5 Easy Ways to Encourage Someone In Exam Season

Exam season can be a stressful time. Whether it’s GCSEs, A-Levels, university finals or professional qualifications, students often carry stress, pressure and a sense of isolation.

But a little encouragement can go a long way. Whether you’re a friend, parent, youth leader, or church member — here are five simple, meaningful ways to remind someone that they’re seen, supported and prayed for during exam season.

 
🙏 1. Let them know you’re praying for their exams

A quick message letting someone know you’re praying for them as exams start can provide a sense of calm and reassurance. Pop them a message as the exam season starts or whenever you think of them:

“I’m thinking of you and praying for peace, strength, and clarity as you sit your exams.”

Being reminded that you are not alone and that someone is holding you in prayer is such a gift.

💌 2. Send an encouragement card for exams

In a world of WhatsApps and Snapchats, receiving a handwritten card in the post is always so lovely. As it’s displayed it's a visible reminder of support that they can keep on their desk or in their bag.

Our “Praying for You in Your Exams” card is a lovely Christian encouragement card — perfect for showing you care with words of hope and truth. If you'd like to send it directly to your special person, we can hand write the card for you and post it straight to them.

🎁 3. Post a small exam encouragement gift

Midway through a tough exam schedule, a little surprise in the post can bring a big lift. Students need resilience — and a thoughtful gift can help be such a pick me up.

Our Exam Encouragement Thinking of You Box is designed just for this — full of thoughtful treats and encouragement. It includes our best selling Encouragement in a Tin set, packed full of encouraging scriptures, as well as a yummy Divine chocolate bar and nourishing lip balm. We can hand write the card for you and pack the gift up beautifully and can send it directly to your special person.

It’s a lovely Christian exam gift idea for anyone who needs a pick-me-up between papers.

📆 4. Make a note of their exam timetable and follow up

It’s such a simple thing — but so meaningful. If they’re happy to share their exam schedule with you, pop it in your diary and check in before big ones. Ask how they’re feeling, ask for an specific prayer points, offer to pray for specific subjects, or send a voice note to remind them of your support and prayers.

Pro tip: Set calendar reminders so you remember the key dates.
 
🎉 5. Celebrate when exams are over

Once it’s all done, don’t forget to celebrate crossing the finish line! Whether it’s a card, bunch of flowers, little outing or even a joyful phone call, showing up at the end matters just as much as the start.

A few gift ideas to say a big well done for getting through:

- A colourful, customisable bracelet from Jordan Lily Jewellery

- A gorgeous bunch of letterbox flowers from Bloom and Wild

- One of our celebratory cards

Even if results haven’t come yet — the hard work is worth marking. Completing an exam season is a big achievement in itself and it's so wonderful to be able to celebrate that together!

❤️ Final Thoughts: You Can Be a Real Encouragement
Encouraging someone during exam season doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive — but it does need to be intentional. Whether it’s a small Christian exam gift, a note of prayer, or showing up for results day, these little acts of kindness can be so meaningful.