Physics tutoring for Cambridge, IB and Further Studies
One-on-one Physics tuition for Cambridge IGCSE, AS and A Level, IB and Further Studies Physics. Lessons follow the student’s course, with a carefully chosen tutor and an Education Consultant who plans and oversees the programme.
Understanding what a problem is asking
A student may know the equations and still find a new Physics question difficult to start. Which forces matter? What does the gradient represent? Is energy conserved in this situation? We help them turn the information in the question into a physical picture they can work with.
Lessons draw on an assessment, recent classwork and the course ahead. The tutor works through the student’s reasoning, including the algebra, graphs and units behind an answer. That gives us a useful starting point whether your child is catching up or aiming for a stronger result.
Physics tuition for the course you are taking
Tell us the qualification, level and exam year. The topics may overlap, but the depth and assessment differ.
Cambridge IGCSE, AS and A Level
Physics tuition from IGCSE through AS and A Level. Lessons follow the course and exam year, from motion, waves and electricity to fields, thermodynamics and other advanced topics. We work on clear explanations, calculations and the practical skills assessed at each stage.
IEB Physical Sciences
Physics and chemistry from Grade 10 to matric. Lessons follow the IEB course, with the relevant papers and marking guidelines and time for the topics your child finds difficult. We also support CAPS Physical Sciences, following the student’s school programme.
IB Physics, SL and HL
International Baccalaureate Physics at Standard Level or Higher Level. We work on connections between topics, using physical models, interpreting data and explaining conclusions, with the additional depth of HL where it applies.
Further Studies Physics
IEB Further Studies Physics gives Grade 11 and 12 students more demanding work in mechanics, thermal physics and modern physics. We choose a tutor with the subject depth to help the student work through these ideas and sustain an argument or calculation over several steps.
It is a separate course from the physics studied within CAPS or IEB Physical Sciences. If your child takes school Physical Sciences, we support that too. Include the full subject name and grade when you enquire so the programme follows the right content and papers.
Calculations, experiments and exam answers
We work on choosing a model before reaching for an equation. That might mean drawing the forces on an object, deciding how to describe a wave or relating a circuit diagram to measurements. The student then sets out a method, tracks the units and checks whether the answer makes physical sense.
Practical skills run through Physics. Lessons can address graph gradients, uncertainty, experimental design and conclusions that are supported by data. Cambridge IGCSE students prepare for their Practical Test or Alternative to Practical; AS and A Level students work on the skills their practical and planning papers assess.
For IB students, we also develop the reasoning used in the scientific investigation: framing a question, making sense of measurements and evaluating a method. The student makes the decisions and produces their own assessed work, following the school’s guidance.
As exams approach, we use relevant past papers to bring these skills together. An incorrect answer becomes something specific to work on: a missed assumption, a weak explanation or a calculation that lost its direction halfway through.
Our approach
Assess
First, we assess the student to identify gaps in the fundamentals (what content don’t they know?) and common error types (how are they losing marks?).
Match
Then, we select a mentor from our team of Physics tutors. It is crucial for a student to ‘like’ their tutor and look forward to the lessons.
Teach
The trained tutor comes to the house for high-impact one-on-one lessons where they actually teach the ideas and concepts.
Practise
We set structured homework for the student to do in between lessons. When it comes to learning, practice is key.
Engage
We use projects, experiments, and practical demonstrations to excite the student and pique their interest.
Test
The student writes regular mock tests so that they can practise their skills under exam conditions, and we can monitor their progress and increase their confidence.
Refine technique
A student needs to familiarise themselves with the technical requirements of the memorandum in order to excel. We teach test-taking techniques.
Supervise
We supervise, guide and support the programme to ensure a great result.
Physics lessons at home or online
We offer one-on-one lessons in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Pretoria, and live online tuition for students following international courses. Your child can work through a diagram or calculation with the tutor and explain each step as they go.
Our Physics tutors earned a distinction or higher in the subject at school, studied a relevant field at university, and passed our intake exam and tutor training with distinction. They know the work and how to teach it; our students frequently improve their marks by 20%.
An Education Consultant is the senior team member responsible for the programme. They choose and supervise the tutor, review progress and keep your family informed. Tell us the course, level and assessment dates so we can discuss the support your child needs.
Questions about Physics tuition
Do you tutor Cambridge IGCSE, AS and A Level Physics?
Yes. We match the tuition to the qualification and exam year. For IGCSE, include whether your child takes Core or Extended and which practical paper they will write. For AS and A Level, tell us which stage they are preparing for and send recent work if you have it.
Can you help with IB Physics at Standard or Higher Level?
Yes. The level matters when we plan the programme and choose the tutor. Lessons can address understanding, mathematical work, data questions and the reasoning needed for investigations, alongside preparation for the student’s exams.
Do you offer Further Studies Physics tuition?
Yes. We support the IEB Further Studies course, including mechanics, thermal physics and modern physics. Tell us where the student is in the course and which topics or assessments need attention.
My child understands the lesson but loses marks in tests. Can you help?
We look at their written answers to find out why. They may need practice choosing an approach without prompting, explaining a physical principle or managing a longer calculation. The programme works on those habits alongside the content.
Can you help with practical and data questions?
Yes. We work through the thinking behind an investigation: what to measure, how to interpret a graph, what uncertainty means and whether the results support a conclusion. Preparation follows the student’s course and the practical work arranged by their school or exam centre.
Can Physics lessons take place online?
Yes. Online tuition is live and one-on-one, with time to discuss a problem and work through diagrams and calculations together. The Education Consultant plans and oversees the programme, as with lessons in person.
What does it cost, and what should we send when we enquire?
Read our fee structure and how we operate. When you enquire, include the qualification, level, exam year and any topics causing difficulty. A recent test or piece of classwork helps us understand where to start.
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