Edexcel IAL Physics past papers and mark schemes
Pearson Edexcel publishes its International Advanced Level (IAL) Physics past papers and mark schemes free through its own past paper search. IAL Physics has six units: three for International AS (including a practical skills paper) and three more for the full International A Level.
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Where to find every Edexcel IAL Physics paper
Pearson publishes Edexcel IAL Physics question papers, mark schemes and examiners' reports free on its own past paper search, rather than as a fixed list of links, so we send you straight there.
Open Pearson's free past paper search
- Choose International Advanced Level and Physics (2018) if they are not already selected.
- Pick the exam series, then open the question paper, mark scheme or examiners' report.
- Papers from the last 12 months are for teachers only; ask your teacher for them after your mocks.
Edexcel IAL Physics paper structure
| Paper | Questions or marks | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 (WPH11): Mechanics and Materials | AS | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Unit 2 (WPH12): Waves and Electricity | AS | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Unit 3 (WPH13): Practical Skills in Physics I | AS | 1 hour 20 minutes |
| Unit 4 (WPH14): Further Mechanics, Fields and Particles | A2 | 1 hour 45 minutes |
| Unit 5 (WPH15): Thermodynamics, Radiation, Oscillations and Cosmology | A2 | 1 hour 45 minutes |
| Unit 6 (WPH16): Practical Skills in Physics II | A2 | 1 hour 20 minutes |
A modular course: units can be sat in January, June or October and resat, so plan which series you take each unit in.
Tips for Edexcel IAL Physics papers
- Practise the practical skills units (3 and 6) as seriously as the theory units: they are written papers about experiments.
- Units 4 and 5 assume Units 1 and 2, so keep AS mechanics and electricity fresh.
- Use the mark schemes to learn the exact wording for definitions.
- Check the timetable for each series before you plan resits.
Frequently asked questions
What is WPH11?
The unit code for IAL Physics Unit 1, Mechanics and Materials.
Is there a practical exam in IAL Physics?
Practical skills are tested in written papers, Units 3 and 6, rather than in a lab exam.
Can I resit IAL Physics units?
Yes. IAL is modular, so units can be resat in a later series.