Study smarter for your external exams.
Real QCAA past papers with marking guides, short lessons that teach the syllabus, flashcards that come back when you're about to forget, and a plan that counts down to every exam.
Free. Works on your phone, iPad and laptop. Built for the 2026 syllabus.
Everything you need, nothing you don't
No streak badges or gimmicks. Just the things that actually lift your marks.
Real past papers
QCAA external exams with the official marking guides. Sit them timed, or one question at a time.
Short lessons
The syllabus explained in plain English, with key terms and what the exam asks. Then blurt it from memory.
Smart flashcards
Spaced repetition brings each card back just before you'd forget it, weighted to your next exam.
Essay and quote tools
Build a skeleton essay for any Othello question, learn your top 10 quotes, and practise matching quotes to questions.
An exam plan
Every day until your last exam, split between subjects so the next one always gets the most time.
Fix your mistakes
Everything you get wrong is collected and grouped by why, so you fix the habit, not just the question.
Your subjects
Each subject has past papers, lessons and flashcards matched to the current syllabus.
How it works
Three steps. Ten minutes a day makes a difference.
Pick your subjects
Make an account and choose the subjects you're sitting. Your exam dates are already in.
Learn, then test
Read a short lesson, do the flashcards while it's fresh, then try real exam questions on it.
Follow the plan
Open the app and start the top item. It always knows what's due and which exam is next.
Questions
Is it free?
Yes. Make an account and use everything.
Is this made by the QCAA?
No. ATAR Buddy is an independent study tool. It uses QCAA past papers and marking guides, which the QCAA publishes for students under a Creative Commons licence.
Which subjects are covered?
Mathematical Methods, Physics, English, Study of Religion, Accounting, Digital Solutions, Economics and Legal Studies.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes, on any phone, iPad or computer. You can add it to your home screen like an app.