NCEA physics tutoring
NCEA physics rewards students who can explain a situation in words and then calculate it. Our tutors build both, from Level 1 Physics, Earth and Space Science to the Level 3 mechanics, waves and electricity externals.
One-to-one from NZ$35 a class · billed in USD
New Zealand - online 1-to-1
What every programme includes
- ✓ Level 1 Physics, Earth and Space Science standards
- ✓ Mechanics: motion, forces, energy and momentum
- ✓ Waves and light
- ✓ Electricity and electromagnetism
- ✓ Practical investigation internals
- ✓ Past NZQA papers under exam timing
Lesson times in your time zone
Weekdays 3pm-9pm after school · Weekends 8am-8pm, your local time. Pick the slot when you book.
Level 1: Physics, Earth and Space Science
At Level 1, physics sits inside Physics, Earth and Space Science. The internals are 92044 (human-induced change within the Earth system) and 92045 (a physical phenomenon through investigation); the externals are 92046 (the effect on the Earth of interactions between the Sun and the Earth-Moon system) and 92047 (a physical system using energy concepts). Each is worth 5 credits.
Levels 2 and 3
Level 2 and 3 Physics use the existing standards, with externals in mechanics, waves and electricity. Excellence answers combine a correct calculation with a full explanation of the physics.
A course is endorsed with Merit or Excellence when a student gains 14 or more credits at that grade in one year, including at least 3 credits from internal and 3 from external standards. A certificate is endorsed when 50 credits are at Merit or Excellence at that level or above. Externals therefore matter even for strong internal students.
NCEA is changing
NCEA is being replaced: a Foundational Award for Year 11 starts in 2028, the New Zealand Certificate of Education (NZCE) for Year 12 in 2029 and the New Zealand Advanced Certificate of Education (NZACE) for Year 13 in 2030. Students in Year 11 in 2027 or above finish on NCEA, so this year's Levels 1 to 3 still count in full.
Level 1 Physics, Earth and Space Science
| Standard | Assessment | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 92044 Human-induced change within the Earth system | Internal | 5 |
| 92045 A physical phenomenon through investigation | Internal | 5 |
| 92046 Sun and Earth-Moon system interactions | External | 5 |
| 92047 A physical system using energy concepts | External | 5 |
Tutors for this programme
Abdi Musa
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, University of Washington Bothell
4 yrs experience
GCSE / A-Level (UK)
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Muhammad Faisal
BS Physics, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad
5 yrs experience
GCSE Science · A-Level Physics · NAPLAN
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IYAMAH SUNDAY EMMANUEL
Bachelors of Science in Physics, Obafemi Awolowo University
15 yrs experience
GCSE · A-Level · 11+
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What tutoring costs in New Zealand
Student and early-career tutors
NZ$50-60 an hour
Source: Cluey Learning NZ: how much should tutoring cost?Qualified maths or English teachers
NZ$80+ an hour
Source: Cluey Learning NZ: how much should tutoring cost?EagleTeach, one-to-one online
From NZ$35 a class
Billed in USD, converted at an approximate rate. Two free demo classes first.
Common questions
Is there a Level 1 Physics subject?＋
Physics is part of the Level 1 subject Physics, Earth and Space Science, with two internal and two external standards.
What do Level 3 physics externals cover?＋
Mechanics, waves and electricity, with calculations and written explanations.
Do you help with Scholarship Physics?＋
Yes, for strong Level 3 students who want to go beyond Excellence.
When are NCEA exams in 2026?＋
From 10 November to 4 December 2026; results come out in mid-January.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 2026-10-06.
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