The Settings section is where you configure everything about how your school appears and operates in Elimu Bora. From your school name and logo to staff role assignments and active modules, all system-wide configuration lives here. Go to Settings in the main navigation to access these options.Documentation Index
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School details
School Details lets you update the core information about your school, including branding elements that appear across the dashboard, email notifications, and report cards.Update your school identity
Edit any of the following fields:
- School Name — the name displayed across the platform and on official documents
- Motto — your school’s motto, shown on report cards and email templates
- Vision — your school’s vision statement
Update contact information
Fill in or update your school’s contact details:
- Phone — school contact number
- Email — school contact email address
- Website — your school’s website URL
- Address, County, City, and Town — your school’s physical location
Upload your logo
In the Branding section, click the logo upload area to upload your school crest or logo. The image is displayed on report cards and email notifications. Maximum file size is 2 MB.
Your primary colour is applied across the entire Elimu Bora interface, including email templates sent to guardians and the header of all generated report cards. When you change the primary colour, the system automatically generates a full colour palette based on your selection — you don’t need to set individual shades manually.
Roles and permissions
The Roles & Permissions page lets you assign roles to staff users so they have the right level of access to different parts of the system. Go to Settings > Roles & Permissions to manage assignments. The following roles are available in Elimu Bora:| Role | Access level |
|---|---|
| Super Admin | Unrestricted access to all features within your school |
| System Administrator | Full access, including user management and configuration |
| Principal | School-wide access including report card publishing and approvals |
| Deputy Principal | Equivalent to Principal for most operations |
| HOD | Head of Department — manages their subject area |
| Teacher | Access to their own class data and grade entry |
| Staff | Non-teaching staff access (admin, finance, library, etc.) |
| Guardian | Read-only view of their own children’s data |
Module management
Modules control which features are active for your school. Go to Settings > Modules to see which modules are currently enabled.Viewing and toggling modules
Viewing and toggling modules
The Modules page lists all available modules and shows whether each one is currently active or inactive. For modules included in your subscription plan, you can toggle them on or off using the switch next to each module.When a module is disabled, its menu items disappear from the navigation and the related features are no longer accessible to any users at your school.
Core modules (cannot be disabled)
Core modules (cannot be disabled)
Three modules are core to how Elimu Bora works and cannot be turned off:
- Identity — user accounts and authentication
- Curriculum — academic structure (grade levels, streams, subjects)
- Academic Years — terms and academic calendar
Optional modules
Optional modules
The following modules can be enabled or disabled depending on your subscription plan:
| Module | What it includes |
|---|---|
| Academics | Assessments, grading, and report cards |
| Attendance | Class registers and follow-ups |
| Finance | Fee invoicing, payments, and wallets |
| Inventory | Stock management and procurement |
| Events | School events and calendar |
| Timetable | Class timetables and lesson scheduling |
| Sports | Sports and games tracking |
| Clubs | Clubs and societies management |
| Activity Log | Full audit trail of changes across the system |
If a module is greyed out and cannot be toggled, it may not be included in your current subscription plan. Contact Elimu Bora support to discuss upgrading your plan.