The third quarter has been transformative for Shelf21 and the schools we serve. We’ve listened to your feedback, analyzed your needs, and delivered features that will improve your school management process.
From custom report cards to AI-powered assistance, these 12 new features represent our commitment to making your school more efficient, organized, and successful.
Introducing Shelf21 Pro Plans
After months of providing free service, we’re excited to introduce our Pro plans designed for schools ready to unlock advanced capabilities. Don’t worry, our core features remain free, but Pro users now get access to premium tools that take school management to the next level.
Extensive Reports Management
With Shelf21’s Enhanced Report Management, your school can now create, customize, and manage every type of academic report from one powerful module.
Here’s what’s new:
- Custom Reports :– Design report cards that reflect your school’s identity with logos, colors, and personalized formatting.
- Flexible Content :– Choose which subjects, grades, and comments to include, so every report feels relevant and valuable.
- Set Obtainable Scores:– Define realistic performance targets for students.
- Grading System:– Customize grades to match your school’s structure.
- Academic Broadsheet:– Track class performance at a glance.
- Term & Session Reports:– Generate detailed insights across terms and sessions.
- Promotion Tools:– Manage student promotions with clarity and accuracy.
- Report Templates:– Save time with ready-to-use formats that parents and stakeholders will appreciate.
✅ No more juggling multiple tools.
✅ No more one-size-fits-all reports.
✅ Just seamless, smart, and school-branded reporting made easy.
Student Payment Dashboard
We’ve created a dedicated space where students can see all financial aspects of their education.
What Students Get:
- Clear view of outstanding fees
- History of all payments made
- Payment due dates and reminders
- Receipt downloads
This transparency reduces payment queries and builds trust with parents while ensuring schools collect fees more efficiently.
Complete Hostel Management System: Room Assignment Made Simple
For schools with boarding facilities, managing hostel operations just became effortless.
New Capabilities:
- Assign students to specific rooms
- Track room occupancy and availability
- Manage hostel fees separately from tuition
- Monitor hostel-related incidents and maintenance
- Create new hostel/dormitories
- Hostel/room chat
- Hostel inventory management
Student Form Details Enhancement
Due to additional compliance from The Ministry of Education, we have expanded how student information is collected and managed, making enrollment and record-keeping more comprehensive.
Improved Promotion Flow
Moving students from one class to another is now smoother, with built-in checks to ensure no student falls through the cracks during academic transitions.
Flexible & Customizable CA Settings
Every school has unique assessment philosophies. Our enhanced Continuous Assessment system now adapts to your specific approach.
Advanced Customization:
- Multiple CA Result Types: Create different assessment categories (CA1, CA2,, Mid-term,Class Average etc.)
- School-Specific Configurations: Tailor CA settings to match your academic framework
Automated Password Management
Security meets convenience with our new password generation and management system.
For Students & Guardians:
- Automatic password generation for new accounts
- Secure password reset options
- Account security notifications
Admin Password Control
School administrators now have complete oversight of user access and security.
Admin Benefits:
- Generate and reset passwords for any user
- Monitor account access and activity
- Implement school-specific security policies
- Bulk password management for new enrollments
Redesigned Features Page
Our website now showcases Shelf21’s capabilities more clearly, helping prospective schools understand exactly how we can transform their operations.
AI Web Assistant
Meet out AI Assistant called Lulu. Lulu is available 24/7 to answer questions about Shelf21’s features, troubleshoot issues, and guide users through processes.
What Our AI Can Help With:
- Feature explanations and tutorials
- Troubleshooting common issues
- Navigation guidance
- Best practice recommendations
Real Impact, Real Results
These improvements aren’t just features, they’re solutions to real challenges faced by Nigerian schools:
- Time Savings: Custom reports eliminate hours of manual formatting
- Financial Clarity: Student payment dashboards reduce fee-related inquiries by 60%
- Operational Efficiency: Hostel management tools streamline boarding school operations
- Enhanced Security: Automated password management reduces security risks
- 24/7 Support: AI assistant provides instant help when human support isn’t available
What’s Coming in Q4?
We’re already working on exciting features for the final quarter, including advanced analytics, mobile app enhancements, and integration with more third-party educational tools.
Ready to Experience the Future of School Management?
These powerful features are available now. Free users can access many of these improvements immediately, while schools ready for advanced capabilities can explore our Pro plans.
Upgrade to Pro Plan Today | Schedule a Demo | Contact Support
About Shelf21: Shelf21 continues to be Africa’s most comprehensive school management system, now serving over 325 schools. Our mission remains unchanged: making quality education accessible through innovative technology.
Have questions about these new features? Our team is ready to help you maximize your school’s potential with Shelf21.
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