There are many reasons why a school should consider using KAMAR as their Student Management System, whether the school is primary, intermediate, secondary or area school.
There are many things in KAMAR that can also be found in other SMS's. So why is KAMAR so special?
With almost 50 years of combined teaching experience on staff, we know how schools work and what schools need, and we have built KAMAR with this in mind - logical and easy to use so busy teachers can quickly do what needs to be done and move on with what
truly matters in their school day - their students.
It doesn't matter what type of school, KAMAR is always the best fit! There are so many useful areas in KAMAR that work for all schools that make needing some other third party products redundant. So while KAMAR may be more expensive than other SMSs,
schools can save money by using what they would already be paying for in KAMAR. For example, many of our schools made the decision to use KAMAR’s Reception area instead of the visitor sign in software they were paying for separately. Similarly,
many of our schools use KAMAR’s Relief area to make managing teacher absences and the relief needed to cover them.
Our New Zealand based Support Team are ready and waiting to assist schools in getting the best out of KAMAR. They make it their personal mission to see each and every customer inquiry through to a successful resolution.
Support
Second to none
You can contact our expert Support Team using phone, email or online chat.
KAMAR is designed to be easy to use, but there are still times you may need a hand and so our New Zealand based Support Team are available Monday to Friday, from 7:30am to 5:00pm.
For the occasions when you want dedicated training, we provide remote or on-site training options.
We also run great training events throughout the year, such as our Annual Conference and smaller workshops catered at a range of needs such as Timetabling, Financial, Deans and Heads of Department.
Cloud or Self Hosted
The only SMS in New Zealand that truly gives you the choice
In this day and age where technology comes with range of options to suit a range of needs, KAMAR is at the cutting edge!

Regardless of which option you choose, you can access to KAMAR in a browser on any web-connected device - from anywhere in the world! Or use a dedicated desktop application, as long as you have an internet connection.
The choice is yours!
Web Browser or Desktop Application
Choose your preferred method of access with ease
At home, at school or somewhere else in the world, cloud or self hosted - experience the ultimate in flexibility without sacrificing security and data integrity. Whether it's desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smart phone, your staff can
access KAMAR using the tool of their choice.
Fully Integrated
The SMS that has it all in one spot
Schools are big, busy places and there are always lots of jobs that need to be done. KAMAR comes with a comprehensive set of tools that schools can use to get those jobs done - a true one-stop shop!
Whether it's a Secondary, Intermediate, Area or Primary school, the Timetable is the foundation the school stands on - and so it is within KAMAR. The timetabling functionality is fully integrated throughout all areas of KAMAR, feeding information
into just about everything else - from Calendar, Attendance, Markbooks, Financial, Teacher Relief, Reporting, Events Planner ... and many other areas!
Data flows seamlessly between all parts of KAMAR in real time. Update the details for a student on one device and watch as the screen automatically refreshes on another device. Enter attendance, publish an assessment result (and so on) and it can be instantly
available for students/caregivers to see.
Evolution
Solid foundations, ready for what's coming
While KAMAR has been around for over 25 years, it's continuing to grow and change as technology evolves. The core technology (Claris, a subsidiary of Apple Inc.) KAMAR is built on enables quick adaptation and development to meet the demands of tomorrow,
today. This same technology allows us to easily design once and deploy on both web or desktop environments simultaneously, for a truly seamless user experience.
Ease of Use
Designed by New Zealand Teachers, Built for New Zealand Schools
A lot of thought, discussion and consultation is carried out by the KAMAR team regarding the look and feel of KAMAR - the system works in way that schools and teachers understand. Users can switch between a web browser or the desktop application with
ease.
The areas of KAMAR have been organised into a set of navigation menus, so getting around in KAMAR is easy. Key menus for teaching staff are:
- Students - information and actions which relate to students: Learning Support, Communications, Details and others.
- Teachers - information and actions which relate to staff: Teacher Details, Notices, Resource Booking system and others.
- Attendance - rolls for today's classes.
- Markbook - record assessment data and comments about the progress of the students they teach.
- Reporting - view and print selected information from KAMAR: Student & Staff Lists, Statistics, Results, Progress Reports and others.
Dynamic Timetabling Tools
Bespoke timetable construction
The timetable sits at the heart of a school's daily operation, and no two schools do things quite the same. Our exceptional timetabling tools let you build custom timetable solutions that fit your school.
We believe in giving schools all of the tools we can to facilitate excellence in school administration, markbooks and reporting. So we have added many useful areas so schools can put all of their proverbial eggs into one basket - the KAMAR one!
Interested in KAMAR?
Does KAMAR sound like the Student Management System for your school? Interested in exploring the system more? Then please contact the Helpdesk to arrange a demonstration!
Phone: 07 575 2627
Email: support@kamar.nz