Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Physics Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Free Edexcel iGCSE Physics (4PH1) past papers, mark schemes & examiner reports. Papers 1P and 2P. 131 resources across multiple sessions.
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November 2023
6 filesInternational GCSE Physics – Examiner report – Paper 1P – November 2023
International GCSE Physics – Examiner report – Paper 2P – November 2023
International GCSE Physics – Mark scheme – Paper 2P – November 2023
International GCSE Physics – Mark scheme – Paper 1P – November 2023
International GCSE Physics – Question paper – Paper 2P – November 2023
International GCSE Physics – Question paper – Paper 1P – November 2023
January 2022
4 filesInternational GCSE Physics – Examiner report – Paper 2PR – January 2022
International GCSE Physics – Examiner report – Paper 1P – January 2022
International GCSE Physics – Examiner report – Paper 2P – January 2022
International GCSE Physics – Examiner report – Paper 1PR – January 2022
January 2020
6 filesInternational GCSE Physics – Examiner report – Paper 2P – January 2020
International GCSE Physics – Examiner report – Paper PR – January 2020
International GCSE Physics – Mark scheme – Paper 2P – January 2020
International GCSE Physics – Mark scheme – Paper PR – January 2020
International GCSE Physics – Question paper – Paper PR – January 2020
International GCSE Physics – Question paper – Paper 2P – January 2020
November 2020
7 filesInternational GCSE Physics – Question paper – Paper 1PR – November 2020
International GCSE Physics – Question paper – Paper 2P – November 2020
International GCSE Physics – Question paper – Paper 2PR – November 2020
International GCSE Physics – Question paper – Paper 1P – November 2020
International GCSE Physics – Mark Scheme – Paper 2PR – November 2020
International GCSE Physics – Mark Scheme – Paper 1P – November 2020
International GCSE Physics – Mark Scheme – Paper 2P – November 2020
January 2019
3 filesJanuary 2018
4 filesEdexcel Certificate Physics – Mark scheme – Paper 2P – January 2018
Edexcel Certificate Physics – Mark Scheme – Paper 2P – January 2018
Edexcel Certificate Physics – Question paper – Paper 2P – January 2018
Edexcel Certificate Physics – Examiner report – Paper 2P – January 2018
June 2018
6 filesInternational GCSE Physics – Mark scheme – Paper 2P – June 2018
International GCSE Physics – Mark scheme – Paper 2PR – June 2018
International GCSE Physics – Examiner report – Paper 2P – June 2018
International GCSE Physics – Examiner report – Paper 2PR – June 2018
International GCSE Physics – Question paper – Paper 2P – June 2018
International GCSE Physics – Question paper – Paper 2PR – June 2018
June 2017
5 filesEdexcel Certificate Physics – Mark scheme – Paper 2P – June 2017
Edexcel Certificate Physics – Mark scheme – Paper 2PR – June 2017
Edexcel Certificate Physics – Question paper – Paper 2PR – June 2017
Edexcel Certificate Physics – Question paper – Paper 2P – June 2017
Edexcel Certificate Physics – Examiner report – Paper 2PR – June 2017
January 2017
3 filesJanuary 2016
3 filesJune 2016
6 filesEdexcel Certificate Physics – Question paper – Paper 2PR – June 2016
Edexcel Certificate Physics – Question paper – Paper 2P – June 2016
Edexcel Certificate Physics – Mark scheme – Paper 2PR – June 2016
Edexcel Certificate Physics – Mark scheme – Paper 2P – June 2016
Edexcel Certificate Physics – Examiner report – Paper 2PR – June 2016
Edexcel Certificate Physics – Examiner report – Paper 2P – June 2016
June 2015
6 filesEdexcel Certificate Physics – Question paper – Paper 2P – June 2015
Edexcel Certificate Physics – Mark scheme – Paper 2P – June 2015
Edexcel Certificate Physics – Question paper – Paper 2PR – June 2015
Edexcel Certificate Physics – Mark scheme – Paper 2PR – June 2015
Edexcel Certificate Physics – Examiner report – Paper 2PR – June 2015
Edexcel Certificate Physics – Examiner report – Paper 2P – June 2015
January 2015
3 filesJune 2014
6 filesEdexcel Certificate Physics – Mark scheme – Paper 2P – June 2014
Edexcel Certificate Physics – Examiner report – Paper 2PR – June 2014
Edexcel Certificate Physics – Examiner report – Paper 2P – June 2014
Edexcel Certificate Physics – Question paper – Paper 2P – June 2014
Edexcel Certificate Physics – Mark scheme – Paper 2PR – June 2014
Edexcel Certificate Physics – Question paper – Paper 2PR – June 2014
January 2014
3 filesJune 2013
6 filesEdexcel Certificate Physics – Question paper – Paper 2PR – June 2013
Edexcel Certificate Physics – Question paper – Paper 2P – June 2013
Edexcel Certificate Physics – Mark scheme – Paper 2PR – June 2013
Edexcel Certificate Physics – Mark scheme – Paper 2P – June 2013
Edexcel Certificate Physics – Examiner report – Paper 2PR – June 2013
Edexcel Certificate Physics – Examiner report – Paper 1P – June 2013
January 2013
6 filesEdexcel Certificate Physics – Examiner report – Paper 1P – January 2013
Edexcel Certificate Physics – Mark scheme – Paper 1P – January 2013
Edexcel Certificate Physics – Question paper – Paper 2P – January 2013
International GCSE Physics – Mark scheme – Paper 1P – January 2013
International GCSE Physics – Examiner report – Paper 1P – January 2013
International GCSE Physics – Question paper – Paper 2P – January 2013
June 2012
6 filesEdexcel Certificate Physics – Examiner report – Paper 1P – June 2012
Edexcel Certificate Physics – Mark scheme – Paper 2P – June 2012
Edexcel Certificate Physics – Question paper – Paper 2P – June 2012
International GCSE Physics – Examiner report – Paper 1P – June 2012
International GCSE Physics – Mark scheme – Paper 2P – June 2012
International GCSE Physics – Question paper – Paper 2P – June 2012
January 2012
4 filesInternational GCSE Physics – Examiner report – Paper 1P – January 2012
International GCSE Physics – Mark scheme – Paper 2P – January 2012
International GCSE Physics – Question paper – Paper 2P – January 2012
International GCSE Physics – Examiner report – Paper 2P – January 2012
June 2011
7 filesInternational GCSE Physics – Mark scheme – Paper 2P – June 2011
International GCSE Physics – Examiner report – Paper 1P – June 2011
International GCSE Physics – Question paper – Paper 2P – June 2011
International GCSE Physics – Question paper – Paper 1P – June 2011
International GCSE Physics – Mark scheme – Paper 1P – June 2011
International GCSE Physics – Examiner report – Paper 2P – June 2011
International GCSE Physics – Mark scheme – Paper 1P – June 2011
International GCSE Physics: Forces, Energy, Waves, and the Quantitative Demands of iGCSE Science
Exam Paper Structure
Physics Paper 1
Physics Paper 2
Key Information
| Exam Board | Pearson Edexcel |
| Specification Code | 4PH1 |
| Qualification | International GCSE |
| Grading Scale | 9–1 |
| Assessment Type | 2 written exams (no coursework; practical skills examined on paper) |
| Tiers | No tiers |
| Number Of Papers | 2 |
| Exam Duration | Paper 1P: 2 hours; Paper 2P: 1 hour 15 minutes |
| Total Marks | 180 (110 + 70) |
| Calculator Status | Calculator allowed |
| Available Sessions | January and June, multiple years |
| Total Resources | 131 |
Key Topics in Physics
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| State | Give a brief factual response |
| Describe | Outline the key features of a phenomenon or process |
| Explain | Give physical reasons, linking cause to effect using scientific principles |
| Calculate | Use an equation to determine a numerical answer, showing all working |
| Determine | Find a value from given data or a graph |
| Sketch | Draw a graph showing the correct general shape and key features |
| Suggest | Apply physics knowledge to a novel or unfamiliar context |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| 9 | 78–88% |
| 8 | 68–77% |
| 7 | 58–67% |
| 6 | 48–57% |
| 5 | 38–47% |
| 4 | 28–37% |
| 3 | 20–27% |
| 2 | 13–19% |
| 1 | 6–12% |
⚠️ Typical grade boundaries across both papers (180 total marks). Boundaries vary by session — check Pearson's website.
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