How to make a revision timetable
- Add each subject with its exam date and how confident you feel about it.
- Choose when to start, how many study sessions a day, how long each session is, and a weekly rest day.
- The planner fills every day up to your exams, giving more sessions to weaker subjects and to exams that are coming soon, and never scheduling a subject after its exam.
- Print the timetable, download it as a spreadsheet, or add the sessions to your phone calendar with the .ics file.
Revising smarter, not just longer
The planner uses two well-researched study principles. Spacing: revisiting a subject over many days beats cramming it into one long session, because each return strengthens memory. Interleaving: mixing different subjects within a day keeps your brain working to retrieve information, which feels harder but improves long-term recall. Weaker subjects get more sessions, and subjects with earlier exams are prioritised as their date approaches, with a final review the day before.
Use each session actively: test yourself with past papers, flashcards or our Quiz Maker, explain topics out loud, and write answers from memory rather than re-reading notes. Short sessions of 25 to 45 minutes with a break in between work well for most people. Keep a rest day, protect your sleep, and adjust confidence ratings as you go: the plan recalculates instantly. Your timetable is saved in this browser only.
How many hours a day should I revise?
Most students manage three to five focused hours a day during exam season. Quality matters more than hours.
When should I start revising?
Ideally four to eight weeks before exams, so each subject can be revisited several times.
Can I put the timetable on my phone?
Yes. Download the .ics file and open it to add the sessions to Google, Apple or Outlook calendar, starting at 9 am each day.