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Overview
Gibbon helps schools streamline administrative and learning workflows through flexible planning, attendance, and assessment tools. While the self-hosted architecture requires technical maintenance, its comprehensive student database ensures accurate tracking and collaboration. Overall, it is a robust solution for educators seeking complete control over their school management systems.
Gibbon Specifications
- Activity Dashboard
- Asynchronous Learning
- Activity Tracking
- Access Controls/Permissions
Gibbon Features
Planner
The software enables teachers to cut planning time using Smart Blocks and multimedia integration. Users can assign homework, link tasks to the Markbook, and share plans with parents. This feature supports curriculum mapping and peer assessment, offering a collaborative environment for managing lessons and student engagement effectively.
Attendance Tracking
This feature allows staff to take rapid attendance for classes or form groups. Users can analyze student history to spot absence patterns and manage future leave requests. The platform empowers parents to view attendance records in real-time, ensuring better communication regarding student safety and daily participation.
Timetable
Gibbon software displays personalized schedules for staff and students, making it easy to locate classes and facilities. The platform integrates with Google Calendars to show events in a single dynamic overlay. Users can also book rooms and view resource availability directly, simplifying daily school logistics management.
Application Forms
The platform enables schools to accept public applications through secure online forms. Users can manage a priority-based queue and process admissions with simple accept or reject actions. This feature automates account creation for new students and parents, significantly reducing manual administrative work during the enrollment period.
Formal Assessment
Users can capture details of internal and external assessments, including default CATS tests, to track student progress. The software allows teachers to convert scores to a school-wide scale for consistent analysis. This feature automatically calculates value-added scores based on Markbook data, helping educators evaluate student performance with greater precision.
Pros And Cons of Gibbon
Pros
Designed by teachers for educator workflows
Unified access for students, parents, staff
Multilingual support including RTL languages out-of-the-box
Cons
Limited commercial support options available
Older frontend may lack modern responsiveness
Gibbon Reviews
Total 2 reviews
4.5
All reviews are from verified customers
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Share your experience
Richard
Computer Software, 11-50 employees
Free Trial
“Efficient and highly recommended!”
Pros
It's efficient, easy to use and definitely something I'd recommend to others :)
Cons
Getting familiar with it can be a little challenging at first but overall it's still very good.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Anonymous
Not Specified, N/A employees
More than a year
“flexible school tools for free!”
Pros
It covers a lot of the core features a school management system really needs including attendance, class schedules, dorm management, daily lessons, exams and report cards. The built in report card is not the strongest part but the free report card plugin works really well. Also the software is completely free, quite flexible and simple to install and set up!
Cons
I have not tried the latest version so I cannot say whether it is now responsive for mobile devices. The earlier version was not mobile friendly and did not offer a mobile app. The frontend could also use some improvement and the finance module could be made a little more easy although it is still manageable.
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Ease of use
9
Value for money
9
Customer Support
5
Functionality
7
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of pricing plans does Gibbon offer?
The vendor offers customizable and flexible Gibbon pricing plans. Get a detailed Gibbon cost breakdown tailored to your specific requirements.
What level of support does Gibbon offer?
Gibbon offers support through documentation and support forums.
Who are the typical users of Gibbon?
Gibbon features are used by K-12 schools, home schools, and training and professional development teams.
What other apps does Gibbon integrate with?
Gibbon integrates with G-Suite, Moodle, and Microsoft SSO.
Does Gibbon have a mobile app?
No, Gibbon does not offer a dedicated mobile app.
Does Gibbon offer an API?
No, Gibbon does not offer an API.
What language does Gibbon support?
Gibbon is multilingual and supports over 20 languages, including English.