School holidays provide focused revision time for IGCSE Physics students. Without the daily pressure of school lessons and homework, students can focus on closing gaps and building exam skills.
Why holidays matter
During the school term, students learn new content every week. There is little time to go back and fix misunderstandings from earlier topics. Holidays provide the space to:
- Revisit topics that were taught too quickly.
- Practise calculations and graph skills without time pressure.
- Complete full past papers under exam conditions.
- Build confidence before the next school term.
Holiday revision formats
Format 1: Topic-intensive week
Focus on one or two topics for the entire week. Ideal for students with specific weak areas.
Example schedule (1 week, Topic 4: Electricity):
| Day | Morning (90 min) | Afternoon (90 min) |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | Current, voltage, resistance concepts | V = IR calculations |
| Tue | Series circuits | Parallel circuits |
| Wed | V-I characteristics | Electrical power calculations |
| Thu | Electromagnetic induction | Transformers |
| Fri | Mixed past paper questions on Topic 4 | Review and self-test |
Format 2: Broad revision
Cover all six topics lightly. Ideal for students who need a general refresh.
Example schedule (2 weeks):
- Week 1: Topics 1, 2, 3 (one topic per 2 days, plus mixed questions)
- Week 2: Topics 4, 5, 6, plus full past papers
Format 3: Past paper bootcamp
For students in the final term before the exam. Focus entirely on exam skills.
Example schedule (1 week):
- Day 1 to 2: Complete two full past papers under timed conditions. Self-mark.
- Day 3: Review all mistakes. Identify the 5 most common error types.
- Day 4 to 5: Targeted revision on error topics. Complete another paper.
- Day 6 to 7: Final paper + review. Create a personal “things I keep getting wrong” list.
How our holiday programmes work
We offer flexible holiday tuition that adapts to your child’s needs and schedule:
- Frequency: 2 to 5 sessions per week during holidays (your choice).
- Duration: 50 to 60 minutes per session.
- Format: Online 1-to-1 with a tutor specialising in IGCSE Physics.
- Content: Tailored to the student’s current level and upcoming school assessments.
The tutor sets specific goals for the holiday period and reports progress to parents at the end.
Getting started
Contact us via WhatsApp before the holiday begins. Early booking ensures availability. Let us know:
- Your child’s year and school.
- Which topics they need to focus on.
- How many sessions they want per week.
- Any upcoming tests or exams after the holiday.
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