A clear revision plan makes IGCSE May/June 2026 preparation more manageable. This guide shows how to design a realistic, effective schedule.

Step 1: Count Your Time

• Exams run 23 April – 9 June 2026
• Start planning from January 2026 (or earlier)
• Count weeks and days, minus school, commitments, and rest days

Step 2: List All Subjects and Papers

For each subject, note:

• Number of papers
• Exam dates (from your zone timetable)
• Topics you find easy vs hard
• Whether you need more content revision or exam practice

Step 3: Prioritise

• Weak subjects – More time, earlier start
• Heavy subjects (e.g. Sciences, Maths) – Regular slots
• Earlier exams – Prioritise in the first half of the period
• Later exams – Can be scheduled toward the end

Step 4: Create a Weekly Template

Example structure:

• Morning – 2–3 hours (e.g. harder subjects when you’re fresh)
• Afternoon – 2–3 hours (different subjects)
• Evening – Light review, flashcards, or past paper marking
• Breaks – 5–10 min every 25–30 min; longer breaks every 2 hours

Step 5: Use Spaced Repetition

• Revisit topics after 1 day, 3 days, 1 week
• Use flashcards or summary notes for quick review
• Past papers act as spaced practice if you redo them later

Step 6: Build In Flexibility

• Leave buffer time for difficult topics
• Plan rest days
• Adjust if you fall behind; don’t aim for a perfect plan

Step 7: Track Progress

• Tick off completed topics
• Note weak areas from past papers
• Update the plan every 1–2 weeks

Example Weekly Block (10 subjects)

Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Maths + Chem	Bio + Eng	Physics + Hist	Maths + Geo	Econ + Lang	Past papers	Rest / light review

Adjust slots and subjects to match your own timetable and strengths.

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