to achieve grade D or below.
What are the IGCSE Physics papers?
There are three. The multiple-choice paper has 40 questions in 45 minutes and is worth 30%. The theory paper has short-answer and structured questions, 80 marks in 1 hour 15 minutes, worth 50%. The practical component is either Paper 5, a Practical Test of 1 hour 15 minutes, or Paper 6, an Alternative to Practical of 1 hour, each 40 marks and 20%.
Does IGCSE Physics change for 2029?
Cambridge has published the 2029 Physics syllabus and states there are no significant changes which affect teaching. Textbooks endorsed for examination from 2023 are still suitable. So a student starting the course in 2027 for a 2029 exam can use the same books and recent past papers as students sitting in 2026 to 2028.
When should my child start IGCSE Physics tuition?
Starting in the first year of the course gives time to secure the mechanics and electricity topics that later questions draw on. Students who join in the exam year can work from their mock results: the tutor picks the topics that lost the most marks and practises them with timed theory questions.
How much does IGCSE Physics Tuition Singapore cost?
Rates run S$45 to S$130 an hour, depending on the tutor: undergraduate tutors at the lower end, ex-MOE teachers at the upper end. You pay only the hourly rate on your tutor's shortlist.
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