A system that works together
Student Management Systems (SMSs), Ministry systems and EdTech solutions are a crucial part of how kura and schools operate, and Te Rito works.
Right now, there’s no easy way to bring all their information together to make it easier for schools to manage.
But when an SMS connects to Te Rito, and data from other systems and solutions is added, more information is available for connected schools to access – even if they use a different SMS.
Te Rito isn’t an SMS and isn’t replacing them – it complements them
When schools connect to Te Rito, they’ll continue to use their SMS for all the functions that their SMS has – including creating and updating learner records.
The SMS continues to be the school's official source of learner information.
Te Rito works by pulling learning information from a range of systems. This is how it’s able to create an up-to-date, end-to-end digital record that follows each learner as they move between schools.
Integrating SMSs and EdTech solutions with Te Rito
Hero, Edge, eTAP, Kamar, Helix and Compass are connected to Te Rito and we’re working with other SMS vendors, and EdTech providers, to integrate them too.
If you’re interested in integrating, email us for copies of our current integration documents. These include the requirements you will need to meet.
See the Ministry's information for suppliers about Safer Technologies for Schools (ST4S), and what it means to have your product badged.
You can also visit our API site for technical guidance on the integration process, including how to access the sandbox environment.
Connecting is easy
Schools can register to connect their SMS at Connect to Te Rito
More information
You can read more about requirements for SMSs and EdTech providers here:
- Data services for SMS vendors - Guidance for vendors on school roll returns and the collection of student data from schools - Education Counts, Ministry of Education
- Safer Technologies for Schools (ST4S) - Choosing safer technologies for schools and kura - Ministry of Education
- Safer Technologies for Schools (ST4S) - Information for suppliers - Ministry of Education