📅 QCE Exam Timetable 2025: Key Dates
As Term 2 kicks into gear, thousands of Queensland students are beginning to look ahead to the final hurdle of high school: the QCE external exams. If you're in Year 12, you're probably already thinking about how you'll prepare – and when exactly you’ll be sitting each subject. To help you stay organised and calm, here's a breakdown of the 2025 QCE Exam Timetable and some expert tips from KIS Academics to help you succeed.
🕒 When Do the QCE Exams Start?
The official QCE 2025 external assessment period will run from Monday, 20 October to Tuesday, 11 November 2025.
The full exam timetable was released by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) and includes exact dates and times for each subject.
📘 Key Subject Dates for 2025
| Date | Subject | Session |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, 20 October | General Mathematics | Morning |
| Essential Mathematics | Afternoon | |
| Tuesday, 21 October | English | Morning |
| Wednesday, 22 October | Literature | Morning |
| Thursday, 23 October | English as an Additional Language | Morning |
| Friday, 24 October | Psychology | Morning |
| Monday, 27 October | Mathematical Methods | Morning |
| Tuesday, 28 October | Specialist Mathematics | Morning |
| Wednesday, 29 October | Business | Morning |
| Thursday, 30 October | Physics | Morning |
| Friday, 31 October | Chemistry | Morning |
| Monday, 3 November | Accounting | Morning |
| Tuesday, 4 November | Biology | Morning |
| Wednesday, 5 November | Modern History | Morning |
| Thursday, 6 November | Legal Studies | Afternoon |
| Friday, 7 November | Economics | Morning |
| Monday, 10 November | Ancient History | Morning |
| Tuesday, 11 November | Drama | Morning |
📝 Pro tip: Make a personalised calendar with your own subjects marked out clearly. Having a visual reminder can help reduce last-minute panic.
🔄 How Are the QCE Exams Structured?
Each external assessment is written by QCAA and contributes to your final ATAR. For General subjects, the external exam typically contributes 25% of your final subject result – and even 50% for maths and science subjects.
That means your performance in these exams can make a big difference to your overall rank, especially for competitive university courses. This is why preparation and strategic study planning are so important.
📚 How to Prepare Effectively
At KIS Academics, we’ve helped hundreds of QCE students maximise their performance with targeted tutoring, smart revision strategies, and personalised support. Here are a few of our top tips:
- Start early: Don’t wait until Term 4. Build your understanding in Term 2 and 3 so you can focus on exam-style questions and practice papers later.
- Use QCAA sample exams: Practicing with official materials gives you a clearer idea of question formats and marking criteria.
- Revise with purpose: Use spaced repetition and active recall rather than just re-reading notes.
- Get expert help: A tutor who understands the QCE system can help clarify concepts, boost your confidence, and keep you accountable.
🤝 Need Help Getting Exam-Ready?
Whether you’re aiming for a top ATAR or just trying to pass your final exams, KIS Academics offers tailored QCE tutoring to suit your goals and learning style. Our tutors are high achievers who’ve been through the system and know what it takes to succeed.
Want personalised study guidance to help drastically improve your marks? A private tutor can make the biggest difference!