ManageBac vs Holistiq

ManageBac is built for students, parents, teachers, admins and coordinators on-the-go! With multi-curricula support for the full IB Continuum (PYP, MYP, CP, DP), IGCSEs and universally with a Build-your-Own (BYO) model. Students: • Stay organised with key academic deadlines and assessment tasks. • Set goals and build a portfolio with coursework, photos and more. • Manage CAS or service-learning activities with reflections. • Plan projects and communicate with your teachers & advisors. • Browse and reference QuickStart guides for the IB to stay one step ahead. Teachers: • Collaboratively plan your curriculum. • Manage teaching and learning with Stream & Resources. • Share experiences and goal-setting within the Portfolio. • Mark tasks, annotate coursework and submit term grades. • Record attendance and Behaviour & Discipline. Coordinators: • Plan and organise key year group deadlines. • Manage service learning & project-based learning. • Manage exams from start to finish. • Analyse your curriculum and manage term reporting. Parents: • Browse the curriculum alongside teaching & learning within the Portfolio. • Monitor academic progress with grades, teacher comments, and report cards. • Submit attendance excusals and communicate with homeroom advisors. • Collaborate with fellow parents via the Parent-Teacher Association.

Our software has two core features: 1) Co-Curricular Management System (CMS): CMS makes it simple to run your school’s co-curricular activities. From creating clubs and events to managing enrollment, attendance, and communication—everything is handled in one platform. It saves your team critical hours otherwise spent on repetitive clerical tasks, so they can focus on what truly matters: delivering meaningful, high-impact programs for students. With built-in permissions, calendars, and parent access, CMS also reduces costs while keeping your school community connected and organized. 2) Co-Curricular Report (CCR): CCR highlights the real skills students build through activities—such as leadership, collaboration, and emotional intelligence. It tracks participation, evaluates growth, and generates standardized, visually rich reports aligned with global education frameworks. With built-in analytics and real-time updates, CCR helps educators make timely, data-informed decisions. It ensures every student’s effort is recognized and provides parents and future institutions with a trusted, dynamic record of holistic development.