iSAMS celebrates 20 years of innovation and growth in school management software
iSAMS, the industry-leading provider of cloud-based school management software, is proud to mark its 20th anniversary this year. Since launching commercially in 2005, iSAMS has grown from a sixth-form school project into a trusted, global EdTech leader serving over 1,700 schools in more than 90 countries. Visit info.isams.com/20 to see our 20 year timeline of events.
A legacy of firsts
Founded with a mission to modernise how schools manage and share data, iSAMS was the first to introduce a fully web-based school management system. With initial support from Rugby School and Warwick School, iSAMS quickly gained momentum by delivering new and impactful school solutions. This system growth began with the core foundations such as curriculum, assessments, and admissions management, and rapidly expanded to include HR, parent and student portals, and cloud hosting – offering a fully secure and holistic solution for the entire school community.
By 2011, iSAMS became the first school management software provider to offer mobile apps for teachers, enabling educators to access student data and take registers on the go. This mobile-first approach laid the foundation for widespread adoption across Independent and International schools.
A growing global presence
The years that followed saw expansive growth for iSAMS. From early adoption in Asia and the Middle East, iSAMS continued to expand into international markets, including the most recent developments focused on the needs of the Australian education system. The solution now supports IB, UK, ACARA and US curricula, ensuring flexibility for a diverse global user base.
Milestones such as the launch of iFinance (2018), the introduction of the Marketplace and API-driven integrations, and joining IRIS Software Group (2020) have helped iSAMS maintain its reputation as the most complete school management solution on the market.
Recent highlights
In the past two years alone, iSAMS has:
- Reached over 1.6 million student profiles managed worldwide.
- Launched iSAMS Central, a powerful data analytics platform with AI-driven Q&A features.
- Won Best EdTech Product at the Global EdTech Awards 2024.
- Achieved ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certifications.
- Released tools such as Parent Cloud Portal, Reports Designer, and Auto Debits for streamlined fee billing.
- Announced Stripe integration for seamless payments for international schools.
- Expanded its curriculum offerings for US and ACARA (AUS) curriculum support.
Looking ahead
As the software celebrates two decades of success, iSAMS remains committed to empowering schools through intuitive, secure, and scalable EdTech. The company’s vision for the future is rooted in simplifying school operations, enhancing communication, and providing actionable insights to school leaders parents, and administrators alike.
“From two partner schools to 1,700 and counting, the journey of iSAMS reflects a relentless focus on innovation and customer-driven development,” said Simon Freeman, Managing Director of IRIS Education. “We are immensely proud of what we’ve achieved and excited about what’s next.”
For more information about iSAMS’ 20-year journey, visit info.isams.com/20.