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Live one-to-one physics, online · UK, USA & Australia

Physics stops being scary when you can see why it works.

Lernivora Academy offers live one-to-one online physics tutoring for ages 11–18, built around each student's syllabus, from first forces to final exams.

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  • Middle school
  • GCSE & IGCSE
  • A Level
  • AP
  • IB
  • HSC & VCE

Reserve a free trial lesson.

Founding places are open. Answer a few quick questions and we'll contact you within 48 hours to arrange your trial.

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See for yourself

A small taste of how we teach.

Change the angle and speed, then launch. Lessons use simulations like this so an idea makes sense before the equation arrives.

Try it

Which angle throws the furthest?

Range
40.8 m
Peak
10.2 m
Flight
2.88 s

R = v2 sin 2θ / g

Try 30° and then 60° at the same speed. Working out why they land together is a real physics lesson.

Free physics resources

Physics you can play with.

Free games, myth-busting quizzes and calculators that show their working. No sign-up, and nobody marking your answers.

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How a lesson runs

Every concept goes through four moves.

  1. Predict

    You commit to an answer first, so you can see what you actually believe.

  2. Test

    A simulation or sketch on a shared whiteboard shows what really happens.

  3. Explain

    You put the reason in your own words, and only then do we write the equation.

  4. Apply

    You finish on real exam-style questions from your own syllabus.

See the difference

Why don't heavy things fall faster?

Here is the same idea taught two ways. It's a small example of how we approach every topic.

Memorize it

g = 9.81 m/s2

"All objects accelerate at the same rate. Learn this value for the test."

You can repeat the fact, but one twist in the question and it stops helping.

Understand it

a = F / m = mg / m = g

A heavier object is pulled harder, but it is also harder to accelerate. The mass cancels exactly.

Astronauts on Apollo 15 dropped a hammer and a feather on the Moon. With no air, they landed together.

For parents

What parents ask us about this age group.

Is it too early for a physics tutor?

No. Ideas like force and energy first appear at this age, and small misunderstandings are much easier to fix now than in exam years.

Will my child cope with the maths?

At this stage physics needs only simple arithmetic and basic ratios. We make sure the idea makes sense before any equation appears.

Can a child this age stay focused online?

Lessons are active. Your child makes predictions, tries simulations and sketches on a shared whiteboard, and a one-to-one tutor notices quickly when attention drifts.

When should we start before exams?

A full school year before GCSE, IGCSE or O Level exams is ideal because there is time to fix gaps properly. Starting later can still help, with lessons focused on the topics that matter most.

Why do they understand it in class but lose marks in tests?

Exams test ideas in unfamiliar situations, and marks are often lost on units and missing working. Every lesson ends with exam-style questions from your child's own syllabus.

Their maths is weak too. Can physics still improve?

Yes. Rearranging equations, handling units and reading graphs can all be practiced inside physics problems, so the two subjects improve together.

Is it normal to struggle with the jump to A Level, AP or IB?

Yes. The content is more abstract and uses more maths, and even students who did well before can find it hard. We start by finding exactly where the gap is.

Does physics matter for university applications?

Many engineering and physical science degrees ask for physics and maths at this level. Requirements differ, so check the entry criteria of the universities your teen is considering.

My teen is independent. Will they want a tutor?

Older students usually respond best when lessons feel like their own. They can bring the problems they are stuck on, and the time goes where they need it.

Pricing

Choose how often you want to meet.

Every lesson is live, one-to-one and 50 minutes long. Plans are billed every four weeks, in US dollars.

  • Steady

    Stay on top of school physics.

    1 lesson a week

    $72/4 weeks

    Choose Steady

  • Focused

    Close gaps and build real momentum.

    2 lessons a week

    $136/4 weeks

    Choose Focused

  • Exam Sprint

    Intensive revision before finals.

    3 lessons a week

    $195/4 weeks

    Choose Exam Sprint

Middle school: Years 7–9 in the UK and Australia, Grades 6–8 in the USA. Single lessons are $20.

  • Steady

    Stay on top of school physics.

    1 lesson a week

    $85/4 weeks

    Choose Steady

  • Focused

    Close gaps and build real momentum.

    2 lessons a week

    $159/4 weeks

    Choose Focused

  • Exam Sprint

    Intensive revision before finals.

    3 lessons a week

    $229/4 weeks

    Choose Exam Sprint

GCSE and IGCSE in the UK, high school physics in the USA, Year 10 science in Australia. Single lessons are $24.

  • Steady

    Stay on top of school physics.

    1 lesson a week

    $109/4 weeks

    Choose Steady

  • Focused

    Close gaps and build real momentum.

    2 lessons a week

    $199/4 weeks

    Choose Focused

  • Exam Sprint

    Intensive revision before finals.

    3 lessons a week

    $279/4 weeks

    Choose Exam Sprint

A Level in the UK, AP Physics in the USA, HSC, VCE and other senior physics in Australia, and IB everywhere. Single lessons are $30. AP Physics C and IB Higher Level add $5 per lesson.

Questions

Before you book.

Which syllabuses do you cover?

We teach students in the UK, USA and Australia: middle school physics, GCSE, IGCSE, A Level, high school and AP Physics, IB, and senior physics courses such as HSC and VCE. Tell us your exam board when you book and lessons will follow it.

How much does online physics tutoring cost?

Single 50-minute lessons cost $20 for ages 11–13, $24 for ages 14–16 (GCSE, IGCSE and high school) and $30 for ages 16–18 (A Level, AP, IB, HSC and VCE). Plans of 1, 2 or 3 lessons a week are cheaper per lesson, from $72 every four weeks. AP Physics C and IB Higher Level add $5 per lesson. Prices are in US dollars.

Is there a free trial lesson?

Yes. The first lesson is a free trial, with no payment details needed. Book it here and we'll contact you within 48 hours to arrange a time.

How do the lessons work?

Each lesson is 50 minutes, live and one-to-one over video call with a shared whiteboard. Every concept goes through four moves: predict, test with a simulation or sketch, explain in your own words, then apply it to exam-style questions from your own syllabus.

Which countries do you teach?

We teach students in the UK, the USA and Australia. Lessons are scheduled in your local time, and prices are in US dollars.

What do I need for a lesson?

A laptop or tablet, a stable internet connection, and a notebook. Lessons run over video call with a shared whiteboard.