Academic Structure Configuration
The Academic Structure defines the curriculum hierarchy and progression paths for students. It maps out the "stages" of learning provided by your institution.
Hierarchy Tiers
EducaSphere uses a highly configurable three-tier model:
1. Education Cycles
These are the broad phases of education.
- Examples: Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Undergraduate, Postgraduate.
- Attributes: Tracks the standard Age Range (Min/Max) for each cycle.
2. Programmes
Specific courses of study or tracks within a cycle.
- Examples: National Curriculum, International Baccalaureate (IB), Engineering Track.
- Attributes:
- Duration: Number of years required to complete.
- Credit Hours: For tertiary institutions, the total credits needed for certification.
3. Education Levels
The individual "Grades" or "Years" within a programme.
- Attributes:
- Sequence Number: The numerical order of the level (Critical for promotions).
- Programme Eligibility: Toggles if this level allows for specialized programmes.
Progression Logic
The Sequence Number on Education Levels is the engine behind student advancement.
- Level 1 flows into Level 2, and so on.
- The system uses these sequences to suggest the "Next Level" during the end-of-year promotion cycle.
💡 Pro-Tips & Notes
Setting an Age Range on Cycles and Levels acts as a safety check during student onboarding. The system will flag records where a student's age significantly deviates from the standard range.
Use the Sort Order attribute to control how cycles and levels appear in dropdown menus and reports. A lower number (e.g., 0 or 1) will appear at the top.
A Programme defines what is being studied (the track), while a Level defines where the student is in that track (the grade). A student is typically enrolled in one Programme and one Level simultaneously.