Apply to Join the School Management Institute

Part 1: Personal Information

Your contact details so we can reach you

Note: SMI does not offer grants, loans, or financial support. We are a training institute that teaches school owners how to build and run schools that thrive in the modern era.

First name *

Last name *

Email address *

Phone number *

Passport photo *

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City *

State *

Part 2: School Information

Tell us about the institution you lead

School name *

School country *

School state *

School address *

School type * (select all that apply)

Creche / Nursery Primary Junior Secondary Senior Secondary Tertiary

School ownership *

Your role at the school *

When making a major decision for your school, how do you decide? *

Students currently enrolled *

Years in operation *

Where is your school located? *

How would you describe your parent community? *

Exposed parents are typically educated, professionally employed, tech-confident, and open to modern school systems. Unexposed parents tend to prefer traditional communication styles and may need more guidance when new tools or approaches are introduced.

Part 3: Challenges & Technology

Help us understand where your school is right now

What is the biggest challenge you face running your school right now, asides money? *

SMI is a training school — we don't give money, we only provide training.

How do parents currently receive updates and reports from your school? *

Tell us about a significant change you made at your school that required parents to adjust or buy in. *

Why do you want to join the School Management Institute? *

Does your school currently use any software or digital tools to manage operations? *

How comfortable are you personally with using technology tools for your school? *

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Part 4: Goals & Commitment

Help us understand where you want to take your school

What does success look like for your school 12 months from now? *

The program runs virtually via Zoom on weekday evenings or weekends. Do you have reliable internet access? *

How did you hear about SMI? *

Were you referred by someone? (optional)

If you clicked someone's invitation link, this is already filled in for you.

Is there anything else you'd like us to know about you or your school? (optional)

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Part 1: Personal Information

Part 2: School Information

Part 3: Challenges & Technology

Part 4: Goals & Commitment