Physics
📅 Exam: 2026-04-28**IB Physics** is a **Group 4** subject in the **International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)**. It explores **space, time and motion; the particulate nature of matter; wave behaviour; fields; and nuclear and quantum physics**, with a strong focus on **experimental work, data analysis, and scientific investigation skills**.
The course is available at **Standard Level (SL, 150 teaching hours)** and **Higher Level (HL, 240 teaching hours)**, with **first assessment in 2025**.
### Assessment at a Glance
| Assessment | Format | SL | HL | Weighting |
|------------|--------|----|----|-----------|
| **Paper 1** | Multiple-choice questions and data-based questions | 1 hour 30 minutes | 1 hour 30 minutes | 30% |
| **Paper 2** | Short-answer and extended-response questions | 1 hour 30 minutes | 2 hours 15 minutes | 50% |
| **Internal Assessment** | Individual scientific investigation | 10 hours | 10 hours | 20% |
The course is available at **Standard Level (SL, 150 teaching hours)** and **Higher Level (HL, 240 teaching hours)**, with **first assessment in 2025**.
### Assessment at a Glance
| Assessment | Format | SL | HL | Weighting |
|------------|--------|----|----|-----------|
| **Paper 1** | Multiple-choice questions and data-based questions | 1 hour 30 minutes | 1 hour 30 minutes | 30% |
| **Paper 2** | Short-answer and extended-response questions | 1 hour 30 minutes | 2 hours 15 minutes | 50% |
| **Internal Assessment** | Individual scientific investigation | 10 hours | 10 hours | 20% |