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International GCSE CORE Physics (9223)

International GCSE Physics

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Please note: the International GCSE CORE Physics is being withdrawn, with final exams in May/June 2026.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.

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Please note: the International GCSE CORE Physics is being withdrawn, with final exams in May/June 2026.

Course specification
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