IGCSE Physics
How does gravity work? In this distance learning course you learn the answer to this and many other questions, and explore the basic building blocks of the universe - energy and matter. You'll be introduced to a range of interesting phenomena and discover surprising explanations for everyday things we see and take for granted. Our carefully designed home-based experiments help to reinforce your understanding of theoretical ideas as you are guided through all the main areas of physics.
The IGCSE in Physics is accepted by higher education institutions as being of equivalent value to the GCSE in Physics. In fact many universities prefer IGCSEs to GCSEs and increasing numbers of independent schools are offering IGCSEs instead of GCSEs for this reason.
One other advantage of the IGCSE in Physics is that there are no coursework requirements which means that it is the ideal option for distance learning students worldwide.
Aims of the Course
The course aims to enable you to:
The Syllabus and Assessment
This course will prepare you for the Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE Physics syllabus 0625 for examination in either June or November of each year. Assessment is by two written papers, one of 45 minutes and an hour and fifteen minutes (80%), and by a practical test of an hour and fifteen minutes (20%).
You will be taught for the Extended curriculum which enables you to achieve grades A*- C, unless you agree otherwise with your tutor.
The Distance Learning Course
Your study pack will contain everything you need to start studying right away. The course is designed specifically to cover the above syllabus - so you can be confident that you will learn everything you need to achieve a high grade in the examination.
This stimulating course is packed full of drawings, diagrams and graphs to help you master the topic easily. It also includes a wealth of home-based practical activities to ensure you can tackle the practical test requirements.
Your Tutor and your Assignments
Your tutor is your personal learning coach, who will be available throughout your course to provide you with detailed feedback on your assignments, and give you advice and encouragement throughout your course. You will complete assignments at regular intervals, which will help to embed your learning, and also enable you and your tutor to gauge your progress.
Completing all your assignments will hugely increase your chances of a good exam grade. When you have completed each assignment, you send it to your tutor through our online learning management system for assessment. Your tutor will provide you with rapid and detailed feedback, so you'll remain motivated throughout the course and see your skills and knowledge improving month by month.
Course Fee
The IGCSE in Physics is accepted by higher education institutions as being of equivalent value to the GCSE in Physics. In fact many universities prefer IGCSEs to GCSEs and increasing numbers of independent schools are offering IGCSEs instead of GCSEs for this reason.
One other advantage of the IGCSE in Physics is that there are no coursework requirements which means that it is the ideal option for distance learning students worldwide.
Aims of the Course
The course aims to enable you to:
- become confident in the world of technology, and to recognise the usefulness and limitations of the scientific method
- develop abilities and skills that are relevant to Physics, and useful in everyday life, and that encourage efficient and safe practice
- develop attitudes such as concern for accuracy and precision, objectivity, integrity, enquiry, initiative and inventiveness
- understand the value of caring for the environment.
The Syllabus and Assessment
This course will prepare you for the Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE Physics syllabus 0625 for examination in either June or November of each year. Assessment is by two written papers, one of 45 minutes and an hour and fifteen minutes (80%), and by a practical test of an hour and fifteen minutes (20%).
You will be taught for the Extended curriculum which enables you to achieve grades A*- C, unless you agree otherwise with your tutor.
The Distance Learning Course
Your study pack will contain everything you need to start studying right away. The course is designed specifically to cover the above syllabus - so you can be confident that you will learn everything you need to achieve a high grade in the examination.
This stimulating course is packed full of drawings, diagrams and graphs to help you master the topic easily. It also includes a wealth of home-based practical activities to ensure you can tackle the practical test requirements.
Your Tutor and your Assignments
Your tutor is your personal learning coach, who will be available throughout your course to provide you with detailed feedback on your assignments, and give you advice and encouragement throughout your course. You will complete assignments at regular intervals, which will help to embed your learning, and also enable you and your tutor to gauge your progress.
Completing all your assignments will hugely increase your chances of a good exam grade. When you have completed each assignment, you send it to your tutor through our online learning management system for assessment. Your tutor will provide you with rapid and detailed feedback, so you'll remain motivated throughout the course and see your skills and knowledge improving month by month.
Course Fee