Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625): examiner-style marking and a new paper for every student
Same marking as our O Level Physics, applied to the IGCSE Extended papers: Paper 4 structured answers and Paper 6 Alternative to Practical marked line by line.
Syllabus for examination in 2026, 2027 and 2028 · June and November series · grades A*–G
Paper structure and what we mark
| Paper | Time | Marks | Weight | Questions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 2 — Multiple Choice (Extended) | 45 min | 40 | 30% | 40 four-option multiple-choice questions |
| Paper 4 — Theory (Extended) | 1 h 15 min | 80 | 50% | Short-answer and structured questions, all compulsory |
| Paper 5 — Practical Test | 1 h 15 min | 40 | 20% | Practical exam (sat at the centre) — or Paper 6 |
| Paper 6 — Alternative to Practical | 1 h | 40 | 20% | Written paper on experimental skills — or Paper 5 |
Topics
- Motion, forces and energy
- Thermal physics
- Waves
- Electricity and magnetism
- Nuclear physics
- Space physics
Questions teachers ask
- Is this official Cambridge marking?
- No. Cambridge International Education marks the real exam. This is examiner-style marking of mocks and homework for 0625, and you approve every mark before a student sees it.
- Do you reproduce past-paper questions?
- No. Every 0625 paper here is original and written to the syllabus for examination in 2026, 2027 and 2028, in the same structure as the real papers shown above.
- Which papers are marked?
- None yet are marked question by question; Paper 2 are scored instantly. Practical exams sat at the centre are not marked here.
- How is the next paper chosen?
- From the marks a student lost: the concepts behind them are ranked by marks dropped, and the new paper weights those topics. It is the same syllabus and structure, with new questions.
- When are the exams?
- June and November series. Grades A*–G.
Other Cambridge IGCSE courses
- Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (Extended) (0580)
- Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry (0620)
- Cambridge IGCSE Biology (0610)
- Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics (0606)
- Cambridge IGCSE First Language English (0500)
- Cambridge IGCSE Economics (0455)
- Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies (0450)
- Cambridge IGCSE Accounting (0452)
- Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science (0478)
- Cambridge IGCSE Geography (0460)
- Cambridge IGCSE History (0470)
- Cambridge IGCSE Pakistan Studies (0448)