As GCSE/ IGCSE exams approach, many parents wonder - how many hours should my child be revising each day?

The answer isn’t about doing more - it’s about doing it properly and consistently.

Recommended Daily Revision Time

March - Early April:

• 1-2 hours (weekdays)
• 2-3 hours (weekends)

1 Month Before Exams:

• 2-3 hours (weekdays)
• 3-4 hours (weekends)

During Exams:

• 1-2 hours (light revision only)

Focus on Effective Revision 

Encourage your child to:

• Study in short, focused sessions (30–45 mins)
• Use active recall (testing, not just reading)
• Take regular breaks 

Make Revision Easier (and more effective)

If your child struggles with structure, tools like Learners Cloud UK can help:

• Test & Learn method (learn through questions)
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• Taught by real teachers
• Aligned with all major exam boards

From just £2.99/month, it’s a simple way to bring consistency into revision.

Consistency beats intensity.

1–2 hours of focused revision daily is more than enough - when done right.