Getting Started with JestEdu
Use this guide to understand the recommended setup order before your school begins daily work in JestEdu.
Before you begin
JestEdu is organised around your school's academic year, classes, students, staff, fees, attendance and examination settings. A correct initial setup prevents most day-to-day problems.
Recommended setup order
Configure General Settings
Add the school name, logo, contact information, academic year, timezone, currency and important preferences.
Set up academic structure
Create or verify classes, sections, subjects and the academic term structure.
Add staff and teachers
Create staff records and assign the appropriate teaching or administrative roles.
Add students and parent details
Add or import students, place them in classes and link parent/guardian contacts.
Configure finance and attendance
Set fee structures, billing and attendance processes before daily use.
Configure examinations
Create examination types and settings before marks are entered.
Using this Help Centre
Use the search box at the top of any page to jump to a guide. On mobile, tap the menu icon to browse chapters. The theme button switches between light and dark mode.
- Share a direct chapter URL with a school.
- Use the Troubleshooting section before escalating an issue.
- Follow steps in order when a guide says a setting is required first.