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OpenApply
San Francisco, California, United States
What it is
OpenApply is a web-based admissions platform for schools, covering the process from a family’s first enquiry through enrolment. It is positioned for international schools, independent schools, new schools, Greater China schools, and school groups. Parents can submit applications and re-enrolment information, follow progress, receive updates, and register for school events. Schools can use applicant communications, review, decision, enrolment, document collection, and SIS integration features. OpenApply builds application forms within 24–48 hours and says typical implementation takes 4–6 weeks. Listed integrations include Flywire, Alipay, WeChat, Stripe, PayPal, Braintree, CyberSource, PowerSchool, iSAMS, Finalsite, Engage, ManageBac+, I-DAT, WeChat SSO, SAO, and Baidu Map. Applicant and family information can be exported in PDF or Excel CSV formats, and all stored information is exportable. The service runs on OpenApply’s servers, requires internet access and a modern JavaScript-enabled browser, and offers a public API.
For and against
For
- Supports applications through enrolment
- Parent progress tracking and event registration
- PDF and Excel CSV exports
- Public API for data and files
- Free plan listed
Against
- Pricing is available only on request
- Requires internet and JavaScript-enabled browser
- School Group Dashboard costs extra
- Annual subscription is non-refundable
The verdict
OpenApply brings admissions workflows, parent communication, integrations, and exports into one web service. Schools should request pricing and confirm whether its browser requirement and optional modules fit their setup.
Who it suits
OpenApply suits schools managing admissions for families, including international, independent, new, Greater China schools, and school groups. It also fits teams needing parent updates, workflow controls, integrations, and exportable records.
Plans and prices
2-year subscription
5% discount · fees based on enrolled student numbers
Read 1 Oct 2026 · openapply.com
3-year subscription
10% discount · fees based on enrolled student numbers
Read 1 Oct 2026 · openapply.com
Annual school subscription
schools · fees based on enrolled student numbers · non-refundable
Read 1 Oct 2026 · openapply.com
On the record
- API
- OpenApply offers a public API for schools to access data and files securely.help.openapply.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Compliance
- Faria states its systems follow GDPR, PIPEDA, COPPA, UK DPA 2018 and Chinese Cybersecurity Law requirements.openapply.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Data export
- Applicant and family information can be exported in PDF and Excel CSV formats, and all stored information is exportable.openapply.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Hosting
- OpenApply is hosted on Amazon Web Services; mainland China accounts are hosted in Beijing and other accounts in Montreal.openapply.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Implementation
- OpenApply builds application forms within 24–48 hours and says typical implementation takes 4–6 weeks.openapply.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- 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.openapply.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Optional module limit
- The School Group Dashboard is an optional paid upgrade.openapply.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Parent features
- Parents can apply and re-enrol, track progress, receive updates and register for school events.openapply.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Platform delivery
- OpenApply is a web-based application hosted on its servers and requires an internet connection and modern browser with JavaScript enabled.openapply.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- OpenApply supports the admissions process from first enquiry through enrolment for families and schools.openapply.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- School audience
- OpenApply is positioned for international schools, independent schools, new schools, Greater China schools and school groups.openapply.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Security
- OpenApply states it is ISO 27001 compliant and encrypts data between users and its systems with SSL by default.openapply.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Support
- OpenApply provides email support 24 hours a day Monday through Friday and free one-to-one online setup training.openapply.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Support availability
- The product homepage advertises support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through email and its Help Centre.openapply.com · read 1 Oct 2026
