What AI tools can tutors use to make revision materials?
An honest list of AI tools tutors use to make revision materials: NotebookLM, Quizlet, ChatGPT, Canva, RemNote and Revise Right, with privacy notes.
Tutors commonly use a general chatbot such as ChatGPT for drafts, Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) or Quizlet for study sets, Canva for designed worksheets and RemNote for notes with flashcards. Revise Right turns your own notes or PDF into GCSE and A-Level flashcards, quizzes and mind maps. Check every item before a student sees it, and avoid uploading identifiable student work.
Which AI tool suits which job?
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AI tools for making revision materials, checked 29 October 2026
Tool
Best for
What we could confirm
Cost
ChatGPT
Drafting questions, explanations and worksheets
General chatbot. The free version is open to everyone, with limited uploads. Users must be 13 or over, and under-18s need a parent's permission.
Free plan; paid Go, Plus and Pro plans
Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM)
Study aids built from sources you add
Renamed from NotebookLM in July 2026. The standard plan allows up to 50 sources per notebook.
Standard plan; higher limits with Google AI Plus, Pro or Ultra
Quizlet
Flashcard sets and practice
Paid plans add practice tests and ad-free study. Annual plans start with a 30-day free trial and then renew automatically.
Quizlet Plus £35.99 a year; Plus Unlimited £44.99 a year (annual prices as listed)
Canva
Designed worksheets and slides
Free for verified K-12 educators and for students invited by a teacher. Tutors are not mentioned on that page.
Check eligibility as a tutor
RemNote
Notes with flashcards built in
Free plan includes unlimited notes and flashcards, with limited AI credits. Paid plans add more AI features.
Free; Pro $8 a month; Pro with AI $18 a month (US dollars, as listed)
Revise Right
GCSE and A-Level flashcards, quizzes, notes and mind maps from your own material
Built for UK exam boards. AI tools are Pro, free during the 5-day trial.
Trial, then a plan
How do you make revision materials with Revise Right?
These are today's features. You work in one account.
Add your material: Paste notes, add a PDF or name a topic.
Pick the output: Flashcards, a quiz or a mind map.
Check it: Read every card and question against the specification and the mark scheme before saving.
Share it: Use it in your session. Tutor sharing tools are planned, not built.
What should you check before uploading student work?
A student's work can identify a child. Before you upload it to any tool, read the tool's privacy policy and check whether uploads are used to train its models. Remove names, school names and anything else that identifies the student. If you tutor through an agency or school, follow their data policy. If you are unsure, upload your own notes and not the student's work. Many tools set minimum ages for users. Check them before asking a student to log in themselves, and ask a parent where the student is under 18.
How do you keep AI material accurate?
AI can make mistakes, especially in maths, science and mark allocations. Compare every item with the exam board's specification and mark scheme. Keep a human check in the loop.
Sources
RemNote pricing: Plan limits and prices. Checked 29 October 2026. Canva for Education: Who it is free for. Checked 29 October 2026. ChatGPT plans and pricing: Free and paid plans. Checked 30 October 2026. OpenAI: Europe Terms of Use (EEA, Switzerland and UK): Minimum age and parental permission. Checked 30 October 2026. Gemini Notebook plans: Plan limits and the NotebookLM rename. Checked 30 October 2026. Quizlet: upgrade your account: Paid plans, prices and the free trial. Checked 30 October 2026.
There is no single best one. A chatbot is good for drafting, a flashcard tool for retrieval practice, and a design tool for printed sheets. Pick one per job.
Can Revise Right make flashcards from my notes?
Yes. Paste notes or add a PDF and it writes flashcards, quizzes and mind maps. Check them before you use them.
Are Revise Right's AI tools free for tutors?
They are free during the 5-day Pro trial, then need a plan. There is no tutor-specific plan yet.
Is it safe to upload a student's work to an AI tool?
Only after you read the tool's privacy policy and remove anything that identifies the student. When unsure, upload your own notes instead.
Does AI-made material match the GCSE specification?
Not always. Check it against the specification and mark scheme for your student's exam board.
Can my student use these tools too?
Often, but each tool has its own age rules and terms. Check them first.