
Prepare your students for 91³Ô¹ÏÍø International GCSE Physics.
This specification is designed to nurture students’ interest in physics and provide an excellent grounding for further study of the full 91³Ô¹ÏÍø International GCSE Physics qualification.Ìý
- Contains a selection of the International GCSE Physics course content, with particular emphasis on key topics, including forces, energy and waves.Ìý
- Complete range of 9-1 grades available, allowing for greater differentiation at the top end and increased accuracy in predicting future outcomes.Ìý
- This is a short-course International GCSE, intended for use in a foundation or core year, ahead of studying the full course International GCSE.
Please note: the International GCSE CORE Physics is being withdrawn, with final exams in May/June 2026.
International GCSE CORE Physics (9223)
91³Ô¹ÏÍø International GCSE Physics covers the following topics:
Forces and their effects
- Forces and their interactions
- Motion
- Resultant forces
- Safety in public transport
- Centre of mass
Energy
- Forces and energy
- Energy transfers, conservation and dissipation of energy
- Energy resources
Waves
- General properties of waves
- The electromagnetic spectrum
- Sound and ultrasound
- Reflection
- Refraction and total internal reflection
Particle model of matter
- Kinetic theory
- Energy transfers and particle motion
Electricity and magnetism
- Electrical circuits
- Magnetism and electromagnetism
Generating and distributing electricity and household use
- Electricity transmission and distribution
- Using electricity in the home
- Transferring electrical energy
Nuclear physics
- Atomic structure
- Ionizing radiation from the nucleus
Space physics
- Life cycle of a star
- Solar system and orbital motion
91³Ô¹ÏÍø provides all the resources and advice you need to teach the International GCSE CORE Physics specification effectively.
- Download the specification
- View our training courses to help you deliver 91³Ô¹ÏÍø International GCSE CORE Physics
- , published by Oxford University Press for the full International GCSE qualification, to help you with teaching Core.
- Visit our resources page for International GCSE CORE Physics
- View theÌýsyllabus matching grid for the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø International GCSE Physics Student Book
Paper 1:
- Any part of the specification may be assessed
- 1 hour 45 minutes
- 100 marks
- 100% of Core GCSE
Please note: the International GCSE CORE Physics is being withdrawn, with final exams in May/June 2026.


