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Pearson Edexcel International A-Level Physics

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Edexcel IAL Physics at a glance

Edexcel International Physics is a six-unit modular qualification combining mechanics, waves, fields, particles, thermodynamics, cosmology and dedicated practical-skills units.

Issue 3, July 2021
Current syllabus
7
syllabus groups
22
mapped topics
6 units
WPH11–WPH16, all externally assessed

SourcePearson Edexcel · Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced Level Physics specificationWPH11–WPH16 · Issue 3, July 2021·Past papersGrade boundaries

A-Level Edexcel Physics syllabus

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Assessment

Edexcel IAL Physics assessment structure

IAS is Units 1–3. The full IAL is Units 1–6; units are externally assessed in January, June and October.

Paper / componentQuestionsTime% of grade
WPH11 Unit 1 Mechanics and Materials80 marksMCQ, short-open, open-response, calculations and extended writing; minimum 32 Level-2+ mathematics marks.1 hour 30 minutes40% of IAS; 20% of IAL
WPH12 Unit 2 Waves and Electricity80 marksMCQ, short-open, open-response, calculations and extended writing; minimum 32 Level-2+ mathematics marks.1 hour 30 minutes40% of IAS; 20% of IAL
WPH13 Unit 3 Practical Skills in Physics I50 marksPractical procedures and techniques; short-open, open-response, calculations and extended writing; minimum 20 Level-2+ mathematics marks.1 hour 20 minutes20% of IAS; 10% of IAL
WPH14 Unit 4 Further Mechanics, Fields and Particles90 marksMCQ, short-open, open-response, calculations and extended writing; synoptic Units 1–2 may be assessed; minimum 36 Level-2+ mathematics marks.1 hour 45 minutes40% of IA2; 20% of IAL
WPH15 Unit 5 Thermodynamics, Radiation, Oscillations and Cosmology90 marksMCQ, short-open, open-response, calculations and extended writing; synoptic Units 1, 2 and 4 may be assessed; minimum 36 Level-2+ mathematics marks.1 hour 45 minutes40% of IA2; 20% of IAL
WPH16 Unit 6 Practical Skills in Physics II50 marksPractical procedures and techniques from Units 4–5; short-open, open-response, calculations and extended writing; minimum 20 Level-2+ mathematics marks.1 hour 20 minutes20% of IA2; 10% of IAL

SourcePearson Edexcel · Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced Level Physics specificationWPH11–WPH16 · Issue 3, July 2021

Edexcel IAL Physics questions

EduNinja's AS context maps to IAS Units 1–3, while A2 maps to IA2 Units 4–6 used to complete the International A Level.

Yes. The qualification is organized into six externally assessed units rather than a single linear exam route.

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