The Physics Bowl, organized by the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT), is one of the most influential and widely recognized international physics competitions for high-school students. Every year, over 10,000 students from more than 500 top schools across 11 countries participate. Strong performance in this exam is highly regarded by top universities in the US, UK, and worldwide.

This customized Singapore program provides full-cycle training, from fundamental concepts to advanced exam strategies and real past-paper drills, equipping students with the knowledge, confidence, and competitive edge needed for top results.

Target Students: High-school students in Grades 9–12 who are interested in physics or engineering.
Two levels are offered:

• Division 1 (D1): Suitable for Grade 10 students
  (IB Year 10, A-Level G2 or excellent G1 students)
• Division 2 (D2): Suitable for Grades 11–12 students
  (IB Year 11–12, A-Level AS/A2)

Program Dates: Flexible & customizable.

Location: Chinatown Point, Singapore, #23-03, 133 New Bridge Road, Singapore 059413

Why Physics Bowl?

• A recognized credential for top US/UK universities
  Over 37% of globally top-100 Physics Bowl scorers enter US Top-30 universities.
• High award rates for Asian students
  As a pen-and-paper exam without a lab component, it strongly favors students with solid theoretical foundations.
• Enhances academic depth & STEM competitiveness
  Covers mechanics, E&M, optics, thermodynamics, modern physics—ideal for future physics, engineering, robotics, aerospace, and EE majors.

Competition Overview

• Exam Date: March 17, 2026 (Tuesday), 17:00–17:45
• Registration Deadline: March 6, 2026
• Format: Individual paper-based exam (no experiment)
• Language: English
• Structure: 50 questions total

1. Division 1 : first 40 questions
2. Division 2 : last 40 questions
3. Students complete 40 MCQ questions in 45 minutes

Syllabus Coverage

• D1 Topics:
  Mechanics, E&M, waves, thermodynamics, optics, atomic physics, measurement basics, kinematics, Newton’s laws, impulse/momentum, energy, circular motion, fluids, Gauss’s law, electrostatics, ideal gas law, diffraction, interference, wave-particle duality.
• D2 Topics:
  All D1 topics + deeper coverage: relativity, LC circuits, advanced interference/diffraction, more complex modern-physics problems.

Program Highlights

The curriculum is delivered in three structured stages.

• Fundamental Knowledge – 12 Lessons
  Covers all core physics modules required for D1/D2 competition.
• Key Exam Concepts (D1: 21h / D2: 24h)
  Intensive deep-dive into high-frequency topics and common traps.
• Offline Past-Paper Bootcamp – 12 Hours
  Full mock exams, detailed analysis, and sprint training to maximize scores.

Training Advantages

• Comprehensive coverage aligned with both competition and school curricula.
• Long-term knowledge consolidation, preventing gaps and improving retention.
• Adaptive learning progression, guiding students through each level scientifically.
• Multi-competition readiness, enabling students to transition into BPhO and other physics contests.

Awards & Achievements

Student Performance in Recent Years:

• 9× National Gold Awards (Top 15% nationwide)
• 8× National Silver Awards (Top 30%)
• 7× National Bronze Awards (Top 45%)
• 8× Regional Honor Awards (Top 25% in region)

Official Award Categories:

Individual:

• Global Top 100
• National Winner (Top 10 globally per division)
• Regional Winner (Top 10 per division)
• National Top Gold (Top 5%)
• National Gold (Top 15%)
• Silver (Top 30%)
• Bronze (Top 45%)
• Physics Merit Award (Regional Top 25%)

Team:

• Global Top 50 Teams
• National Top 10 Teams (D1/D2)
• Regional Top 10 Teams

Teams are ranked by the sum of the top 5 scorers from each school.

Learning Outcomes

Students who complete this program will develop a comprehensive command of all Physics Bowl knowledge points and strengthen their ability to solve problems quickly and accurately under time constraints. Through systematic training and continuous performance tracking, they will see clear and measurable improvements in their scores. The program also enhances their competitiveness for STEM applications to top universities in the US and UK, while building a solid academic foundation for further participation in advanced physics competitions such as BPhO, APhO, and IPhO.

Lead Instructor: Mr. Chen

Mr. Chen, the lead instructor of the program, is an Assistant Lecturer at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and a former Research Associate in the NUS Physics Laboratory. With front-line teaching and competition coaching experience, he is known for his ability to distill complex physics principles into clear, intuitive, and application-driven explanations. Under his guidance, students have consistently earned top awards in competitions such as Physics Bowl and the British Physics Olympiad (BPhO), and many have gone on to gain admission to leading universities around the world. His teaching effectiveness and dedication have earned him strong recognition from both students and parents.

Registration Process

1. Pre-course assessment & Class placement
2. Enrollment confirmation & Personal communication group creation
3. Lesson reminders & post-class feedback
4. Continuous academic support
5. Exam reminders & preparation guidance