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We build Custom Software for Education

Managing a modern educational institution shouldn’t feel like a constant struggle. At ioSTUDIOS, we build bespoke software designed specifically for your educational needs. From streamlining student management to enhancing curriculum planning and facilitating online learning.

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Why off-the-shelf Education Software falls short

When you’re managing a complex educational institution, generic software just doesn’t cut it. Off-the-shelf education management systems are often built to suit everyone, which usually means they suit no one.

No flexibility

For unique educational needs

Generic systems can’t adapt to your unique curriculum, student demographics, or specialised programs, forcing you to change how you work.

Frustrating integrations

With existing learning platforms or legacy systems

Poor connections between your existing tools create data silos and duplicate work for your administrative and teaching staff.

Poor reporting

And compliance tracking

Limited insights make it difficult to track student performance, spot trends, or ensure regulatory compliance.

Misaligned features

That don’t reflect your educational workflows

You’re paying for features you don’t use, while missing functionality that’s critical to your educational operations.

Time consuming workarounds

For basic production management tasks

Your team wastes hours on manual processes because the software doesn’t handle your specific needs.

Poor user experience

For staff, students, and parents

Clunky interfaces and confusing workflows frustrate users and create resistance to adoption.

Off-the-shelf software

  • Built to cover general education admin, such as student records, attendance, and timetabling
  • Fast to roll out, so staff and students can get started with minimal training
  • Regularly updated to meet evolving compliance and security standards
  • Entry-level options are budget-friendly and ideal for schools needing quick solutions
  • Generic systems often lack tools for your specific curriculum, assessment models, or reporting needs
  • Limited flexibility for unique teaching methods, blended learning, or special educational requirements
  • Customisation options are usually minimal—integrating with existing systems or custom portals can be challenging
  • You don’t own the source code or IP, so you’re at the mercy of the provider’s development schedule and support priorities

Bespoke software

  • Tailored to your institution’s unique curriculum, learning journeys, assessment frameworks, and reporting requirements
  • Seamlessly integrates with your chosen LMS, VLE, MIS, or third-party platforms, supporting a unified digital environment
  • Enables innovative features—custom portals for parents, student wellbeing tracking, or adaptive learning for SEN students
  • Can provide a genuine competitive edge for academies, colleges, or private schools by supporting your unique approach
  • Full ownership of the code and IP means your data and future plans are always under your control
  • Supported and enhanced through an SLA with ioSTUDIOS’s education technology team
  • Higher initial costs and a longer development timeline, but results in a system that matches your educational vision perfectly

Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Many educational institutions come to us after trying multiple systems that never quite clicked with how they actually work.

Ready to get started?

At ioSTUDIOS, we believe in creating business changing custom made software that meets your businesses requirements.

Whether you’re a small business looking to streamline it’s processes or a large enterprise seeking a system-led competitive edge, our development team is on hand to create a solution that will enhance and evolve your company.

Let’s talk.

We’re here to help and are hapy to answer any queries you may have.

Software built around your Educational Institution

Every educational institution is different – so why settle for the same software? We design and build bespoke software solutions that match how you already operate, with features shaped by your needs.

Student information system

Manage student records, attendance, grades, and other key information in one centralised system.

Curriculum management

Create, organise, and manage curriculum with tools that align with educational standards and learning objectives.

Learning management system

Deliver engaging online learning experiences with interactive content, assessments, and progress tracking.

Document management

Centralise all educational documents with version control, e-signatures, and compliance tracking.

Student & parent portals

Provide secure access for students and parents to view relevant information and submit requests.

Analytics & teporting

Generate tailored reports on student performance, attendance, and other key metrics.

Accounting software

Seamless integration with Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and other accounting platforms for accurate financial tracking.

Learning platforms

Connect with Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas, and other learning management systems to streamline course delivery.

Communication tools

Integrate with email, SMS, and messaging platforms for streamlined student and parent communication.

Compliance systems

Connect with compliance databases to ensure all educational programs meet current regulations and certifications.

CRM systems

Integrate with your existing CRM to maintain a single source of truth for all student and alumni relationships.

Legacy systems

Custom API development to connect with your existing proprietary or legacy software systems.

Student App

  • Access course materials and assignments on the go
  • Receive notifications for important dates and deadlines
  • Communicate with teachers and classmates
  • Track grades and academic progress
  • Access campus resources and support services

Teacher Dashboard App

  • Manage student attendance and grades
  • Create and assign homework and assessments
  • Communicate with students and parents
  • Access student performance analytics
  • Manage course materials and resources

Cross-Platform Compatibility

All our mobile solutions are developed for both iOS and Android platforms, with responsive web applications that work on any device. We can advise on the best approach for your specific needs during our discovery process.

“Every feature is designed around your exact workflow — no bloat, no unnecessary tabs, just pure efficiency.”

From Concept to Code – Our Proven Process

We don’t just build software. We partner with transport companies to shape the right solution from day one. Our agile process means you get a system that works exactly how you need it to.

Discovery & Definition

We listen to your business requirements and objectives to decipher what is the optimal approach and whether any RnD is required.

A definition of the system is then established and showcased via a range of discovery resources.

Style Guide, Prototyping & User Stories

Key outputs of Discovery include a full UX prototype, with a complete UI style guide, that achieves a 95%+ life-like visual of your solution.

User stories will accompany this, to provide clarity for any debatable logic and functions.

Software Development

Once the outputs from Discovery are signed-off, our Development Team will begin iteratively building your solution out in code, in Development.

This will be led by a Technical Lead, who issues briefing cards and conducts daily catch-ups.

Internal QA & UAT

To achieve a robust solution that meets the brief, our Development Team will test their own work, followed by a full review by a QA Specialist.

After this a UAT Plan is issued, enabling our client to efficiently complete a full UAT exercise.

Deployment & Go-Live

Once the UAT site has been signed off a Deployment date and time will be scheduled – in which we will make the solution operational.

As part of this hosting config. and roll-back/contingency options will be explored and agreed.

Ongoing Support & Maintenance

After launch, our well trusted and highly regarded Support Team will be on hand to assist with any ad-hoc bug fixing, user issues and technical upgrades.

Any new system additions and/or changes can also be explored in a new project.

SUCCESS sTORY

Case Study: Powering the Future of Online Learning: How we brought a Vision to Life

See how our custom solutions have transformed Education businesses like yours.

The challenge.

To meet the growing demand for safe and secure online learning, Standing Out partnered with us to revolutionise the digital classroom by creating an immersive, revenue-generating platform that transforms how students and teachers engage remotely.

The solution.

To create an engaging online learning environment, the ioSTUDIOS team designed the platform with a real-time, interactive digital classroom at its core, offering tools like multi-user screenshare, video streaming, Google Drive integration, messaging, whiteboarding, and personalisation features. This was delivered through a SaaS model where tutors can build and sell courses via a marketplace accessed by students and parents.

The result.

With the platform, ioSTUDIOS realised Standing Out’s vision of a scalable, end-to-end digital classroom designed for global impact with affordable, monetised education, flexible revenue streams, and intuitive tools that empower tutors to teach entire classrooms and manage settings and data with ease.

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Frequently asked questions

If you have any questions then don’t hesitate to contact us or please feel free to read our FAQs

Why work with ioSTUDIOS?

We’re a UK-based software team with 16+ years of experience developing business-changing platforms in sectors like metalworks, manufacturing, and engineering. We turn your processes into powerful, digital tools – built for the real world of precision components, angles, cuts, and deadlines.

16+ years experience

Over 16 years of software development experience across industries, including transport and logistics.

UK based team

An award-winning, UK-based team of inhouse specialists – no outsourcing to ensure quality and communication.

End to end delivery

Complete service from UX design to QA testing and post-launch support with a dedicated team.

Scalable solutions

Future proof systems that grow with your fleet and adapt as your needs evolve over time.

Transparent approach

Clear communication, regular updates, and a dedicated product owner throughout your project.

Proven ROI

Track record in delivering ROI focused, process-improving platforms that pay for themselves.

Based in Solihull,
Birmingham

From our Solihull base in Birmingham, we serve clients across the UK – helping businesses like yours embrace digital transformation through bespoke software that truly delivers.

Based in Solihull, Birmingham

From our Solihull base in Birmingham, we serve clients across the UK – helping businesses like yours embrace digital transformation through bespoke software that truly delivers.

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