Best IB Physics tutors in Germany & online

Aiming at engineering? One-to-one IB Physics tutoring online, at SL or HL, helps students in Munich, Hamburg, Berlin, Frankfurt and across Germany with mechanics, fields, quantum physics, the maths behind HL problems and the scientific investigation. DP Physics teachers and IB specialists teach on Central European Time, from €63 an hour.

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Starting price per hour
€63
Avg. Physics grade lift with Lanterna
+2.0
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96%

IB Physics tutors for students in Germany

Our Physics tutors teach the subject as a main specialism and know the new five-theme course and its data-based Paper 1B. Each is paired with a student by level and by the questions that keep costing marks.

Amad

Amad

IB specialist

IB Physics Tutor20+ years' teaching

I’m Amad, an experienced IB Diploma Physics teacher and examiner with over 20 years of teaching experience in international schools across Qatar, UAE, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. I hold a Master’s degree in Physics and have extensive experience teaching both MYP and DP Physics. As an IB examiner and member of the IB Educators Network (IBEN), I have deep insight into assessment criteria, Internal Assessments (IA), and exam expectations. I have supported many students in improving their grades through structured guidance, targeted practice, and clear conceptual understanding. My tutoring approach focuses on simplifying complex ideas, identifying gaps in understanding, and building strong problem-solving skills. I emphasize exam techniques, past paper practice, and effective revision strategies, while also guiding students in IA writing, data analysis, uncertainty calculations, and graphing tools like Logger Pro. I aim to build both confidence and independence in my students. Outside of teaching, I enjoy exploring real-world applications of physics, mentoring students, and staying engaged with educational innovation.

  • Physics
  • Internal Assessment
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Graham

Graham

IB specialist

IB Physics Tutor15 years' IB teachingHL students average above 6

I’m Graham, a Programme Leader and experienced Physics teacher with over 26 years in education, including 15 years teaching IB Physics in international schools across China, Portugal, Peru, and Brazil. I hold a Physics degree from the University of Sheffield and a PGCE from the University of Exeter. I’ve taught GCSE, A-level, and IB Physics, and led a thriving department where over 60 IB students achieved an average HL score above 6. I’m also an IB examiner for both the Internal Assessment and Paper 2 components, giving me deep insight into how students can succeed in assessments. My lessons are fully interactive and tailored to each student’s needs. I use engaging presentations, simulations, and problem-solving tasks to build understanding and correct misconceptions through careful questioning. My relaxed and supportive teaching style encourages students to ask questions, explore ideas, and grow in confidence. Outside of teaching, I’m passionate about outdoor education and adventure travel. I’ve taken students trekking in Nepal, India, and Pakistan, and cycled across Patagonia, Brazil, and from London to Istanbul. I speak Portuguese and basic Spanish, and love sharing my curiosity and global perspective with students.

  • Physics
  • Internal Assessment
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Miljan

Miljan

IB teacher

IB Physics TutorQualified IB teacherPhD in Biomechanics

I teach IB Physics at the United World College, an international educational movement, where I combine theory with practical examples drawn from 9y of engineering practice and 6y in scientific research. In tutoring, I prefer to act as a mentor rather than just a tutor, aiming for clear, engaging, easy to follow, and enjoyable lessons. My tutoring students regularly achieve high results (sixes and sevens) in their IAs, as I support them with detailed materials and guided examples.

  • Physics
  • Internal Assessment
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Jonathan

Jonathan

IB specialist

IB Physics TutorFormer DP coordinator20+ years' teaching

I’m Jonathan, an experienced IB educator and examiner with over two decades of international teaching and leadership experience. I specialize in helping students excel in IB Physics, Mathematics, and Theory of Knowledge through a thoughtful, individualized approach. Over the past 20+ years, I’ve served as IB Diploma Programme Coordinator, Physics/Mathematics Teacher, and TOK Teacher/Examiner at leading international schools in China, Sri Lanka, USA, Dominican Republic, and Senegal. I’m also the founder of SmartSmith Educational Consultants, where I guide students toward academic confidence and top IB results. I hold a Master of Science from Oregon State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Physics from the University of Colorado. My tutoring focuses on clarity, curiosity, and confidence. I break down challenging concepts into simple, practical steps while connecting them to real-world applications. I emphasize critical thinking and conceptual mastery—skills that empower students beyond the classroom. Outside of tutoring, I’m an avid mountain climber, musician, and artist. I love exploring how science, creativity, and human curiosity intersect—both in my own life and in my students’ learning.

  • Physics
  • TOK
  • Maths AA
  • ESS
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Peter

Peter

IB teacher

IB Physics TutorFormer IA moderator35 years' IB teachingFormer school principal

I’m Peter. I have been teaching IB Physics for 35 years, working as a teacher, Head of Department, Vice Principal and Head of School in 7 different countries. I used to be a moderator for IA.

  • Physics
  • Internal Assessment
  • TOK
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Mansha

Mansha

IB graduate

IB Physics Tutor5 years' tutoring43/45 IB graduateUniversity of Oxford

I’m Mansha. I graduated with my IB Diploma from an international school in India in 2019. I scored a 43/45 with 4 HL subjects. I’m now pursuing a PhD at the University of Oxford, after completing a BSc in Physics, Mathematics, and Molecular and Cellular Biology (honors) at Johns Hopkins University. I’ve been a university mentor and teaching assistant, and a tutor for the IB, AP, A-Levels, and SAT for the past 5 years. I’ve worked with students all over the world, and that’s one of the things I love about my work! I believe every student deserves to enjoy their subjects, and that understanding your needs and individual learning styles is important to helping you grow and become a confident, independent learner. I love the subjects I teach, and my core goal is to make them just as enjoyable for my students! Outside my work, I enjoy pottery, learning new languages, reading, and cooking and baking. You can find me self-learning the piano, doing art, or going for long walks. I love animals, and I have an adopted parrot and small dog who make appearances in my meetings sometimes!

  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • English ab initio
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The engineering route

IB Physics for engineering at TUM, Delft, Imperial and ETH

Physics is the science most engineering degrees look for, and outside Germany it is often required at HL. For German recognition it is one of only three sciences, with Chemistry and Biology, that fill the KMK's science requirement.

At TUM, most bachelor's degrees use an aptitude assessment instead of a grade cut-off, and it reads your recent school grades, not only the final Diploma (see our internal assessment page). For Informatik (TUM's 2025 overview) the maths grade is weighted three times; a score of 84 or more brings direct admission, 73 to 83 a further test, and 72 or less a rejection. In Management and Technology, covered on our Business Management page, the best continued science also counts double. TUM's page for IB applicants explains the paperwork.

Abroad, Physics HL is usually a requirement rather than a bonus. TU Delft asks for Physics HL for most engineering degrees, together with Maths AA HL, and Imperial's Mechanical Engineering sets a minimum of 40 points with a 6 in both Maths HL and Physics HL. In Switzerland, ETH Zürich wants 38 of 42 points without bonus, with maths, a science and a Language A at HL. Our article on which maths HL suits engineering covers the maths half of the decision.

The course

Five themes, no options: the IB Physics course

All five themes are compulsory, taught in 110 hours at SL or 180 at HL. On top come 40 (SL) or 60 (HL) hours of lab work, among them a group project shared with the other sciences and ten hours for the scientific investigation. The IB's Physics course was first examined in May 2025.

The exams carry 80% of the grade: Paper 1, which pairs multiple choice (1A) with data-based questions (1B), counts for 36% and Paper 2 for 44%. The remaining fifth is the investigation, written up in no more than 3,000 words; our 50 Physics investigation ideas help with the hardest part, choosing a question.

Physics candidates worldwide, May 2025 (SL and HL)
32,426
Share of HL candidates awarded a 7
19.2%
Average Physics grade of Lanterna students
5.5
  1. A. Space, time and motion

    Motion, forces, momentum, work, energy and power; at HL, rotating rigid bodies and relativity.

    27h SL · 42h HL
  2. B. The particulate nature of matter

    How heat moves, Earth’s energy balance, the behaviour of gases and current in circuits; thermodynamics at HL.

    24h SL · 32h HL
  3. C. Wave behaviour

    Oscillations and simple harmonic motion, wave models, superposition, standing waves and Doppler shifts.

    17h SL · 29h HL
  4. D. Fields

    Gravity, electric and magnetic fields and the motion of masses and charges within them; induction at HL.

    19h SL · 38h HL
  5. E. Nuclear and quantum physics

    The atom, radioactivity, fission, fusion and stellar physics; HL adds quantum physics.

    23h SL · 39h HL
SL or HL

Which Physics level engineering needs

SL and HL study the same themes and submit the same kind of investigation. The higher level brings extra subtopics, such as relativity, thermodynamics, induction and quantum physics, and an extra 90 minutes in the exam hall.

Standard Level

Physics SL

Hours
150, of which 40 practical
Exam papers
Paper 1 (1A + 1B) 1 h 30; Paper 2 1 h 30
Grade made up of
Exams 80%, investigation 20%
May 2025
14,442 candidates, mean 4.2
Enough for
The KMK science requirement and degrees that do not name Physics HL
Higher Level

Physics HL

Hours
240, of which 60 practical
Exam papers
Paper 1 (1A + 1B) 2 h; Paper 2 2 h 30
Grade made up of
Exams 80%, investigation 20%
May 2025
17,984 candidates, mean 4.9
Expected for
Engineering at TU Delft, Imperial and EPFL; physics degrees

Weighing SL against HL with an engineering plan? Book a consultation before your school fixes levels in DP1; Germany's recognition offices expect the same level for both years.

Results

Physics HL grades: a wide spread at both ends

Physics HL gave a 7 to 19.2% of candidates in May 2025, yet one in five finished on a 3 or lower. Much of the gap is technique on multi-step problems, which is what a tutor works on week by week.

Physics HL grade distribution, May 2025
Physics HL grade distribution, May 2025. Global average grade 4.9.
IB gradeShare of candidates
10.3%
24.8%
315%
419.8%
522.2%
617.9%
719.2%
HL only, 17,984 candidates worldwide; 0.9% received no grade. Source: IB final statistical bulletin, May 2025.
Average grade lift after Lanterna tutoring
+2.0points

From a 3.5 average before tutoring to a 5.5 after tutoring with Lanterna.

Reviews

Physics students and parents on their tutoring

Grade 5 to 7
“…the confidence and seriousness that he exuded throughout our months working together. It was very evident the level of care and attention that he input into each and every lesson that we had…”
nicolas B., student American School of Paris · Class of 2025 · Physics
Grade 4 to 6
“I used to get stuck on Physics questions even when I knew the topic. Sir has helped me develop a much better way of breaking down problems. Now I try to identify what is given, what is required and which concept I need to use. It has made a big difference!”
Maria V., student Abu Dhabi International school · Class of 2028 · Physics
Grade 4 to 6
“Miljan managed to make complex physics concepts more accessible with real world examples, while also making learning enjoyable and providing many exercises for practice.”
Francesca R., student St. Andrew's College, Dublin · Class of 2026 · Physics

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FAQs

IB Physics tutoring in Germany: common questions

Where do I get an IB Physics tutor in Germany who knows the new syllabus?

Check that the tutor knows the current course, the one with five themes, a data-based Paper 1B and the scientific investigation, which replaced the old syllabus in May 2025. Every Lanterna Physics tutor teaches that course; depending on the tier you choose, yours may be a recent IB graduate who scored a 7 in Physics, a DP Physics teacher or a specialist. Lessons are online, so Berlin and Munich make no difference, and a free consultation lets us match one to your level.

Can an IB Physics tutor help with a TUM application?

A tutor helps with the part that rests on your grades. TUM's aptitude assessment reads your school grades from before the final Diploma, as our internal assessment page explains, and stronger maths and science grades raise your score. TUM runs its own tests and interviews; our job is to make the Physics and maths grades behind your application as strong as they can be.

Can tutoring take Physics HL to the 6 that Imperial or EPFL ask for?

It can narrow the gap, though nobody can guarantee a grade. The Physics students we tutor improved on average from 3.5 to 5.5, mostly through problem-solving habits: drawing a diagram first, deciding which principle applies, tracking units and asking whether the answer is plausible. Those are taught over months of weekly lessons, not in a final fortnight.

What help can a Physics tutor give with the scientific investigation?

A tutor can help you find a question that produces enough reliable data, plan the method and understand how uncertainties and graphs are assessed; the investigation and the report of up to 3,000 words remain your own work. Our internal assessment page explains where the IB draws that line.

When do online Physics lessons take place, and what do they cost?

At times that suit your timetable on Central European Time: for most students in Germany that means a weekday evening or a weekend. Rates begin at €63 an hour, set by the tutor type and package you choose, and the free consultation sets them out.

Should a future engineer take Physics or Chemistry as the science? Can a tutor advise?

We can help you think it through in a consultation. For German recognition, Physics, Chemistry or Biology each fills the science requirement; for engineering abroad, Physics HL is the one most courses name, usually alongside maths at HL. Students who also want Chemistry often take both, and we can tutor either.

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