students for one standard and two-three higher level classes.
The two year syllabus covers most parts of Classical Physics (Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electricity and Magnetism) and discusses Atomic and Nuclear Physics. In addition to the Subject Specific Core and the Additional Higher Level material, the students opt from other special topics such as Historical Physics, Biomedical Physics, Optics, Astrophysics and Special and General Relativity.
The written IB examination makes 76 per cent of the final result. The remaining 24 per cent is given to the candidates as their Internal Assessment for their experimental work throughout the two years.
Our practical programme is comprehensive, supports the syllabus well and is designed to comply with the IB Assessment Criteria.
The Standard Level IB Physics is a good option for students who want to gain a modern and general overview on the subject with a moderate level of Mathematics used. The scientific nature of investigation methods used provides opportunities for experimentation which are stimulating, rewarding and worthwhile.
The Higher Level IB Physics goes further by enabling the students to carry out major reseach projects e.g. investigations for their Extended Essays. Students wishing to study sciences, medicine, engineering or computer science at university are advised to take Physics at the Higher Level.

Gábor Vincze

Head of Physics