Use daylight school management software and optimize processes

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The demands placed on educational institutions are constantly increasing. In order to meet these challenges at schools and similar institutions, a system is needed that relieves the burden of repetitive and manual tasks. daylight is a complete solution for schools that we have developed precisely for this purpose.

Features of our school administration software

With our school administration solution, you benefit from numerous helpful features. Below is a rough overview of what daylight offers your school.

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Planning courses and classes

With daylight's software solutions, school processes for teaching and management staff can be optimized. daylight can be used to implement highly complex course structures with multiple preliminary exams and branched promotion regulations.

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Transparent and simple student administration

The administration includes complete lifecycle management of students, which also includes functions for managing admissions and applications. The module has been developed with many years of expertise and detailed knowledge of the Swiss higher education landscape.

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Efficient management of lessons and course offerings

Operation is simplified for lecturers and students through automated updating of digital attendance lists and timetables. Authorized persons can conveniently access courses, assignments, and other information online at any time via mobile devices using the school software.

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School fee billing and BfS statistics

The daylight school administration solution can be used to generate all the important data and statistics needed to settle school fees with the cantons and the federal government. Documents such as BfS statistics and ASBOS can also be created quickly.

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Automatically generate report cards

Complex promotion rules can be easily checked with our software. The solution also enables the fully automatic creation of report cards based on the grades and exams stored by a school's teachers.

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Integration and customized solutions for every school

Every school is unique, and so should be the software used to manage it. We take on every challenge and develop customized applications. Contact us for a more detailed insight into the functions of our software.


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Advantages of daylight school management software

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Increase efficiency: Many administrative tasks can be automated by involving the relevant stakeholders. These include recording attendance, calculating grades, and creating reports. This significantly reduces the workload for teachers and administrative staff, leaving more time for core educational tasks.

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Real-time updates: Changes to the school day, such as last-minute adjustments to timetables or cancellations of lessons, can be accessed immediately in real time. All administrative staff, lecturers, and students receive this information promptly, minimizing misunderstandings and simplifying organizational processes.

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Sustainability at the school: Paper consumption is significantly reduced through the use of a digital platform. Everything can be created and distributed digitally. This not only saves costs, but also makes an important contribution to environmental protection.

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Central data management: All important data relating to the educational institution is stored digitally and centrally, for example student and lecturer data, timetables, exam overviews, and certificates. This central management system enables quick and easy access to all relevant information and prevents data from being lost or mixed up in the system.

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We are always here to help!

Our dedicated support staff will assist you with any questions or concerns you may have—quickly, competently, and reliably. Whether by phone, on site, or by email, you can count on us.

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FAQs about daylight school management software

Here you will find answers to the most important questions about daylight school administration software – from organization to digital administration.

  • What are the benefits of school administration software such as daylight?

    daylight school administration software is an all-in-one solution that supports educational institutions in efficiently managing organizational tasks.It includes features such as student and teacher management, timetable creation, grade management, communication, and resource management. The goal is to automate administrative processes and thus save time and money. Integration into existing applications is also possible. This software enables smooth collaboration between teachers and students. It is essential for educational institutions to meet the requirements of digitalization.


  • Is daylight available as SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) or as local school management software?

     daylight is offered both as a cloud solution (SaaS) and as a local installation (on-premise).  


    • SaaS version: This solution is based on a cloud infrastructure and can be accessed from anywhere. Maintenance and regular updates are carried out by daylight. No separate IT infrastructure is required.
    • On-premise version: With this option, the software is installed directly on the school's servers. This gives educational institutions complete control over their data, but requires their own IT administration for maintenance and updates.

    SaaS is ideal for networked schools, while local software is an option for institutions with sensitive data.

  • Can daylight be integrated into existing IT systems?

    Yes, daylight offers extensive interfaces (APIs) that enable seamless integration with existing school administration systems, accounting software, or learning management systems.

  • How does the implementation of the daylight administration software work?

    The introduction of daylight takes place in close cooperation with the school administrators. The process includes:

    • A detailed needs analysis to identify the required modules
    • Individual adjustments to school processes
    • Step-by-step implementation with professional support
    • Training and support to ensure a smooth transition

  • Get to know daylight better and contact us.

    Our staff will be happy to provide you with further information. We can also help you convert an existing system and customize it to better suit your needs. 

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“We were able to map processes 1:1 and integrate them into our heterogeneous system landscape.”


Dr. Urs Hassler

Project Manager ID Software Project Services, ETH Zurich