ManageBac
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What is ManageBac
ManageBac is a cloud-based learning management system designed primarily for K–12 international schools, with a focus on International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes. It supports teaching and learning workflows such as unit planning, assignments, grading, reporting, and student portfolios, and it includes tools for programme-specific requirements like ATL skills and CAS tracking. Schools typically use it to centralize curriculum documentation and assessment evidence across departments and year groups. The product differentiates through its IB-aligned curriculum and assessment workflows rather than general-purpose corporate training features.
IB programme-aligned workflows
ManageBac includes structures and terminology aligned to IB programmes, such as unit planning elements, ATL skills, and CAS/Service learning tracking. This reduces the need for schools to adapt a generic LMS to IB-specific processes. It also supports evidence collection and documentation that schools use for internal monitoring and programme requirements. For IB-focused schools, this alignment can shorten implementation time compared with more general LMS platforms.
Integrated curriculum and assessment
The platform combines curriculum planning, assignment workflows, and assessment/gradebook functions in one system. Teachers can link learning objectives and unit plans to tasks and assessment evidence, supporting more consistent documentation across classes. This integrated approach can reduce reliance on separate tools for curriculum mapping and assessment tracking. It is particularly relevant for schools that need auditable curriculum records alongside student performance data.
School-wide reporting and oversight
ManageBac provides administrative visibility into teaching plans, assessment timelines, and student progress across cohorts. Schools can use reporting and dashboards to monitor completion of required programme components and to support academic leadership oversight. Centralized records help with continuity when staff change and when students move between year groups. This is a common requirement in multi-campus or highly standardized academic programmes.
Less suited for corporate training
ManageBac is built for school teaching and learning rather than employee training, certifications, or extended enterprise learning. Organizations looking for features common in corporate LMS products (e.g., sales enablement, customer training portals, advanced e-commerce) may find gaps. Even within education, institutions focused on higher education-style course delivery may prefer different paradigms. Fit depends strongly on K–12 school workflows and programme structures.
IB-centric terminology and setup
Schools not running IB programmes may need to adapt the platform’s structures and language to fit local curricula. This can add configuration effort and training overhead for staff. Some teams may find that the system’s planning and reporting models assume IB-style documentation. As a result, non-IB schools may not realize the same value from the built-in workflows.
Integration needs vary by district
Schools often require integrations with identity providers, student information systems, and productivity suites. The level of effort and available connectors can vary by a school’s existing stack and data governance requirements. Where deep SIS synchronization or highly customized reporting is required, additional implementation work may be needed. Buyers should validate integration scope and data flows during evaluation.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| ManageBac+ (core subscription) | Custom pricing — annual subscription; price varies with total enrolled students (contact sales for a quote) | Curriculum planning, assessment & reporting, gradebook, CAS & service learning, IB & other curricula integrations, global hosting & data protection (ISO/IEC 27001); invoices raised annually; standard payment terms net 30; multi-year discounts available. |
| ManageBac+ Passport | Custom pricing — annual subscription; price varies with total enrolled students (contact sales for a quote) | Bundled package of Faria services (Passport) for DP/CP; fully integrated services; Passport is annually subscribed and pricing varies by student count; 30-day self-service trial can be enabled via Services Manager. |
| ManageBac+ Standard / Pro (module tiers available via Services Manager) | Custom pricing — annual subscription; price varies with total enrolled students (contact sales for a quote) | ManageBac modules (Standard, Pro) can be trialed and enabled through the Services Manager. Trials are self-service (30 days); upgrades can be applied pro‑rata mid-cycle. |
| AssessPrep (add-on assessment product) | Custom pricing — annual subscription; price varies with total enrolled students (contact sales for a quote) | AI-powered assessment add-on integrated with ManageBac; free 30-day trial can be enabled via Services Manager; sold as an annual subscription with pricing based on student numbers. |
Seller details
Faria Education Group
Hong Kong
2006
Private
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