Question 1

What is a school management system?

Accepted Answer

A school management system is software that helps a school run daily operations — student records, fees, attendance, academics, communication, transport and staff — in one connected place instead of across paper, spreadsheets and personal phones.

Question 2

Is Edulynk suitable for CBC schools?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Edulynk is designed around the operational realities of CBC preschools, primary schools and junior schools in Kenya. That is not an official government endorsement.

Question 3

Does Edulynk support preschool, primary and junior school?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Edulynk is built for CBC preschool, primary and junior school operations, including the office, classroom, finance and parent communication work those stages share.

Question 4

Can parents access Edulynk?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Edulynk includes a parent-facing mobile experience so families can stay closer to school information and services the school chooses to share.

Question 5

Does Edulynk have a mobile app?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The app is on Google Play. An App Store listing will be linked when it is published. Directors and administrators also work through the web platform.

Question 6

Can Edulynk manage school fees?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Finance & Fees covers structures, invoicing, M-Pesa, bank and cash payments, receipts, balances and reports.

Question 7

Does Edulynk support SMS and WhatsApp communication?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Communication brings SMS, WhatsApp and email into the same platform as students, classes and fees, with instant communication updates when attendance, fees or announcements change.

Question 8

Does Edulynk manage school transport?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Transport management covers vehicles, drivers, routes, trips, pick-up points, student assignments and billing. Real-time vehicle tracking is coming soon.

Question 9

Does Edulynk support HR and payroll?

Accepted Answer

Yes. HR & Payroll covers staff records, leave, payroll, payslips, allowances, deductions and staff reports. There is also a free Kenya PAYE calculator for a statutory check before a payroll run.

Question 10

Does biometric attendance cover staff as well as students?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The ZKTeco F18 clocks in students and staff. Instant attendance updates reach the office, and families can get an instant SMS when a child clocks in or is marked absent.

Question 11

Can Edulynk generate a school timetable?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The timetable module generates a conflict-aware week from classes, subjects and teacher load, then lets the office drag lessons, assign rooms and record substitutions.

Question 12

Does Edulynk collect school fees via M-Pesa?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Schools can use Paybill, Till or STK Push. Confirmed payments are allocated to the learner — typically by admission number — and can trigger an SMS receipt.

Question 13

How much does Edulynk cost?

Accepted Answer

Pricing depends on the school and the modules you need. We discuss this in a demo rather than publishing a single public grid that would not fit every school.

Question 14

Can Edulynk be customized for our school?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Schools do not all invoice, stream or staff themselves the same way. Edulynk is meant to be configured around your operations.

Question 15

How do I request a demo?

Accepted Answer

Book a demo on this website, WhatsApp or call +254 708 225 397, or email sales@edulynk.co.ke.