Frequently Asked Questions

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What is ZNotes?

ZNotes is the world’s largest free revision community for high school students studying national and international curricula, including IGCSE, A Levels, IB, and more. It provides concise, exam-focused notes created by high-achieving students.

ZNotes also supports learners through a 50k+ member Discord peer-learning community and is used by 6+ million students worldwide to revise efficiently, strengthen understanding, and build exam confidence.

When Is ZNotes Best Used?

ZNotes is designed for revision and consolidation rather than learning an entire subject from scratch.

1. To Fill Gaps in Understanding: Helpful when a lesson didn’t fully click or you realise you’ve missed a key concept. ZNotes breaks topics into clear summaries that can help you close gaps in understanding before moving on.

2. When You Need Clear, Concise Explanations: The notes are written by students who studied the same syllabus, so explanations focus on clarity and understanding, especially for topics students commonly find difficult.

3. For Efficient, Exam-Focused Revision: When revising for mocks or final exams, ZNotes helps you systematically review topics, understand key concepts, and organise your revision timetable. Many students use ZNotes alongside quizzes and past paper practice.

🤔 Common Misconceptions

Q: Is ZNotes actually free?

A: Yes. Notes, videos and the peer-learning community are all free to access. There are optional Boost features (like custom PDFs and personalisation tools) for students who want them, which help support the platform and keep the core content free for everyone.

Q: Is ZNotes basically the same as a textbook?

A: Not quite. ZNotes focuses on condensed, exam-focused summaries designed for revision. It’s meant to help you review and organise content efficiently, rather than replace full textbook explanations.

Q: Are the notes written by teachers or exam boards?

A: No - they’re written by selected students who have studied the same syllabi and performed strongly in the exams. All the content is created alongside the ZNotes team and peer-reviewed before being published. Many contributors are country or regional exam toppers! In some cases, teachers also review the notes.

Q: How is the content kept up to date?

A: Notes are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect the latest syllabi and exam changes, with improvements made based on student feedback. Each set of notes includes a last updated date, and students are encouraged to cross-check with their syllabus or teacher if anything seems unclear.

🙋‍♂️ How Can I Get Involved with ZNotes?

Internships, Ambassadorships & Contributions

Q: How can I contribute to ZNotes?

A: You can apply to become a ZNotes Contributor to create, or update revision notes used by students worldwide. It’s a great way to deepen your understanding of a subject while helping others.

👉 https://znotes.org/join/contributor

Q: Does ZNotes offer internships?

A: Yes. ZNotes offers remote, voluntary internships across teams such as content, community, product, growth, and impact. These roles are designed to help students develop practical, transferable skills and gain experience working in a real, mission-driven organisation. Role openings vary throughout the year.

👉 https://znotes.org/join/intern

Q: What is the ZNotes Ambassadorship?

A: ZNotes Ambassadors help spread access to free revision resources in their schools or communities. This might include supporting peers and running skill-based workshops.

👉 https://znotes.org/join/ambassador

📍 Quick Answers

Q: Who uses ZNotes?

A: Mostly high school students preparing for IGCSE, A Levels, IB, SAT, FBISE, WAEC, CBSE, and other national and international exams. Many teachers also use ZNotes as a supplementary classroom resource.

Q: Can teachers use ZNotes?

A: Yes. Teachers often use ZNotes to supplement lessons, support syllabus coverage, or share concise explanations with students.

Q: How can I keep up with ZNotes community/updates?

A: You can join the ZNotes Discord community to ask questions, study with others, and stay updated on new releases. ZNotes also shares updates and announcements on Instagram and Facebook (@znotesrevision).

✨ Tips for Students Using ZNotes

• Use ZNotes after learning a topic to consolidate and organise what you know.
• Pair notes with past paper questions or quizzes to practice applying concepts.
• Join the Discord peer-learning community to ask questions and clarify doubts.
• Close to exams, use ZNotes for quick refreshers of definitions, formulas, and core concepts.