360 days until the QCE exams
Monday, October 25, 2027Expected dateCounted in Brisbane time. Today is not included.
In weeks, months and sleeps
Weeks and months are counted from today in Brisbane time, the same way as the day count. "Sleeps" is the number of nights before the QCE exams, which is the same as the days if you count tonight.
Keep this countdown on your iPhone.
Countdown shows the same count on your home and lock screens and reminds you as the day gets close.
About this countdown
This counts down to the start of the QCE external exams in Queensland. The clock is set to 9 am Brisbane time on the first day. Your first exam depends on your subjects, and some are in the afternoon, so once you have your timetable, set your own in the countdown maker.
- The 2027 QCE external assessments are expected to start in the last week of October. The QCAA confirms the timetable during the year.
- The external exam is worth 25% of the final result in most General subjects, and 50% in Maths and Science subjects.
- ATARs are released by QTAC in mid-December.
Questions people ask
When do QCE exams start?
The first day of the external assessment period is shown above. The count is whole days in Brisbane time, with today not included.
How much are the external exams worth?
In most General subjects, 25% of your final result. In Maths and Science subjects, 50%.
Can I count down to my own exams?
Yes. Use the countdown maker with the date and session from your timetable, and keep it on your lock screen with the Countdown app.
On your lock screen
Add this date to the Countdown app for iPhone and it reminds you before the day. With Pro, the same count sits under the clock on your Lock Screen, so you see it without unlocking the phone.
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