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Exam Countdown

Select your exam board and level to see how long you have left — and how to spend that time.

Exam board

Level

AQA 8525 GCSE

Paper 1 — Theory

Wed, 13 May 2026

Past
AQA 8525 GCSE

Paper 2 — Theory

Wed, 20 May 2026

Past

Revision timeline guide

12+ weeks Cover all topics at least once using notes and flashcards. Identify weak areas.
8–12 weeks Begin past paper practice. Focus extra time on weak topics from the question bank.
4–8 weeks Timed paper practice under exam conditions. Review mark schemes carefully.
1–4 weeks Focus on high-mark topics, algorithms, and programming questions. Review cheat sheets.
Final week Light revision only — cheat sheets and key definitions. Get good sleep.

⚠️ Dates shown are estimates for the 2026 summer series. Always confirm exact dates on your exam board's official website.