School Management Software: 10 Features That Actually Matter

The ten that matter

1. Fee vouchers and receipts — monthly vouchers, receipts on payment, and a clear defaulter list.
2. Daily attendance by teachers — on a phone, in under a minute per class.
3. Parent access — parents see attendance, homework, results and fees on their own phone.
4. Homework and diary — no more lost notebooks.
5. Marks entry and report cards — teachers enter marks, the system works out totals, grades and positions.
6. Notices — one message to every parent, or to one class.
7. Fast data entry — import a whole class from Excel instead of typing each student.
8. Separate logins — principal, accountant, teacher, parent and student each see their own part.
9. Urdu and English — for staff and parents who are more comfortable in Urdu.
10. Local support — someone who answers on WhatsApp during admissions and exam weeks.

Questions to ask before you buy

• Who owns the data, and can we download a full backup?
• Does it work on cheap Android phones?
• What does it cost per year, and does the price grow with the number of students?
• How long does setup take, and will you train our teachers?

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