OpenApply Resource Library
We have filled our free resource library with guides to OpenApply, issues of the IAB, on-demand webinars, conference recaps, and more.Data Sheets
Read our concise data sheets around our services and offerings.
Services & Integrations Overview
Learn more about Faria Education Group’s integrated technology suite spanning Admissions Management, Learning & Teaching, and Activities Management & Online Payments.
Case Study
Read through our case studies, written by schools who used OpenApply to solve a specific problem at their school.
Caterham School
Caterham School is situated in the beautiful Harestone Valley, set in the Surrey Hills, England. The school provides a stunning location for its extensive campus
British School Manila
Located in Manila, the Philippines, British School Manila (BSM) established in 1976, is the oldest and only non-profit international school in Manila offering a British education for students from Nursery (age 3) up to Year 13 (age 18).
American International School Chennai
Located in Chennai, India, American International School Chennai (AISC) was formed in 1995 and is situated on a charming suburban campus of thirteen acres with state-of-the-art facilities.
Marist Brothers International School
Located in Kobe, Japan, Marist Brothers International School (MBIS) is an accredited co-educational Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 school, where classes are conducted in English.
KIS International School
OpenApply has been very helpful in being able to show data and metrics to push forward decisions at the board level. Having that central location for multiple stakeholders to collaborate and work together, as a school ecosystem, we are utilising more and more of OpenApply’s tools.
International School of Paris
For 60 years, the International School of Paris (ISP) has been developing internationally-minded learners who think independently, engage meaningfully and act collectively.
International School of Nanshan Shenzhen
International School of Nanshan Shenzhen (ISNS) was founded in 2002, and boasts a diverse community of teachers and students from over 20 countries.
Hampton School
Hampton School is an independent day school for boys in Greater London, UK, taking pupils aged 11 to 18. Founded in 1557, it had a long history of conducting admissions the old-fashioned way.
ATLAS American School of Malaga
ATLAS ASM is a new school based in Spain’s Costa del Sol. Its admissions team has used OpenApply from the start, embedding its streamlined workflows into its admissions processes from day one.
Quality Schools International
OpenApply has transformed the way QSI handles admissions and re-enrolments and has helped to standardise admissions across the whole group.
International School of London, Qatar
OpenApply is one of those rare ICT tools that really has made a very positive difference to the way we work!
The International School of the Gothenburg Region (ISGR)
OpenApply has allowed us to automate our admissions workflow, keep all stakeholders informed, and develop a deeper understanding of student and parent needs.
International School of Central Switzerland
The export options in OpenApply have reduced our need for printing out large amounts of paper to collate student and parent information, particularly for statistical returns, which we are required to submit quarterly in Switzerland.
International School of Busan
OpenApply’s flexibility has made it easy to establish the perfect balance of standardised and personalised admissions services
Aarhus Academy for Global Education
Founded in 2011 to meet the increasing demand for international education in Denmark’s second-largest city, AAGE offers the International Baccalaureate Primary and Middle Years Programmes to over 100 students aged 3 to 15.
Western Academy of Beijing
The Western Academy of Beijing (WAB) is a leading non-profit, independent IB World School. Founded in 1994, WAB offers the full IB curriculum from Early Years – Grade 12. Over 1,400 students from more than 50 countries.
Khan Lab School
Khan Lab School (KLS) is an independent school associated with Khan Academy. In keeping with Sal Khan’s “One World Schoolhouse” philosophy, KLS provides an extended-year, extended-day, mixed-age program with a collaborative, project-based learning approach.
International School of London
Founded in 1972, the International School of London (London campus) was one of the first schools in the world to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
American Embassy School of New Delhi
Ylva Kovacs, Director of Admissions at the American Embassy School of New Delhi discusses her and her team’s experience with OpenApply, and why it’s been beneficial for her school.
Istanbul International Community School
Read our case study on Istanbul International Community School who uses ManageBac, OpenApply, and SchoolsBuddy to provide an integrated and best-in-breed modular solution that overcomes many of their school’s challenges.
School Resources
Browse our free resources designed to inspire and assist international and independent schools with their admissions, marketing and advancement initiatives.
ChatGPT Admissions Cheat Sheet
Adapting to the Future: UK Independent School Admissions and Marketing Cheat Sheet (2024)
Building Your School Brand: A Blueprint
From Launch to Legacy: A Comprehensive Guide for New Schools
Smooth Transitions: Maximising Feeder School Application Efficiency
Guide to Best Practice for Transitioning Students
Power-Packed Parent Communication Cheat Sheet
School Admissions and CRM Whitepaper
Professionalise Your Admissions Whitepaper
Guides
Browse our step-by-step guides designed to help you get started and succeed with OpenApply.
OpenApply QuickStart Guide: Processing Applications & Troubleshooting Issues
Best-practices to view, tag and filter applications, handling statuses and re-applying, and answers to common questions of the application process.
OpenApply QuickStart Guide: Application Review
How to enable and manage the application review mode on OpenApply
OpenApply QuickStart Guide: Application Best-practices and FAQs
Common application questions from our schools and answers from our admissions experts
OpenApply QuickStart Guide: The Parent Journey
An overview of how parents are involved in their child's enrolment & admission journey via OpenApply
Guide to OpenApply & WeChat
Permit WeChat Login, enable WeChat Pay and make use of our WeChat Mini Programme to bring OpenApply to your community
Getting Started with OpenApply Agent Accounts
An improved user experience for both Agents and the schools that utilise them.
Guide to Integration with iSAMS
Custom workflows from OpenApply to iSAMS with version 2.0
Introduction to the OpenApply Schools Directory (OASD)
The OpenApply Schools Directory was developed to support families as they start their admissions journey at schools around the world.
OpenApply QuickStart Guide: Guide to IDAT
Providing a seamless IDAT experience for Parents, from application through to viewing test results
OpenApply & PowerSchool Integration
Streamline data management with this powerful integration
Getting Started with the OpenApply SIMS Export
Export data into an XML file suitable for SIMS import
Getting Started with OpenApply CRM Module
Attract, nurture and convert prospective students to your school with the new OpenApply CRM!
Getting Started with OpenApply for Admissions
This guide walks new customers through how to get started with OpenApply for school admissions and provides an overview of your subscription, account setup, integrations, admissions applications, and other FAQs. Read more today!
OpenApply Brochure CN
OpenApply Brochure
International Admissions Bulletin
Read our International Admissions Bulletin, the publication of choice for admissions professionals in international schools. Learn more, contribute, give your feedback, or subscribe to the IAB below:
International Admissions Bulletin: Issue 12
September 2024
International Admissions Bulletin: Issue 11
September 2023
International Admissions Bulletin: Issue 10
September 2022
International Admissions Bulletin: Issue 9
September 2021
International Admissions Bulletin: Issue 8
September 2020
International Admissions Bulletin: Issue 7
September 2019
International Admissions Bulletin: Issue 6
March 2019
International Admissions Bulletin: Issue 5
September 2018
International Admissions Bulletin: Issue 4
March 2018
International Admissions Bulletin: Issue 3
September 2017
International Admissions Bulletin: Issue 2
March 2017
International Admissions Bulletin: Issue 1
September 2016
Conference Recaps
View all of our presentations given at various admissions and enrolment conferences all over the world.
OpenApply Admissions Workshop Amsterdam 2023: Recap
OpenApply Admissions Conference London 2022: Recap
OpenApply Virtual Admissions Conference Spring 2022: Recap
OpenApply Virtual Admissions Conference Fall 2021: Recap
OpenApply Virtual Admissions Conference Spring 2021: Recap
OpenApply Virtual Admissions Conference 2020: Recap
OpenApply Admissions Conference Kuala Lumpur: Recap
November 15-16, 2019 Conference Recap: "The Admissions Experience"
OpenApply Admissions Conference Milan: Recap
March 29-30, 2019 Conference Recap: "The Admissions Experience"
OpenApply Admissions Conference Hong Kong: Recap
November 9-10, 2018 Conference Recap: "The Admissions Experience"
OpenApply Admissions Conference Copenhagen
May 18-19, 2018 Conference Recap: "Everybody plays a role"
OpenApply Admissions Conference Mumbai: Recap
November 3-4, 2017 Hosted at Oberoi International School – OGC Campus
OpenApply Admissions Conference Phuket: Recap
October 20-21, 2017 Conference Recap: "Admissions at the Leadership Table"
OpenApply Admissions Conference Doha: Recap
April 28-29, 2017 Hosted at International School of London, Qatar
OpenApply Admissions Conference Shanghai: Recap
November 3-5, 2016 Hosted at Western International School of Shanghai
OpenApply Admissions Conference Barcelona: Recap
October 14-15, 2016 Hosted at Benjamin Franklin International School
OpenApply Admissions Conference Singapore: Recap
January 29-30, 2016 Hosted at GEMS World Academy (Singapore)
Videos
Watch our videos to help you navigate OpenApply.
Introduction to OpenApply
The Paperless Admissions Office, Simplify the admissions process for applicants & families from enquiry to enrolment
OpenApply Admissions Conference Shanghai
On November 3-5, 2016, we held our fourth OpenApply Admissions Conference in Asia-Pacific at the Western International School of Shanghai. We were thrilled to welcome over 80 participants representing 43 schools.
OpenApply Admissions Conference Barcelona
On October 14-15, 2016, we held our first OpenApply Admissions Conference in Europe at the Benjamin Franklin International School in Barcelona, Spain. We were thrilled to welcome over 50 participants representing 36 schools.