AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism Tuition
Three laws carry AP Physics C: E&M — Gauss's, Ampère's and Faraday's — and each has to be set up as an integral by the student, with the choice of Gaussian surface or Ampèrian loop doing most of the work before any algebra starts. Lessons take symmetry first, then drill RC and LR transients as separable differential equations with the initial condition written in.
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AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism tuition pricing
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Single Lesson
- Start with any Physics C E&M topic you choose
- Full refund if you are not satisfied
- Scheduled around your timetable
10-Lesson Package
- Split the lessons across any AP subjects
- For example: 3 lessons Physics C E&M + 7 in another AP subject
- Homework with written feedback
Group Course
- Live classes of at most 6, 24 places per cohort
- Every unit of your subject + 10 AP practice exams
- 2026-27 groups are full; places now for the 2027-28 groups (May 2028 exams)
- 29% cheaper than the 50-lesson 1:1 package
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism is a calculus-based university-level E&M course covering electrostatics, conductors and capacitors, electric circuits, magnetic fields, electromagnetism, and Maxwell's equations in integral form. The exam expects fluency with Gauss's law, Ampère's law, and Faraday's law. We sequence the units so that field calculations build on calculus, not vice versa.
What the AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism exam looks like
- Format
- MCQ and FRQ
- Calculator
- Approved graphing calculator required
- Maths level
- Calculus-based, including line, surface, and (lightly) volume integrals
- Units
- Electric charges, fields and Gauss's law; electric potential; conductors and capacitors; electric circuits; magnetic fields and electromagnetism; electromagnetic induction
Exam structure as published in the most recent College Board Course and Exam Description. Always confirm with apstudents.collegeboard.org before exam day.
What AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism actually tests
Physics C: E&M tests whether students can apply Gauss's law, Ampère's law, and Faraday's law to set up integrals over physically reasonable surfaces and loops, then solve for fields or induced quantities.
RC and LR circuit FRQs test separable differential equations in a physical context — students must set up the equation, solve it with the correct initial condition, and interpret the time constant.
Common ways students drop points
- Gauss's law problems with a wrong choice of Gaussian surface, leading to a non-constant field across the surface.
- Ampère's law FRQs where the enclosed current is computed incorrectly because the integration loop is sloppy.
- RC and LR circuit transient FRQs where the initial condition is missed.
- Magnetic flux problems where the area vector or sign convention is wrong.
- Maxwell-style FRQs where displacement current is needed but omitted.
How TestPrep tuition closes AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism gaps
Diagnostic on vector calculus fluency, especially line and surface integrals.
Symmetry-first approach to Gauss and Ampère problems — choose the surface/loop before integrating.
RC / LR circuit transient drills with separable ODEs.
Faraday's law past-paper FRQs marked against the AP rubric.
Final-month timed past papers.
How AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism compares to A Level and IB
Physics C: E&M goes substantially further than A Level Physics electricity and magnetism and matches first-year university E&M at UK universities. UK applicants to top US engineering, physics, and electrical engineering programmes typically present both Physics C papers (Mechanics + E&M) together.
Is AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism the right AP for you?
Students with strong calculus and Physics C: Mechanics foundations, applying to US engineering or physics programmes.
Students confident on electrostatics but weak on magnetism/induction.
Students who have not seen vector calculus or separable ODEs — they will lose marks on derivation.
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism week-by-week study plan
A typical route from first lesson to exam day. We adapt the pace to your start date and target grade — an accelerated version runs the same sequence in fewer weeks.
- Weeks 1–3
Electrostatics
Coulomb's law, electric fields, continuous charge distributions, integral-based field calculations.
- Weeks 4–5
Gauss's Law
The integral form of Gauss's law; spherical, cylindrical and planar symmetry applications.
- Weeks 6–8
Electric Potential
The potential–field relationship (E = −∇V), potential of continuous distributions, equipotential surfaces.
- Weeks 9–11
Conductors, Capacitors, Dielectrics
Parallel-plate capacitors, stored energy, dielectric effects, series/parallel combinations.
- Weeks 12–14
Electric Circuits
RC circuits, Kirchhoff's laws, the charging/discharging differential equation with the RC time constant.
- Weeks 15–17
Magnetic Fields
Magnetic force, the Biot–Savart law, Ampère's law, solenoid and toroid applications.
- Weeks 18–20
Electromagnetic Induction
Magnetic flux, Faraday's law, Lenz's law, induced EMF, motional EMF.
- Weeks 21–23
Inductance & Maxwell's Equations
Self/mutual inductance, RL circuits, LC oscillation, an introduction to Maxwell's equations.
- Weeks 24–28
Exam Prep Intensive
AP Classroom Personal Progress Check sets, FRQ rubric work, integral-setup practice.
Which AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism preparation model fits you?
Compare 1-to-1 online tuition, small group courses and short-term exam preparation against your target score, schedule and exam date.
1-to-1 Online Tuition
- Best for
- Students who want to progress in AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism at their own pace, target specific weak topics, or build a plan around their school and AP exam calendar.
- Pacing
- Fully bespoke — 1-to-1 sessions starting from your weakest units.
- Follow-up
- Direct feedback after every session and a targeted homework assignment.
- Flexibility
- Days and times set by the student — flexible online scheduling.
Online Small Group Course
- Best for
- Students who want to cover the full AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism curriculum from scratch in a structured small-group format.
- Pacing
- A 30-week structured online programme. Two 90-minute topic lessons a week for 20 weeks, then one past-paper lesson a week for the last 10.
- Follow-up
- Homework, dashboard progress tracking and regular parent reports.
- Flexibility
- Fixed weekly timetable (September–April); every lesson is recorded and watchable for 14 days.
Short-term Exam Preparation
- Best for
- Students close to the AP exam needing revision, mock papers, FRQ/MCQ strategy and targeted topic repair in AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism.
- Pacing
- Goal-driven short programme: revision + mocks + weak-topic repair.
- Follow-up
- Mock exam analysis, FRQ/MCQ feedback and exam-day strategy.
- Flexibility
- Plan as 1-to-1 or as a small online group depending on availability.
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism tuition — short answers to common questions
Direct answers to the questions students and parents ask most often.
How much does AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism tuition cost?
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism 1-to-1 tuition starts from €58 per lesson, with the per-lesson rate dropping in the 10- and 20-lesson packages. The small group course covers the full syllabus (30 weeks / 50 lessons + 10 AP practice exams) for €1,559, the same number of lessons as the 1:1 Full Course Package and 29% cheaper than it. See /pricing for current packages and instalment options.
Should I take Physics C: Mechanics before Physics C: E&M?
Yes — Mechanics is the prerequisite. The calculus toolkit (line integrals, separable ODEs) is built in Mechanics and used immediately in E&M.
Are the two Physics C exams taken on the same day?
They are typically scheduled close together. Many students sit both in the same exam window. Each has its own preparation programme.
Is Physics C: E&M needed for US engineering admissions?
It is not strictly required but it strengthens the signal substantially for electrical, computer, and physics engineering programmes. Mechanics alone is the more common baseline.
Who is AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism tuition for?
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism tuition suits sixth-form and high-school students sitting AP exams worldwide. Whether you are doing A Levels, IB, an American diploma or a national curriculum, our online format works across international time zones.
What is the difference between 1-to-1 tutoring and the small group course?
1-to-1 tutoring is fully bespoke and runs at your pace. The small group course caps at six students, runs to a fixed weekly schedule across an academic year, and covers the full AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism CED at a lower cost than private tutoring.
How many units are in the AP Physics C E&M exam?
The AP Physics C E&M exam follows the College Board CED and is built around 6 core units. Our lessons cover every unit from first principles to exam level, then consolidate with MCQ and FRQ mock papers.
When does the AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism group course start?
The AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism group (2026–2027 Term) runs from Saturday, 10 October 2026 to Sunday, 2 May 2027, with 50 lessons on a fixed weekly timetable: 40 topic lessons, then 10 past-paper lessons in which recent AP exams are worked through. Every one of our 2026-27 AP group courses is full — thank you for the interest. The 2027-28 start dates are published on 1 November, and you can enrol now.
How we support students through AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Six pillars we apply across every format — from 1-to-1 online tuition to small group courses.
Online 1-to-1 progression
In AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism 1-to-1 lessons we map every student's strengths and gaps, then update the weekly plan based on what the FRQ practice shows.
Structured small group courses
In online AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism classes of at most 6, we cover the full AP curriculum on a fixed timetable: two topic lessons a week for 20 weeks, then one past-paper lesson a week for the last 10.
AP-format past-paper practice
Regular drills using past AP papers and College Board AP Classroom Personal Progress Checks, in the AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism format.
Early gap detection
Weekly quizzes and end-of-unit mock papers surface weak AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism topics early so we can repair them with focused revision.
MCQ and FRQ technique
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism multiple-choice and free-response sets are practised against the rubric, with explicit timing and partial-credit strategy.
Parent and student updates
On request, we share progress, mock results and target areas with parents and students together with the AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism tutor.
Bespoke AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism tuition built around your goals
Your specialist AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism tutor works with you 1-to-1 to build a plan around your weakest topics, target score and exam timeline. You get focused individual attention and step-by-step guidance through the AP preparation process.
- Regular weekly slots or on-demand booking
- Native English-speaking tutors available
- Packages of 1, 10 or 20 lessons
- All AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism materials shared with students
- Live online lessons on a shared digital whiteboard
- 100% refund if you are not satisfied after your first lesson
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Affordable 30-week AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism group preparation
A 30-week live online course with a specialist AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism tutor: 50 lessons of 90 minutes, 75 hours in total. Two 90-minute topic lessons a week for 20 weeks, then one past-paper lesson a week for the last 10.
Saturdays & Sundays, 12:00–13:30 (Türkiye time, UTC+3) · Classes of at most 6
A cohort takes 24 students, taught in classes of at most 6 because the cohort is split by level.
Every one of our 2026-27 AP group courses is full — thank you for the interest. The 2027-28 start dates are published on 1 November, and you can enrol now.
AP groups run subject by subject. Choose your AP subject at checkout; once that subject's 2027-28 dates are published we email you and agree your start date together.
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism group course · 2026–2027 Term
The date, time and topic of all 50 live lessons: 40 topic lessons, then 10 past-paper lessons.
| Date | Topic |
|---|---|
| 10 October 2026 | Unit 8: Electric Charges, Fields, and Gauss's Law (1/9) |
| 11 October 2026 | Unit 8: Electric Charges, Fields, and Gauss's Law (2/9) |
| 17 October 2026 | Unit 8: Electric Charges, Fields, and Gauss's Law (3/9) |
| 18 October 2026 | Unit 8: Electric Charges, Fields, and Gauss's Law (4/9) |
| 24 October 2026 | Unit 8: Electric Charges, Fields, and Gauss's Law (5/9) |
| 25 October 2026 | Unit 8: Electric Charges, Fields, and Gauss's Law (6/9) |
| 31 October 2026 | Unit 8: Electric Charges, Fields, and Gauss's Law (7/9) |
| 1 November 2026 | Unit 8: Electric Charges, Fields, and Gauss's Law (8/9) |
| 7 November 2026 | Unit 8: Electric Charges, Fields, and Gauss's Law (9/9) |
| 8 November 2026 | Unit 9: Electric Potential (1/6) |
| 14 November 2026 | Unit 9: Electric Potential (2/6) |
| 15 November 2026 | Unit 9: Electric Potential (3/6) |
Past exams are worked through from 2026 back to 2017. The 2020 exam was a shortened, free-response-only online exam, so a TestPrep practice test takes its place.
All times are Türkiye time (UTC+3). The timetable may see small updates.
What you'll cover in AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Topic coverage maps directly onto the College Board Course and Exam Description. Each unit is taught with worked examples and reinforced with timed FRQ practice.
The percentage on each unit is its weight on the AP exam. Exam weightings as published by College Board in the Course and Exam Description.
Electric Charges, Fields, and Gauss's Law
Electric Potential
Conductors and Capacitors
Electric Circuits
Magnetic Fields and Electromagnetism
Electromagnetic Induction
AP Physics C E&M study resources
10 AP AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism practice tests in College Board format; the AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism question bank is coming soon.
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AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism lessons built around your weak spots
Catch-up, score lift and exam-window revision — built around AP-style MCQ and FRQ practice.
I am behind — can I catch up?
Yes. We map the AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism units that matter most for your target score and exam date, then prioritise topic repair over re-teaching everything.
I want a 4 or 5 — how do lessons help?
Lessons focus on AP-style MCQs and FRQs taken from past papers, with rubric-aligned feedback on every written answer.
Will I get feedback on real AP-style work?
Yes. Weekly homework includes timed AP-style sets that your tutor marks against the College Board rubric, with written notes on partial credit.
Can I focus only on my weak units?
Yes. Short revision plans of 10–20 lessons are common, especially in the months before May. We rebuild the plan as the diagnostic reveals new gaps.
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