SIS
In Japanese: SIS (gakusei joho shisutemu)
Definition
A Student Information System (SIS) centrally manages student information such as records, attendance and grades; the term is used mainly in English-speaking contexts.
In more detail
It is close to the Japanese concepts of an academic affairs system or school management system.
It handles information across the student lifecycle.
Short for Student Information System: the core system handling enrolment, registration, grades, attendance and fees.
In Japanese the closest words are 学務システム (universities and vocational schools) and 学校管理システム (any type of school). You will meet the term when researching products from outside Japan.
In Classio
Classio is a school management system that keeps attendance, grades, fees, certificates and communication on the same record around enrolment. Names by type of school and how to choose are explained in our guide.
See also
Related terms
- Student record management
Student record management accurately records and maintains student information — names, enrollment status, admission and graduation.
- LMS
An LMS (Learning Management System) supports the operation of online learning — delivering materials, collecting assignments and recording results.
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