PhD in Physics · 10+ years of experience. Real official past papers, the exam technique behind the marks, and progress measured against a baseline instead of guessed at. IGCSE and IB Maths and Physics, for international school students. Creator of free IGCSE/IB practice tools used by 5,000+ students worldwide
Teaching from Switzerland, in your local time.
I work with families at international schools in Zurich, London, Dubai, Singapore and Hong Kong.
New 2026/2027 school year: a strong start in IGCSE & IB Maths and Physics
Outcomes
Every outcome below is one I can substantiate. Where a family published it themselves, the review is linked in the section above.
St. Louis School · May session · 4 months
IB Physics HL
Our daughter was struggling with IB Physics HL at St. Louis School with a predicted 4. After four months with Pietro, she achieved a 6 in the May exams. His background in particle physics meant he could explain complex ideas with real clarity, and he turned her anxiety into genuine curiosity.
IGCSE Maths and Physics
We worked with Pietro for IGCSE Maths and Physics when my son was having a hard time keeping up, especially with exam questions. He helped him understand the topics more clearly and how to approach IGCSE-style problems. Over time he became more confident and consistent, and in the end he achieved better results than we expected. Would definitely recommend for IGCSE Maths and Physics.
200+ five-star reviews
over 10+ years of tutoring
What it costs
A repeated year at an international school typically starts at $30,000. That is what these programmes are measured against.
$110 an hour, the same for every student, every subject and every format, and the same however you buy.
The path to the target grade
For a grade that has to move by the end of the year, not by next week.
20 hours · $2,200
Exam preparation
For a fixed date: the IGCSE or IB session, or the weeks before mocks.
10 hours · $1,100
Catching up and realigning
For one specific gap: a topic that never landed, or the first weeks after a change of curriculum.
5 hours · $550
One lesson at a time costs the same. What a programme adds is a target agreed at the start, a slot held for you, and the grade followed over time.
A focused 20 minute, one to one assessment to understand where your child stands, identify the priorities and agree the right approach for their IGCSE or IB preparation. No commitment required.
All times are already in your local time
For students
Free study tools: exam simulator, past papers, practice by topic, formula sheets.
