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What it is

OpenApply supports school admissions from a family's first enquiry through enrolment. Parents can apply and re-enrol, track progress, receive updates and register for school events. It is positioned for international and independent schools, new schools, Greater China schools and school groups. The web application is hosted on OpenApply's servers and requires an internet connection and a modern browser with JavaScript enabled. OpenApply says application forms are built within 24–48 hours and typical implementation takes 4–6 weeks. Listed integrations include payment services such as Flywire, Alipay, WeChat and Stripe, alongside school systems including PowerSchool and iSAMS. Schools can export applicant and family information in PDF and Excel CSV formats; all stored information is exportable. A public API provides access to data and files. OpenApply says it is ISO 27001 compliant and encrypts data between users and its systems with SSL by default. Pricing is on request, with subscription fees based on enrolled student numbers. A free plan is listed, while the School Group Dashboard is an optional paid upgrade.

Spec sheet

Purpose
OpenApply supports the admissions process from first enquiry through enrolment for families and schools.Read 1 Oct 2026 · openapply.com
API
OpenApply offers a public API for schools to access data and files securely.Read 1 Oct 2026 · help.openapply.com
Integrations
The product lists integrations including Flywire, Alipay, WeChat, Stripe, PayPal, Braintree, CyberSource, PowerSchool, iSAMS, Finalsite, Engage, ManageBac+, I-DAT, WeChat SSO, SAO and Baidu Map.Read 1 Oct 2026 · openapply.com
Security
OpenApply states it is ISO 27001 compliant and encrypts data between users and its systems with SSL by default.Read 1 Oct 2026 · openapply.com
Compliance
Faria states its systems follow GDPR, PIPEDA, COPPA, UK DPA 2018 and Chinese Cybersecurity Law requirements.Read 1 Oct 2026 · openapply.com
Support
OpenApply provides email support 24 hours a day Monday through Friday and free one-to-one online setup training.Read 1 Oct 2026 · openapply.com
Headquarters
San Francisco, California, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · openapply.com
Data export
Applicant and family information can be exported in PDF and Excel CSV formats, and all stored information is exportable.Read 1 Oct 2026 · openapply.com
Hosting
OpenApply is hosted on Amazon Web Services; mainland China accounts are hosted in Beijing and other accounts in Montreal.Read 1 Oct 2026 · openapply.com
Implementation
OpenApply builds application forms within 24–48 hours and says typical implementation takes 4–6 weeks.Read 1 Oct 2026 · openapply.com
Optional module limit
The School Group Dashboard is an optional paid upgrade.Read 1 Oct 2026 · openapply.com
Parent features
Parents can apply and re-enrol, track progress, receive updates and register for school events.Read 1 Oct 2026 · openapply.com
Platform delivery
OpenApply is a web-based application hosted on its servers and requires an internet connection and modern browser with JavaScript enabled.Read 1 Oct 2026 · openapply.com
School audience
OpenApply is positioned for international schools, independent schools, new schools, Greater China schools and school groups.Read 1 Oct 2026 · openapply.com
Support availability
The product homepage advertises support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through email and its Help Centre.Read 1 Oct 2026 · openapply.com

Plans and prices

2-year subscription Price not published 2 years paid upfront 5% discount · fees based on enrolled student numbers Read 1 Oct 2026 · openapply.com
3-year subscription Price not published 3 years paid upfront 10% discount · fees based on enrolled student numbers Read 1 Oct 2026 · openapply.com
Annual school subscription Price not published annually in advance schools · fees based on enrolled student numbers · non-refundable Read 1 Oct 2026 · openapply.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Parents can track applications and register for events
  • Stored information can be exported
  • Offers a public API for school data and files
  • Application forms built within 24–48 hours

Limits

  • Requires an internet connection and modern browser
  • Pricing is available on request
  • School Group Dashboard is a paid upgrade

Who it suits

OpenApply suits international and independent schools, new schools, Greater China schools and school groups managing admissions through enrolment. Its parent features support applications, re-enrolment and progress updates.

Verdict

OpenApply covers family-facing admissions tasks alongside school review, decision and enrolment workflows. Schools should account for its web access requirements and request pricing based on enrolled student numbers.

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