The verdict in three sentences
Management software for a higher-education school covering enrolment, grades, timetables and tuition fee payment costs in Lagos in 2026 between 5,000,000 and 14,000,000 FCFA (7,620 to 21,350 EUR), over a 4 to 8 month timeline. The fastest gain is fee collection via Wave/Orange Money payment and automatically-reminded schedules. The parent portal and enrolment digitization also free several administrative FTEs during the back-to-school period.
Price per module in 2026
| Module | Scope | 2026 cost (FCFA) | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolment / admissions | Online files, validation | 1,200,000 - 3,000,000 | 5 - 8 wk |
| Student file / records | Pathways, history, documents | 1,500,000 - 3,500,000 | 6 - 9 wk |
| Grades and transcripts | Entry, boards, PDF transcripts | 1,000,000 - 2,500,000 | 4 - 7 wk |
| Wave/OM fee payment | Schedules, reminders, receipts | 1,500,000 - 3,500,000 | 5 - 8 wk |
| Student / parent portal | Tracking, grades, online payment | 1,000,000 - 2,500,000 | 4 - 7 wk |
| Timetables | Scheduling, rooms, teachers | 1,000,000 - 2,800,000 | 5 - 8 wk |
A school keeping enrolment + records + grades + payment lands around 9,000,000 FCFA.
Impact on fee collection
| Enrolment | Average fees/yr | Total billed (FCFA) | Unpaid before (12%) | Unpaid after (6%) | Cash recovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400 students | 600,000 FCFA | 240,000,000 | 28,800,000 | 14,400,000 | 14,400,000 |
| 700 students | 600,000 FCFA | 420,000,000 | 50,400,000 | 25,200,000 | 25,200,000 |
| 1,000 students | 600,000 FCFA | 600,000,000 | 72,000,000 | 36,000,000 | 36,000,000 |
| 1,500 students | 600,000 FCFA | 900,000,000 | 108,000,000 | 54,000,000 | 54,000,000 |
| 2,200 students | 600,000 FCFA | 1,320,000,000 | 158,400,000 | 79,200,000 | 79,200,000 |
Cutting unpaid fees from 12% to 6%, even a 700-student school recovers 25,200,000 FCFA of cash, several times the software cost. 2026 order of magnitude.
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Mrs. Kone runs a higher-education school in Lagos, 900 students, average fees 650,000 FCFA/yr, i.e. 585,000,000 FCFA billed. Unpaid and late fees reach 13%, i.e. 76,050,000 FCFA permanently outstanding. A Wave/OM payment module with schedules and automated reminders that cuts this rate to 6.5% recovers 38,025,000 FCFA of cash. The full software at 9,000,000 FCFA pays back within the first weeks of the school year, not counting 2 FTEs of admin redeployed away from peak periods.
FAQ
Is Wave and Orange Money payment suited to tuition fees? Yes, it is even ideal: parents pay from their phone, in one go or by instalments, with an automatic receipt. Webhooks confirm each collection and update the balance in real time.
Does a parent portal really improve collection? Yes, by making the outstanding balance and schedule visible at any time, with automatic SMS/WhatsApp reminders. Transparency strongly reduces unintentional lateness.
How long to be operational for the school year? An enrolment + payment core ships in 3 to 4 months; so the project should start before February-March for a comfortable September start.
Can it handle several programs and levels? Yes, the student file handles programs, levels, options and repeats, with transcripts and timetables tailored to each pathway.
What annual maintenance budget? Budget 12 to 18% of development cost, i.e. about 1,100,000 to 1,600,000 FCFA/yr for a 9,000,000 FCFA project, hosting and support included.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your enrolment, priority modules (enrolment, payment, grades) and an indicative budget: we frame the core and the Wave/OM payment. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
