Cambridge IGCSE Physics 0625 is offered at Core and Extended levels; Extended candidates take a multiple-choice paper, a theory paper and a practical or Alternative to Practical paper. Our Cambridge IGCSE Physics course follows the 0625 syllabus: motion, forces and energy, thermal physics, waves, electricity and magnetism, nuclear physics, and space physics. You prepare for the multiple-choice, theory and practical or alternative-to-practical papers, at core or extended level. Lessons are live and one-to-one with a verified subject tutor, who sets past-paper questions, marks them against the mark scheme and plans revision for the May/June or October/November series. Suitable for international school students, home-schoolers and private candidates.
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In short: this course gives one-to-one online tutoring for Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) at Core and Extended level. A verified physics tutor teaches the full syllabus, equations and calculations, multiple-choice technique and practical skills for Paper 5 or 6, using Cambridge past papers.
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) is an international GCSE-level qualification from Cambridge International, taken worldwide by students aged about 14 to 16. It is offered at Core (grades C to G) and Extended (grades A* to G) tiers and is assessed by a multiple-choice paper, a theory paper and a practical paper.
This course covers the whole 0625 syllabus one to one with a verified physics tutor, at the tier you are entered for.
Official specification: Cambridge IGCSE Physics 0625 syllabus (2026–2028).
For wider support, see our physics tutoring page, or the Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH1) course if your school follows Pearson.
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (for exams in 2026–2028) is assessed through three papers. Core candidates take Papers 1, 3 and either 5 or 6 (grades C–G); Extended candidates take Papers 2, 4 and either 5 or 6 (grades A*–G). Exams run in June and November, and in March in India.
| Paper | Tier | Time | Marks | Weighting | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 Multiple Choice | Core | 45 minutes | 40 | 30% | 40 four-option questions |
| Paper 2 Multiple Choice | Extended | 45 minutes | 40 | 30% | 40 four-option questions |
| Paper 3 Theory | Core | 1 hour 15 minutes | 80 | 50% | Short-answer and structured questions |
| Paper 4 Theory | Extended | 1 hour 15 minutes | 80 | 50% | Short-answer and structured questions |
| Paper 5 Practical Test | Both | 1 hour 15 minutes | 40 | 20% | Practical experiments |
| Paper 6 Alternative to Practical | Both | 1 hour | 40 | 20% | Written questions on practical skills |
Overall, AO1 knowledge with understanding is 50%, AO2 handling information and problem-solving is 30%, and AO3 experimental skills and investigations is 20%. Papers 1 to 4 assess AO1 and AO2, while Paper 5 or 6 assesses AO3 only.
| Objective | What it tests | Overall weighting |
|---|---|---|
| AO1 | Knowledge with understanding | 50% |
| AO2 | Handling information and problem-solving | 30% |
| AO3 | Experimental skills and investigations | 20% |
| Area | Key topics |
|---|---|
| Motion, forces and energy | Speed, velocity and acceleration, mass and weight, density, forces, momentum, energy, work, power, pressure |
| Thermal physics | Kinetic particle model, thermal properties, conduction, convection and radiation |
| Waves | General wave properties, light, reflection, refraction, lenses, the electromagnetic spectrum, sound |
| Electricity and magnetism | Magnetism, charge, current, voltage, resistance, circuits, electromagnetic effects, transformers |
| Nuclear physics | The nuclear model of the atom, radioactivity, half-life, safety |
| Space physics | The Earth and the Solar System, stars and the Universe |
Here is a typical calculation: a block has a mass of 540 g and a volume of 200 cm³. Calculate its density.
| Step | Working |
|---|---|
| Equation | Density = mass ÷ volume |
| Substitute | 540 g ÷ 200 cm³ |
| Answer | 2.7 g/cm³ |
| Check | Denser than water (1 g/cm³), so it sinks |
Students most often lose marks by not rearranging equations first, missing unit conversions, giving too many significant figures, rushing multiple choice and weak practical answers.
| Mark-loser | What to do instead |
|---|---|
| Rearranging errors | Rearrange before substituting |
| Unit conversions missed | Convert to consistent units first |
| Too many significant figures | Match the data given |
| Rushed multiple choice | Work each option out |
| Weak Paper 6 answers | Describe measurements and repeats precisely |
Choose Extended if you are aiming for grades A* to C or plan to study the subject at A Level, because Core caps your grade at C. Core suits students who want a secure pass. Your tutor can review your mock results and help you and your school decide.
Paper 6 tests practical skills in writing. Tutors practise the skills it rewards most:
Lessons are live and one to one on video with a shared whiteboard. Your tutor teaches each topic, then works through Cambridge past papers and mark schemes with you, focusing on command words such as describe, explain and calculate. See also Edexcel International GCSE Physics and Cambridge IGCSE Maths Extended for the maths skills physics needs.
An IGCSE physics tutor online gives you live 1-to-1 lessons on the Cambridge 0625 syllabus, with step-by-step calculations and practice for Paper 4 theory and Paper 6 practical skills.
This course suits Cambridge IGCSE students on Core or Extended, at school or as private candidates.
Prerequisites: basic science, maths and algebra, and reading graphs and simple equations.
Course length: 50 one-hour lessons across 6 topics.
| Stage | Topics | What you can do afterwards |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motion, forces and energy | Solve motion and energy calculations |
| 2 | Thermal physics; waves | Explain heat transfer and wave behaviour |
| 3 | Electricity and magnetism | Solve circuit problems |
| 4 | Nuclear physics; space physics | Explain radioactivity and the solar system |
Where it leads: see the Edexcel IGCSE Physics course if your school follows Edexcel, or our physics tutoring page.
The syllabus code is 0625. A 9–1 graded version, 0972, is taken in some UK schools.
Extended candidates can achieve A* to G; Core candidates can achieve C to G.
Three: multiple choice (30%), theory (50%) and practical or Alternative to Practical (20%).
Yes. You need to recall and use the equations in the syllabus, so tutors drill them with practice questions.
Many students find electricity, electromagnetic effects and momentum the most challenging; tutors spend extra time on these.
Paper 5 is a hands-on practical test; Paper 6 is a written Alternative to Practical paper. Both are worth 20%.
Take Extended, learn the equations and definitions, show every step in calculations and practise past papers under timed conditions.
Yes. Tutors use past papers, mark schemes and examiner reports.
The price depends on the tutor and session length. You see the hourly rate before booking, with no subscription.
Yes. Lessons are online, and tutors can schedule around your time zone.
Paper 2 (multiple choice), Paper 4 (theory) and either Paper 5 (practical test) or Paper 6 (alternative to practical).
Paper 1 (multiple choice), Paper 3 (theory) and either Paper 5 or Paper 6.
Cambridge International publishes recent Cambridge IGCSE Physics 0625 past papers, mark schemes and examiner reports on its website, and schools can access more through their secure portals. Use them under timed conditions, then mark your answers carefully with the mark scheme. Your tutor sets past-paper questions topic by topic, then full timed papers closer to your exam.
45 minutes, 40 four-option questions worth 30%.
A 1-hour written paper (40 marks, 20%) testing practical skills, taken instead of the practical test.
Most schools use a student book endorsed or approved by Cambridge International for Cambridge IGCSE Physics 0625, alongside the official specification and a good revision guide. Choose a book written for the current specification so the content and terminology match your exam. Your tutor links lessons to your textbook chapters and fills any gaps with exam-style practice.
In June and November, and in March in India.
Yes. Lessons are online and can be booked in Gulf time zones.
Weekly lessons suit most students; add extra sessions before mocks and final exams.
Yes. You can book one session to see if the tutor suits you, with no subscription.
Yes. You can learn with a 1-to-1 IGCSE physics tutor online through live video lessons from any country. Your tutor works through each 0625 calculation step by step, practises practical-skills questions and uses past papers so you know how to earn marks on every question type.
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