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Physics Olympiad Tutoring - From OSN to IPhO
OSN physics finalist tutors guide you to master five core fields: mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, waves and optics, and modern physics. Deep theory runs alongside experimental reasoning. Each olympiad session lasts 120 minutes, at home or on screen, from Rp 200,000.
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What is Physics Olympiad Tutoring?
Physics olympiad tutoring is private coaching that prepares students for tiered physics competitions, from school-level OSN to international events like the APhO and IPhO. Its material reaches far beyond school lessons, centered on deep conceptual mastery and the ability to derive equations from first principles.
- OSN physics finalist tutors and top state-university physics alumni
- Focus on the five core fields of the IPhO syllabus
- Practice deriving formulas from first principles instead of memorizing
- Coverage of OSN-K, OSN-P, OSN, up to the IPhO shortlist
- Deep theory paired with experimental reasoning
Services
Two Tracks of Physics Olympiad Tutoring
The same OSN finalist tutors guide formula derivation and problem discussion, on a whiteboard or a digital one
In-Person Olympiad Tutoring
The tutor comes to your home or chosen location
Rp 200.000/session
120 minutes
- Learn directly with a physics olympiad finalist tutor
- Detailed formula derivation and problem discussion on the board
- Problem-solving strategy across five fields
- Flexible schedule and location
Online Olympiad Tutoring
Via Zoom or Google Meet with a digital whiteboard
Rp 175.000/session
120 minutes
- Learn from anywhere with no transport cost
- Session recordings to replay
- Digital OSN and IPhO shortlist problem bank
- Ideal for students in cities without a physics olympiad coach
Physics Olympiad Tutoring Levels
Material and strategy adjusted to the level of competition
Junior-High Olympiad
Grades 7-9Early introduction to competition physics through mechanics and basic electricity beyond the school curriculum
Subjects:
Kinematics and DynamicsBasic ElectricityHeat and Temperature
Focus Areas:
- Strengthening motion and force concepts
- Introduction to competition calculation problems
- Habit of analyzing physical quantities
- Preparation for junior-high OSN Physics
Senior-High Olympiad
Grades 10-12Deepening of the five core fields at senior-high OSN difficulty
Subjects:
MechanicsElectromagnetismThermodynamicsWaves and Optics
Focus Areas:
- Mastery of the five core IPhO syllabus fields
- Deriving equations from first principles
- Strategy for the regency and provincial rounds
- Preparation for the national OSN Physics
Toward National Team & IPhO
National OSN FinalistsTop-level preparation toward the national team and international stages such as APhO and IPhO
Subjects:
Advanced MechanicsElectromagnetismModern PhysicsOlympiad Experiment
Focus Areas:
- National OSN and IPhO shortlist problems
- Deeper modern physics and relativity
- Experiment practice and uncertainty analysis
- Preparation for national team selection and APhO
Physics Olympiad Curriculum
Structured along the OSN and International Physics Olympiad syllabus
Each module's weight is adjusted to the diagnostic test and the student's weakest field
Foundation of Five Fields
Building the basics of mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, waves, and modern physics beyond school material
- Dynamics and conservation
- Fields and electric circuits
- Laws of thermodynamics
- Oscillations and waves
Deriving Formulas from Principles
Training how to derive equations from basic laws, the key to solving problems in forms never seen before
- Dimensional analysis
- Derivation from Newton's laws
- Energy and momentum approaches
- Modeling physical systems
Problem-Solving Strategy
Sharpening the intuition to choose the right approach and reference frame for complex problems
- Choosing a reference frame
- Limiting-case approach
- Approximation and order of magnitude
- Reading graphs and data
Experiment and Round Simulation
Training experimental reasoning and periodic tryouts in a format resembling the OSN and IPhO
- Measurement and uncertainty
- Experimental data analysis
- OSN-K and OSN-P tryouts
- IPhO theory and experiment simulation
Who It Is For
Physics Olympiad Tutoring from School Round to National Team
From those new to physics calculation problems to finalists chasing the IPhO, every point of the journey has its own track
Beginners Who Want to Start
Students who love physics and want to try the olympiad world from scratch
Recommended:
Start at the foundation levelFree diagnostic test
Already Past the School Round
Students who have represented their school and want to break through the regency or provincial round
Recommended:
Focus on the five core fieldsPractice with past-round problems
Aiming for a National Medal
Provincial OSN finalists targeting a medal at the national level
Recommended:
Advanced theory deepeningNational exam simulation
Toward the International Stage
National medalists preparing for national team selection, the APhO, and the IPhO
Recommended:
IPhO shortlist problemsExperiment mentoring
Five Physics Olympiad Domains
Five Fields That Decide a Physics Medal
Nearly every OSN and IPhO problem revolves around these five fields. Master all five, and no round feels unfamiliar.
5
Core Fields
OSN-K → IPhO
Selection Tiers
3 theory problems
IPhO Format
5 hours
Theory Duration
Mechanics
Mechanics
The largest field in the physics olympiad. It covers motion, forces, energy, momentum, rigid bodies, oscillations, and gravity. It demands the ability to choose the most concise reference frame and approach.
Core Topics
- •Particle dynamics and Newton's laws
- •Conservation of energy and momentum
- •Rigid-body dynamics and moment of inertia
- •Oscillations, gravity, and basic Lagrangian mechanics
Common Sticking Points
One problem often has many routes, and the choice of reference frame decides whether the calculation runs long or short.
Problem Weight
Usually 2-3 problems per round, almost always the highest-weight items.
This split of five fields follows the International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) syllabus. Tutors weight practice toward your weakest field first.
Conceptual Traps in Physics Olympiad Problems
Five Traps That Often Trip Up Aspiring Physics Medalists
Physics olympiad problems test conceptual depth, and many things that feel right in class are wrong at competition level. These five misconceptions are the ones we straighten out most.
Friction always opposes a body's direction of motion
Why it happens
Students are used to kinetic friction on a block dragged across the floor.
How we fix it
Static friction can actually be the driving force, for example on a wheel rolling without slipping or a body on an accelerating board. Its direction is set by the tendency of relative motion between surfaces.
Mechanical energy is conserved in every problem
Why it happens
Students apply energy conservation without checking the forces at play.
How we fix it
Mechanical energy is conserved only when non-conservative forces do no work. In an inelastic collision or with friction, use momentum conservation first and track the energy that turns into heat.
Centripetal acceleration is a separate force
Why it happens
Students add a centripetal force to the free-body diagram as if it were real.
How we fix it
Centripetal acceleration is always the result of real forces. First identify the tension, normal force, or gravity that provides it, then sum the components toward the center of the circle.
A non-inertial frame can be treated like any other
Why it happens
Students force Newton's laws onto an accelerating frame.
How we fix it
In an accelerating frame, pseudo-forces appear such as the centrifugal and Coriolis force. Choosing the right reference frame often cuts an olympiad calculation dramatically.
Capacitors and inductors reach their final state instantly
Why it happens
Students ignore the transient process in a circuit.
How we fix it
RC and RL circuits have a transition period. At t equals zero a capacitor acts like a wire and an inductor like a break; as t approaches infinity it reverses. Grasping these two limits unlocks many problems at once.
Straightening out one wrong intuition often saves many points in the proof round.
Why Us
What Finalist Tutors Bring to Physics Olympiad Tutoring
Olympiad coaching demands tutors who have felt the pressure of the OSN through national-team selection firsthand
Tutors Who Have Been in Your Shoes
All our olympiad tutors competed themselves, so they understand the pressure and strategy of each round.
Five Fields Covered Fully
Material is built specifically along the OSN and IPhO syllabus, far beyond ordinary school class hours.
Deriving Formulas from Principles
Olympiad problems rarely use ready-made formulas. We train how to derive equations from basic laws.
Measured Diagnostic Test
Coaching starts from mapping the weakest field, so study time is spent efficiently.
Theory and Experiment Practice
The IPhO grades theory and experiment alike. We train both, including uncertainty analysis.
Flexible Online & In-Person
Students can still be coached by physics olympiad tutors even in cities without a dedicated mentor.
EduPoint Physics Olympiad Tutors
Our tutors are OSN physics finalists and top physics students from state universities who have felt the intensity of olympiad selection firsthand
Tutor Qualifications
- National OSN Physics finalists and medalists
- Students and alumni of top state-university physics programs
- Experienced in coaching olympiad finalists
- Used to teaching formula derivation from first principles
Hilmy H.
Engineering Physics, Institut Teknologi Bandung
Mechanics down to the root“Hilmy peels mechanics down to its base principles, so students can derive the complex equations of motion in olympiad problems themselves.”
Ahmad A.
Physics, Universitas Padjadjaran
Electricity and magnetism as one“Ahmad weaves electricity and magnetism into a single whole, from Gauss's law to induction, matching their weight in the OSN and IPhO.”
Wilda W.
Physics, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember
Building physics intuition“Wilda trains students to sense the path to a solution through physical intuition, before diving into long mathematical calculation.”
Efsa E.
Geophysics, Universitas Diponegoro
Thermodynamics and waves“Efsa helps students conquer thermodynamics and waves, two fields that often decide a place at the national round.”
Hashfi H.
Physics Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
From concept to problem“With a physics-education background, Hashfi bridges concept to olympiad problem in language students easily digest.”
Aziz A.
Physics, Institut Teknologi Bandung
Modern physics and experiment“Aziz introduces modern physics and trains experimental reasoning, the part that often sets contestants apart at APhO and IPhO level.”
Testimonials
From Regency Round to a Medal: Stories from Physics Olympiad Students
I used to just memorize motion formulas. Mr. Hilmy taught me how to derive them from Newton's laws, so when a problem looked different I could still handle it. I finally made the provincial OSN.
Rafael T.
High School Student • Jakarta
Electromagnetism was the field I avoided most. After being coached slowly from fields to induction, this is where my tryout score rose the most.
Naufal D.
High School Student • Bandung
My child joined from 8th grade. I'm glad to see them get used to analyzing physics problems methodically and not give up easily. The coaching is patient and structured.
Mrs. Sinta R.
Parent of a Junior-High Student • Surabaya
The IPhO experiment part used to scare me because we rarely did labs at school. Mr. Aziz trained me to compute uncertainty and analyze data until it felt familiar.
Kayla P.
High School Student • Yogyakarta
I'm in a small town without a physics olympiad coach. EduPoint's online class let me keep being guided by a finalist tutor. The session recordings really help for review.
Bima S.
High School Student • Medan
I always put the centripetal force in the diagram wrong. Ms. Wilda fixed how I read the real forces that provide it. Now circular motion problems feel clear.
Mrs. Retno W.
Parent of a High School Student • Semarang
Periodic tryouts with a duration like the real exam meant I wasn't shocked on the day. Managing five hours of theory problems became a trained habit. Thank you for the guidance.
Gilang A.
High School Student • Depok
Thermodynamics used to be pure formula memorization. Ms. Efsa walked me through the process from PV diagrams to engine cycles. Problems that once confused me now make sense.
Tsabita N.
High School Student • Jakarta
Physics Olympiad Tutoring Cost
A measured investment for the journey to a medal
Trial Package
Rp 700.000
Rp 175.000/session • 4x pertemuan
Valid 1 month
- 4 private sessions (120 minutes each)
- Five-field diagnostic test
- Mapping of the weakest field
- Consultation via WhatsApp
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Regular Package
Rp 1.320.000
Rp 165.000/session • 8x pertemuan
Valid 2 months
- 8 private sessions (120 minutes each)
- Tiered practice across five fields
- Past-round OSN problem bank
- Periodic progress reports
Intensive Package
Rp 1.860.000
Rp 155.000/session • 12x pertemuan
Valid 3 months
- 12 private sessions (120 minutes each)
- Full competition-round simulation
- Experiment practice and IPhO shortlist
- Strategy mentoring ahead of the exam
Prices below are for online classes. In-person starts at Rp 200,000/session. Bilingual and English packages are available for international preparation.
Physics Olympiad Tutoring Availability
Online Tutoring
Online WorldwideOnline physics olympiad tutoring via Zoom or Google Meet is available for students across Indonesia and abroad
In-Person Tutoring
All CitiesIn-person physics olympiad tutoring is available in the following cities with verified tutors
Student Achievements
Success Stories of Physics Olympiad Fighters
Real achievements from EduPoint students
Success
From Failing the Regency Round to National Finalist
Adelia F.
Public High School in Jakarta
Before
42
After
89
+47 tryout score points
2 years of preparation
Accepted at
Admitted via Physics achievement track
“In 10th grade I fell at the regency round because I only memorized formulas. Coaching from the basics with a focus on deriving equations changed how I think. By 12th grade I broke through to the national round.”
Tutors:
Hilmy H. (Mechanics & Electromagnetism)
Success
Conquering the Experiment to a Provincial Medal
Reza P.
Private High School in Bandung
Before
48
After
90
+42 tryout score points
1.5 years of preparation
Accepted at
Admitted to a flagship high school via achievement track
“The experiment part I once feared became the thing that saved my score. The key was diligent practice in measuring and analyzing data uncertainty.”
Tutors:
Aziz A. (Experiment & Modern Physics)
Success
Consistent from Junior High to the National Round
Nabil H.
Junior then Senior High in Surabaya
Before
53
After
92
+39 tryout score points
Gradual coaching since 8th grade
Accepted at
Continued to an acceleration class
“Starting in junior high got me used to analyzing problems methodically. When the heavier high-school material came, the conceptual foundation was already strong.”
Tutors:
Wilda W. (Junior & Senior High Olympiad)
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