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School fee management made clearer

Manage school fees and
parent balancesterm invoicesexpected revenueclass collectionsparent balancesfrom one simple workspace.

WardBalance helps private schools replace scattered spreadsheets, bank alerts, WhatsApp messages, and manual records with one organized finance workspace.

Built for nursery, primary, and secondary schools managing real school fee operations.

https://app.wardbalance.com.ng
Live finance dashboard

Bursar Workspace

Term 2, 2025/2026

Expected Revenue

₦12,500,000

Collected

₦8,750,000

Outstanding

₦3,750,000

Pending Verify

12

Collection Progress70%
Verification Queue
1 pending approval
PROOF

Tunde Johnson

₦120,000

JSS 2A • 1st Term Tuition

Ref: GTB-TRSF-8492019482

Fee Item Catalogue
Class Fee Templates
Automatic Invoices
Naira Currency Formatting
Manual Payment Recording
Audit Log Recording
WhatsApp Invoice Invites
Flutterwave Payment Links
Bursar & Owner Roles
Session & Term Locking
Fee Item Catalogue
Class Fee Templates
Automatic Invoices
Naira Currency Formatting
Manual Payment Recording
Audit Log Recording
WhatsApp Invoice Invites
Flutterwave Payment Links
Bursar & Owner Roles
Session & Term Locking

HOW IT WORKS

Start managing school fees in four simple steps.

01

Create your workspace

Sign up, choose a plan, and set up your school profile.

02

Add your school structure

Set up classes, students, parents, and parent-to-ward links.

03

Build fees and invoices

Create fee templates and generate invoices for the right students, classes, terms, or sessions.

04

Track payments clearly

Record payments, issue receipts, monitor outstanding balances, and view reports.

Features

Everything your school needs to manage fees with confidence.

From fee setup to receipts and reports — every tool your bursar, owner, and administrator needs, in one connected workspace.

Fee Setup

Create tuition fees, PTA fees, transport fees, discounts, and class-based templates.

Invoice Management

Generate clear student invoices with fee breakdowns, due dates, payment status, and balances.

Parent Balance Tracking

See what each parent owes, which child the balance belongs to, and what has already been paid.

Payment Recording

Record offline payments such as cash, POS, cheque, and bank transfer without losing traceability.

Receipts and Payment History

Keep a clear record of confirmed payments and receipts for students, parents, and school teams.

Reports and Visibility

View revenue summaries, outstanding balances, debtors, class collections, and payment activity.

Coming Soon

Parent Portal

Give parents a simple way to view wards, invoices, payment status, and receipts.

Audit Trail

Track important financial actions such as invoice generation, payment recording, fee changes, and receipt creation.

Fee Catalog

Flexibility to model every fee item.

Configure mandatory tuition, termly levies, optional clubs, or one-off items. WardBalance handles any Nigerian school fee structure cleanly.

13 of 8
mandatoryPer Term

Tuition Fee (Primary)

Core educational tuition fee applied to Primary 1 - Primary 6 class levels.

Amount₦120,000
mandatoryPer Term

Tuition Fee (Secondary)

Core educational tuition fee applied to JSS1 - SSS3 class levels.

Amount₦180,000
mandatoryPer Term

PTA Levy

Parent-Teacher Association development levy charged per family.

Amount₦10,000
optionalPer Term

School Bus Service

Optional transportation service charge for round-trip daily transit.

Amount₦35,000
mandatoryPer Session

Textbooks & Stationery

Full set of curriculum textbooks, notebooks, and learning accessories.

Amount₦45,000
mandatoryOne-Off

School Uniforms (Set)

Official school uniform set, house sportswear, and accessories.

Amount₦25,000
optionalPer Term

STEM & Robotics Club

Optional weekend extra-curricular coding and robotics curriculum.

Amount₦15,000
mandatoryOne-Off

Graduation Levy

One-off administrative and ceremony charge for final term students.

Amount₦30,000

Built for school teams

Designed for the people who manage school finance every day.

School Owners

Get a clear, real-time view of expected revenue, collected payments, and outstanding balances across the entire school.

Bursars

Record payments, confirm balances, manage receipts, and eliminate manual Excel reconciliation headaches.

Administrators

Manage student enrolment records, parent accounts, classes, and fee setups without duplicate or disconnected data.

Portal Soon

Parents

Access a dedicated portal to view invoices, track payment status, download receipts, and follow ward financial logs.

The Difference is Clear

School fee tracking should not feel this scattered.

Many schools still manage fee records across notebooks, Excel sheets, payment screenshots, bank alerts, and WhatsApp follow-ups. This makes it difficult to know who has paid, who still owes, and which child each payment belongs to.

Without WardBalance

  • Scattered records

    Payment information sits in too many places, making reconciliation slow and stressful.

  • Unclear balances

    Bursars and school owners struggle to see accurate balances per student, parent, class, or term.

  • Manual follow-up

    Receipts, reminders, and payment confirmation often take too much administrative time.

  • Limited visibility

    School leaders need a clearer view of expected revenue, collected revenue, and outstanding balances.

Result: Slow administrative processes, payment disputes, and manual reconciliation stress.

With WardBalance

  • Class-Based Fee Templates

    Set up class-based fees and optional charges once per term.

  • Automated Invoices

    Generate student invoices for each term or session in a single click.

  • Manual & Online Payments

    Record cash, POS, cheque, and bank transfer payments dynamically.

  • Real-Time Balance Tracking

    Track balances by student, parent, class, and school instantly.

  • Instant Digital Receipts

    Create receipt records for confirmed payments automatically.

  • Flutterwave Ready

    Prepare schools for secure, integrated parent payment links.

Result: Fully traceable school revenue, instant confirmations, and smooth financial management.

Start with WardBalance

Free to start. No credit card required.

PRICING

Simple, predictable plans for every school

Start for free and scale as your school grows. No credit card required.

Starter

Perfect for testing the waters and managing your first class.

₦0Free forever
Key Features
  • 1 School workspace
  • Up to 50 students
  • 1 Admin / bursar account
  • Create custom fee library
  • Track parent outstanding balances
  • Record manual payment transactions
  • Basic receipts & report summaries
Recommended

Pro

For active schools needing advanced operations and staff tools.

₦50,000per term
Key Features
  • Everything in Starter
  • Up to 500 students
  • Up to 5 staff user accounts
  • Class fee templates
  • Invoices batch generation
  • Discounts & optional activities
  • Debtors list & collection summaries
  • Immutable audit log trail

Group

Built for multi-branch schools and educational groups.

CustomContact sales
Key Features
  • Everything in Pro
  • Multiple school branches
  • Group-level consolidated reports
  • Dedicated database workspace
  • Guided bursar training & support
  • Custom system integration

Note on plan limits: Freemium supports up to 50 students, and Business supports up to 500 students. Paid plans are currently waived during our launch phase — pricing will be activated as we grow.

Have questions about pricing? See our FAQ

Trust and clarity

Every naira is traceable. Every action is logged.

WardBalance is designed around clear records, role-aware access, parent-to-ward visibility, invoice-specific payments, and financial activity history.

Role-aware access for school teams

Grant specific permissions to owners, bursars, accountants, and administrators safely.

Invoice-specific payment tracking

Every payment is mapped directly to a line-item invoice, preventing calculation disputes.

Parent-to-ward balance visibility

Keep parents informed of outstanding totals across all of their children in one dashboard.

Payment and receipt history

View full chronological payment records and print or share digital receipts instantly on confirmation.

Audit trail for sensitive actions

An immutable ledger tracks every edit, payment recorded, invoice generated, or discount applied.

Flutterwave payment readiness

Enforces signature webhook hashes and verified statuses for automatic, secure settlement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can't find your answer? Book a demo and we'll walk you through it.

Yes. You can create a school workspace and start with the Starter plan. Schools that need guided setup or multi-branch support can book a demo.
No. WardBalance focuses on school fee operations. It does not handle CBT, attendance, results, timetable, payroll, LMS, hostel, inventory, or AI features.
Yes. A parent can be linked to multiple wards and can view invoices, balances, payment status, and receipts for each child separately.
Yes. Schools can record cash, POS, cheque, and bank transfer payments so bursars can track payments even when parents pay outside online checkout.
WardBalance is designed with Flutterwave payment readiness. Online payment flows can be enabled where payment setup is configured.
Yes. Multi-school or multi-branch setup is available through the Group plan. We recommend booking a demo so the structure can be configured properly.
Yes. Schools can start with a simple plan and upgrade as their student population, staff team, and reporting needs grow.
Yes. Depending on your plan, you can add school staff and assign access based on their responsibilities.

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