Physics Bowl — A global high-school physics contest hosted by AAPT
Hanlin International Education, as an official partner test center, offers Physics Bowl registration, past papers and prep tutoring for high school students worldwide. Fully online registration with 1-on-1 advisor support. Awards are given by Division 1 / Division 2 — strong results strengthen STEM profiles and overseas university applications.
Physics Bowl is hosted by the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT), a premier physics contest for high school students worldwide, held each spring with thousands of schools participating.
The exam consists of 40 multiple-choice questions in 45 minutes, covering mechanics, electricity & magnetism, thermodynamics, waves & optics, and modern physics. Calculators are permitted, and awards are given separately by Division 1 and Division 2.
Division 1 is for first-year physics students (no calculus), while Division 2 is for second-year and AP Physics C students. Strong results serve as a powerful endorsement of STEM ability and strengthen overseas university applications.
Why students worldwide choose Physics Bowl — a physics contest widely recognized by top schools.
Key information on Physics Bowl: eligibility, format, fees, scoring and scope.
Division 1 is for first-year physics students (no calculus); Division 2 is for second-year and AP Physics C students. The two divisions are ranked and awarded separately — students must choose one and cannot take both. Pick based on your level; our advisor can help.
Coverage includes but is not limited to:
Physics Bowl is awarded by Division 1 and Division 2, with global individual and school team awards.
Note: Physics Bowl has Division 1 and Division 2; students must choose one and cannot take both. Awards are calculated independently by division.
Four steps · Fully online · 1-on-1 advisor support
Add the official advisor on WeChat to learn eligibility and the right division (1 / 2).
Fill out the online form, submit your info and select your division.
Confirm your registration and pay online (WeChat / Alipay supported).
Receive the confirmation email and admit ticket, get prep materials, ready for the exam.
Three channels — individuals and schools can pick the one that fits best.
For: schools that are official Physics Bowl test centers
Many international and key public / private schools participate
Unified on-site exam, standardized proctoring, certificates distributed by school
For: students whose school is not a test center
This site is an official partner for registration-only service
Free registration, no bundled courses, no hidden fees
For: international schools with an ASDAN account
Some international schools have a standalone ASDAN account
Ideal for international schools with ASDAN accounts, standardized flow
Covering major cities nationwide with offline test centers and partner registration.
These are our main service cities; students from other regions can also register through us — scan to learn more. Contact Advisor ›
Common questions on registration, the exam and results. For anything else, contact us.
Add the official advisor on WeChat for 1-on-1 registration support, a customized prep plan, and the latest past papers and materials — fully in Chinese.
