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Free Spaced Repetition Schedule Generator
Enter your first study date and your exam date, and get a review schedule with scientifically-inspired expanding intervals.
Pick your first study date and exam date to generate a review schedule.
What is spaced repetition?
Spaced repetition is a study technique where you review material at expanding intervals — first after a day, then a few days, then weeks — instead of re-reading everything in one marathon session. Each review is timed to arrive roughly when the memory is starting to fade, so recalling it takes a little effort. That effortful retrieval is exactly what makes the memory stick.
It beats cramming because cramming optimises for tomorrow, not exam day. Information packed into one late-night session decays quickly, while spaced reviews repeatedly interrupt that forgetting and flatten the curve. The result is more retained per hour of study — which is why spaced repetition is a staple for medical students, language learners and anyone facing high-stakes exams.
This generator gives you the classic expanding-interval pattern between your first study session and your exam. If you'd rather not manage review dates by hand, Shiken automates spaced repetition for you with daily questions that resurface exactly what you're about to forget — see Shiken's learning features.
Frequently asked questions
What intervals does the schedule use?
The generator uses expanding review intervals — 1, 3, 7, 14, 30 and 60 days after your first study session, then doubling — capped at your exam date. Expanding gaps are the core idea of spaced repetition: each review happens just as the material is starting to fade.
Why is spaced repetition better than cramming?
Cramming loads information into short-term memory, where much of it fades within days. Spacing reviews out over time forces your brain to retrieve the material repeatedly as it becomes harder to recall, which strengthens long-term retention — a well-replicated finding in memory research known as the spacing effect.
What if I miss a scheduled review day?
Just do the review as soon as you can and carry on with the remaining dates. The exact days matter less than the overall pattern of returning to the material at growing intervals.
Can I print or save my schedule?
Yes — use the print button under the table to print your schedule or save it as a PDF via your browser's print dialog. The tool runs entirely in your browser and nothing is stored on our servers.
Let Shiken do the scheduling for you
Shiken automates spaced repetition with daily questions that adapt to what you know — so the right review always finds you.