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School Management System + CBM + Exams + Finance – Complete ERP for Schools in Kenya

School Management System
Schools today need more than a basic system. They need a complete digital School Management System that handles:

✔ CBM (Competency-Based Management / CBC-Aligned Modules)
✔ Exams & grading
✔ Finance & school accounting
✔ Student records
✔ Timetables
✔ Admission
✔ Fee tracking
✔ Communication

At Zama Web Experts (zama.co.ke), we build a powerful School ERP System designed for modern learning and CBC-aligned assessment.

Our system helps schools automate administration, improve reporting, and enhance communication between teachers, parents, and administrators.

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Complete All-In-One School Management System

Our system covers ALL school operations:

✔ Student Management

  • Admission & registration

  • Class/stream assignment

  • Attendance tracking

  • Student profiles

  • Parent/guardian records

✔ CBM (Competency-Based Management) — CBC Ready

Our CBC module supports:

  • Competency-based grading

  • Learning outcomes tracking

  • Rubric-based assessment

  • Performance analytics

  • CBC report forms generation

  • Subject area assessment

  • Descriptive feedback

This makes your school fully compliant with Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum.

Exams Management Module

Our Exams module automates the entire exam lifecycle:

✔ Exam Creation

  • CATs, midterm, end-term

  • Subject grading

  • Custom grading schemes

  • Performance weightings

✔ Exam Entry

Teachers can enter scores directly through:

  • Teacher portal

  • Mobile app

  • Bulk upload via Excel

✔ Report Cards

Download or print:

  • Standard report cards

  • CBC reports

  • Merit lists

  • Grade analysis

  • Performance graphs

✔ Performance Analytics

  • Subject performance

  • Top students

  • Class rankings

  • KCPE/KCSE mock tracking

  • Progress over time

Finance & Accounting Module

Designed to simplify school revenue & expenses with full transparency.

✔ Fees Management

  • Fee structures

  • Termly billing

  • Transport fees

  • Boarding fees

  • Extra activity fees

  • Balance tracking

  • Receipts generation

✔ Payment Options

  • Cash

  • Bank

  • M-Pesa integration

  • Online payments

  • Overpayment handling

✔ Automated Statements

Parents receive:

  • Fee balance

  • Payment history

  • Receipts

  • Reminders for arrears

✔ Accounting Dashboard

  • Income vs expenses

  • Petty cash

  • Departmental budgets

  • Staff salaries (Payroll)

  • Audit-ready reports

Teacher Management Module

  • Teacher profiles

  • Class allocations

  • Workload tracking

  • Schedules

  • CBC grading

  • Online exams entry

Parent Portal

Parents can access:
✔ Results & report cards
✔ CBC assessments
✔ Attendance
✔ Fee balances
✔ Payments
✔ School announcements
✔ Assignments

Timetable & Scheduling System

  • Auto-generate timetable

  • Subject allocation

  • Teacher availability

  • Classroom scheduling

  • Printable reports

Communication Module

  • Bulk SMS

  • Push notifications

  • Internal messaging

  • Noticeboard features

  • Parent-teacher messaging

Inventory & Asset Management

  • Books

  • Uniforms

  • Textbooks

  • School property

  • Lab equipment tracking

Hostel & Boarding Management

  • Dormitory assignment

  • Bed allocation

  • Boarding fees

  • Attendance

Transport Management

  • Bus routes

  • Pick-up/delivery lists

  • Transport fees

  • Driver schedules

  • Live GPS tracking (optional)

Why Kenyan Schools Choose Zama Web Experts

✔ CBC Ready (CBM)

Fully aligned with modern competency-based learning.

✔ Cloud-Based

Access anywhere: school, home, mobile, office.

✔ Secure & Fast

Built with Laravel, Flutter & modern cloud hosting.

✔ Customizable

Adapt modules to your school requirements.

✔ Affordable

Perfect for primary, secondary, and tertiary schools.

✔ Dedicated Support

Training + 24/7 support for teachers and admins.

Who Can Use This School ERP System?

✔ Day schools
✔ Boarding schools
✔ Private schools
✔ Public schools
✔ Colleges
✔ Academies
✔ Institutions with CBC or 8-4-4

Pricing (Approximate)

System TypeCost (KES)
Basic School System45,000 – 85,000
School System + Exams65,000 – 120,000
School System + Exams + CBM120,000 – 180,000
Full ERP + Finance + Mobile Apps150,000 – 350,000+

Advanced Modules Included in the School Management System

To give your school full digital transformation, we include additional advanced tools that most systems in Kenya do not offer.

1. Learning Management System (LMS)

A built-in LMS helps teachers create and manage:

  • Online classes

  • Lesson notes

  • Learning materials

  • Audio/video content

  • Digital assignments

  • Quizzes and tests

  • Student submissions

  • Auto-graded quizzes

This turns the system into a full eLearning platform.

2. Behaviour, Discipline & Guidance Module

School discipline is a key part of student development.
Our system allows:

  • Behaviour tracking

  • Discipline reports

  • Teacher comments

  • Incident logs

  • Parent notifications

  • Follow-up recommendations

This helps teachers and parents stay aligned with student growth.

3. Library Management Module

A complete digital library:

  • Issue and return books

  • Track lost/damaged books

  • Manage textbook circulation

  • Generate library reports

  • Student borrowing history

  • Class allocation for course books

Perfect for primary, secondary, and large institutions.

4. SMS, Email & Notifications Automation

Communication is crucial.
The system automatically sends:

  • Fee balance reminders

  • Attendance notifications

  • Exam/results alerts

  • Event announcements

  • School circulars

  • CBC performance notes

  • Assignment reminders

This reduces manual communication work for teachers and admins.

5. HR & Staff Management Module

Manage all staff records including:

  • Teacher profiles

  • ID & certification records

  • Payroll/Salary records

  • NSSF/ NHIF / PAYE setup

  • Attendance & leave management

  • Designation & roles

This creates transparency and removes paperwork.

6. Asset & Inventory Management

Track everything the school owns:

  • Computers

  • Books

  • Lab equipment

  • Projectors

  • Furniture

  • School vehicles

Includes:

  • Asset registration

  • Depreciation tracking

  • Maintenance records

  • Inventory-level warnings

Perfect for audits.

7. Hostel & Boarding Management (Advanced)

Boarding schools get full control over:

  • Dormitory assignment

  • Bed allocation

  • Dorm routine management

  • Boarding fee payment

  • Warden logs

  • Visitor records

8. Transport Management (With Optional GPS)

Allow schools to manage:

  • Bus routes

  • Transport fees

  • Pick up & drop schedules

  • Driver records

  • Emergency contact alerts

  • Live bus tracking (GPS add-on)

How Our School ERP System Helps CBC Schools (CBM)

CBC demands advanced tracking and detailed learner assessment.
Our CBM module includes:

✔ Learning outcomes monitoring

Every subject outcome is mapped and recorded.

✔ Rubric-based scoring

Teachers grade using CBC rubric scales.

✔ Descriptive assessment

Narrative comments aligned to competencies.

✔ Skill development tracking

Tracks psycho-motor, cognitive & socio-emotional development.

✔ CBC reporting

Generates CBC-ready term reports including:

  • Learner strength

  • Areas of improvement

  • Subject competencies

  • Teacher remarks

  • Attendance

  • Activity participation

✔ Parent-friendly reports

Easy-to-read CBC reports for guardians.

This helps schools comply with MoE CBC requirements.

School Finance Management – Full Accounting Features

Many schools struggle with finance tracking.
Our Finance Module helps your school remain fully accountable.

✔ Income & Expenditure

Track all revenue streams:

  • Fees

  • Transport

  • Boarding

  • Clubs

  • Donations

  • Fundraising

  • Bookshop sales

✔ Expense Management

Record:

  • Salaries

  • Utilities

  • Repairs

  • Purchases

  • Vendor payments

✔ Automatic Reconciliations

Generate:

  • Cashflow statements

  • Balance sheets

  • Profit & loss reports

  • Bank reconciliation

✔ Fee Balances Dashboard

Admin and parents can see:

  • Fees paid

  • Pending balances

  • Overpayment

  • Payment history

The school becomes audit-ready at any time.

Mobile App for Teachers, Students & Parents

We also provide optional Android & iOS apps.

For Teachers

  • Enter exams

  • Post assignments

  • Take attendance

  • CBC assessments

  • Communicate with parents

For Students

  • View assignments

  • Download learning materials

  • Check results

  • Timetable access

  • School announcements

For Parents

  • Check fee balance

  • Download report cards

  • Receive CBC reports

  • View attendance

  • Chat with teachers

This increases engagement and transparency.

Why Choose Zama Web Experts to Build Your School System?

✔ Fully Customized

We build based on your school’s exact needs.

✔ Modern UI/UX

Easy to use for teachers and admins.

✔ Built on Modern Technologies

Laravel, React, Flutter, MySQL, Cloud Hosting.

✔ Fast Deployment

Installation & training within days.

✔ Affordable Pricing

Flexible packages for small or large schools.

✔ Local Support in Kenya

Training, updates, and full technical support.

Who Can Use This School System?

✔ Primary schools
✔ Secondary schools
✔ Boarding schools
✔ Day schools
✔ Private academies
✔ Colleges & institutions
✔ Church-based schools
✔ International schools
✔ CBC schools
✔ 8-4-4 schools

Call to Action: Digitize Your School Today

If you need a powerful School Management System + CBC/CBM + Exams + Finance, we are ready to deploy it.

📍 Website: https://zama.co.ke
📞 Call/WhatsApp: +254 742 648 998
📧 Email: info@zama.co.ke

Let’s digitalize your school with a modern, fully automated ERP system.

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