How to Stay Organized with a Full IB Timetable

RevisionDojo
4 min read

1. Use Proven Time-Management Tools

Managing IB effectively starts with using structured time-management strategies. In Time Management in IB: 9 Proven Tools and Techniques That Actually Work, RevisionDojo outlines powerful methods like calendar blocking, Pomodoro timers, digital planners like Trello, and weekly audit sheets to keep tasks in control.

2. Follow a Consistent Daily Routine

Start and end your day intentionally. In The Ultimate Daily IB Study Schedule: Maximize Productivity and Minimize Stress, you’ll find a tested framework that blends study, CAS, review time, and breaks—perfect for maintaining energy and discipline across subjects.

3. Build a Long-Term Revision Timeline

Don’t wait until the last minute to revise. How to Revise for IB Exams: A Month-by-Month Revision Plan helps you space your prep intelligently over months. It includes when to focus on past papers, spaced repetition, and stress-reduction strategies before exams hit.

4. Know How Many Study Hours to Allocate

Are you overstudying—or not enough? How Many Hours Should I Study Per Week in the IB? A Realistic Guide by Subject and Level gives specific hourly recommendations for HL, SL, and core elements. This ensures your weekly plan isn’t too heavy—or too light.

5. Organize Your Revision Plan Like a Pro

Use Crafting the Perfect Revision Plan for IB: Your Guide to Success to organize your weekly and monthly prep, track deadlines, and adapt your routine to unexpected shifts or delays in coursework.

6. Reflect and Recalibrate Each Week

Consistency is key. Use the reflection tips from The Ultimate Daily IB Study Schedule and the time audits from Time Management in IB to review your productivity every 7 days and pivot if needed.

7. Lean Into Jojo AI and RevisionDojo Tools

Within your RevisionDojo dashboard, you can build topic banks, flashcards, and mock exam schedules. Let Jojo AI remind you when to revise, what’s next on your timetable, and when to take breaks—so you stay focused and fresh.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How many hours a day should I study during IB?
Refer to this guide for subject-wise recommendations that match your course load.

Q2: Should I do every subject every day?
No. As shown in Crafting the Perfect Revision Plan, rotate SL and HL focus across the week and set separate time for EE, TOK, and CAS.

Q3: What if I fall behind?
Use the realignment tips in Time Management in IB and How to Revise for IB Exams to reset and redistribute your schedule.

Q4: When should I start exam revision?
Start with light review at least 6 months out, gradually intensifying per the timeline in this guide.

Q5: How can I prevent burnout?
Integrate wellness and downtime into your week using the tips from The Ultimate Daily IB Study Schedule.

Conclusion

Being organized in IB isn’t about being busy—it’s about being strategic. By leveraging RevisionDojo’s resources like study planners, exam timelines, and daily productivity models, you can transform a packed IB timetable into a calm and confident roadmap to success.

Start Your Organization Journey with RevisionDojo

Tap into smart templates, Jojo AI reminders, and personalized revision timelines by visiting RevisionDojo. Whether it’s IAs, exams, or daily planning—you’re just one tool away from mastering IB on your terms. 💪📅

Join 350k+ Students Already Crushing Their Exams