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Free revision timetable generator
Add your subjects and exam dates, choose how much time you have, and get a day-by-day revision plan up to your last exam. Weaker subjects get more time, and the plan moves to exam-style practice as each paper gets closer.
GCSE & A-Level exams start in
First exam on the JCQ common timetable
- First GCSE and A-Level exams
- Last GCSE exam
- Last A-Level exam
- A-Level results day
- GCSE results day
How to make your revision timetable
- 01
Add each subject with the date of its first paper. Your school or exam board timetable lists them.
- 02
Mark how confident you feel in each one, then set your hours for school days and weekends.
- 03
Create the timetable, print it or save it as a PDF, and practise each session in Aripsy.
How the timetable is built
The plan follows a few simple rules, so you can see why each session is where it is.
- Subjects you feel less confident in get up to three times as many sessions as your strongest ones.
- Subjects alternate through the week instead of one block per subject, so you keep coming back to each.
- Early sessions focus on learning and notes. In the last six weeks before a paper they shift to practice questions, and in the final week to timed exam questions.
- The day before each exam starts with a final review of that subject, and exam days are kept light.
- Subjects whose exam is within two weeks get extra time, and a subject drops out of the plan once its first paper is done.
Spreading revision over weeks and testing yourself are two of the techniques rated most useful in a review of ten common study methods. Dunlosky et al., 2013
GCSE and A-Level exam dates 2027
These dates come from the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) and apply to AQA, Pearson Edexcel, OCR and WJEC exams on the common timetable.
| First GCSE and A-Level exams | |
|---|---|
| Last GCSE exam | |
| Last A-Level exam | |
| Contingency day (keep free) | |
| A-Level results day | |
| GCSE results day |
Source: JCQ key dates, June 2027 series. Individual paper dates differ by board and subject. Check your exam board's timetable or the one your school gives you.
Tips for sticking to your timetable
- 01Start smaller than you think. A plan you keep for eight weeks beats an ambitious one you drop after one.
- 02End every session by testing yourself: answer questions or flashcards without looking at your notes.
- 03Re-make the timetable when your mock results come in, and move subjects you found hard to “Not confident”.
Frequently asked questions
Is the revision timetable generator free?
Yes. You can make, view and print a timetable without an account. You only need to sign in if you want to keep your plan in Study Hub across devices.
When do GCSE and A-Level exams start in 2027?
According to JCQ, the first exams on the common timetable are on 10 May 2027. The last GCSE exam is on 18 June and the last A-Level exam is on 22 June 2027, with 23 June kept as a contingency day.
Which exam date should I enter for each subject?
Enter the date of that subject's first paper. The timetable keeps revising a subject until then. If you want later papers planned separately, add them as their own subjects, for example “Biology Paper 2”.
When should I start revising for GCSEs or A-Levels?
Revision guides commonly suggest starting a structured timetable somewhere between two and six months before your first paper. Starting earlier means fewer hours a day. Enter your own start date and the generator shows how many sessions that gives each subject.
Can I print it as a revision timetable template?
Yes. Once your timetable appears, choose “Print or save as PDF” to get every week on paper, with each day’s subjects and session types. Re-make it whenever your dates or confidence change.
How many hours a day should I revise?
There is no single right number. Choose an amount you can keep up on school days and at weekends, then increase it in the holidays and closer to your exams by updating the timetable.
Does it work for IB, AP, Scottish Highers or university exams?
Yes. Choose “Other exams”, then add your subjects and dates. The suggested 2027 dates only apply to GCSE and A-Level.
Is my timetable stored anywhere?
Your inputs are saved in this browser so the plan is there when you come back. You don't need to give a name or email to make one.