> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.lena.africa/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Creating Your School

> How to create and set up your school on Lena — choose your school type, configure basic information, and launch your institution.

Creating your school on Lena is the first step to digitizing your institution.
The setup wizard guides you through the process.

<Note>
  **Before you begin:** You need a Lena account. See [Creating Your
  Account](/general/creating-your-account) if you're new to Lena.
</Note>

***

## The school creation wizard

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign up and verify your account">
    Go to [school.lena.africa](https://school.lena.africa) and create an account (or log in if you already have one). See [Creating Your Account](/general/creating-your-account) for details.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start school creation">
    After logging in, you'll be guided to **Create School**. Click the button to begin. The school creation wizard opens.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter school details">
    Fill in your school's basic information:

    | Field             | Description                                                           |
    | ----------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
    | **School name**   | The official name of your institution                                 |
    | **School type**   | K-12 (primary and secondary school), University, or Other (see below) |
    | **Address**       | Physical location of the school                                       |
    | **Contact email** | School's official email address                                       |
    | **Contact phone** | School's phone number                                                 |

    <Frame caption="Screenshot: School creation form with name, type, and contact fields">
      <img className="block dark:hidden" src="https://mintcdn.com/lenaafrica/ISsABwDXCBX0o69d/images/placeholder-light.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ISsABwDXCBX0o69d&q=85&s=8aa659c894fa0cbcd69dca2937f31d5d" alt="School creation form with fields for name, type, address, and contact information" width="1600" height="938" data-path="images/placeholder-light.png" />

      <img className="hidden dark:block" src="https://mintcdn.com/lenaafrica/ISsABwDXCBX0o69d/images/placeholder-dark.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ISsABwDXCBX0o69d&q=85&s=d8ebf01c18a25cc2bcf05b022a7d47a1" alt="School creation form with fields for name, type, address, and contact information" width="1600" height="938" data-path="images/placeholder-dark.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set school size">
    Use the school size slider to indicate approximately how many students attend your school. This helps Lena optimize the experience.

    <Frame caption="Screenshot: School size slider">
      <img className="block dark:hidden" src="https://mintcdn.com/lenaafrica/ISsABwDXCBX0o69d/images/placeholder-light.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ISsABwDXCBX0o69d&q=85&s=8aa659c894fa0cbcd69dca2937f31d5d" alt="School size slider for selecting the approximate number of students at your school" width="1600" height="938" data-path="images/placeholder-light.png" />

      <img className="hidden dark:block" src="https://mintcdn.com/lenaafrica/ISsABwDXCBX0o69d/images/placeholder-dark.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ISsABwDXCBX0o69d&q=85&s=d8ebf01c18a25cc2bcf05b022a7d47a1" alt="School size slider for selecting the approximate number of students at your school" width="1600" height="938" data-path="images/placeholder-dark.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload your school logo">
    Upload your school's logo. This will appear across the platform — on student profiles, course cards, and the admin dashboard. A preview of your logo is displayed after uploading.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete setup">
    Review your information and click **Create School**. Your school is now live on Lena and you are taken to the admin dashboard.
  </Step>
</Steps>

***

## Choosing your school type

The school type is the most important decision in the setup process. It
determines the academic structure available throughout the platform.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="K-12">
    **Choose this for:** Primary schools, secondary schools, high schools, and other pre-university institutions.

    **What you get:**

    * **Grades** (e.g., JSS (Junior Secondary School) 1, JSS 2, SS (Senior Secondary) 1, SS 2, Primary 1–6)
    * **Arms** (class sections) within each grade (e.g., Arm A, Arm B, Science, Arts)
    * **Terms** (e.g., First Term, Second Term, Third Term)

    Students are assigned a grade and arm. Courses are linked to grades.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="University">
    **Choose this for:** Universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and other higher institutions.

    **What you get:**

    * **Faculties** (e.g., Faculty of Science, Faculty of Engineering)
    * **Departments** within faculties (e.g., Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering)
    * **Levels** (e.g., 100 Level, 200 Level)
    * **Semesters** (e.g., First Semester, Second Semester)

    Students have a faculty, department, level, and matriculation number (matric number).
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Other">
    **Choose this for:** Tutorial centers, coaching academies, professional training centers, online schools, and non-traditional institutions.

    **What you get:** A simplified, flexible structure without rigid grades or faculties.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Warning>
  **This choice is permanent.** The school type cannot be changed after
  creation. Choose the type that best matches your institution. If you're
  unsure, consider how your students are organized — by grade levels or by
  faculties and departments.
</Warning>

***

## After creating your school

Once your school is created, you're automatically assigned as a **Super Admin**.
Here's what to do next:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Set up academic structure" icon="sitemap" href="/school/academic-structure">
    Create grades/faculties, academic sessions, and terms/semesters.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Add students and teachers" icon="users" href="/school/managing-students">
    Add users one by one or import in bulk via Excel spreadsheet.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

## Editing school information

To update your school's details after creation:

1. Go to the **Dashboard** or **School Settings**
2. Update the name, address, contact information, or logo
3. Save your changes

<Note>You can update everything except the school type after creation.</Note>

***

## What to do next

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Set up academic structure" icon="sitemap" href="/school/academic-structure">
    Create grades/arms or faculties/departments, academic sessions, and
    terms.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Add your users" icon="users" href="/school/managing-students">
    Add students and teachers one by one or import them in bulk.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

## Related guides

* [Academic Structure](/school/academic-structure) — set up grades, sessions,
  and terms
* [Managing Students](/school/managing-students) — add and manage student
  accounts
* [Managing Teachers](/school/managing-teachers) — add and manage teacher
  accounts
* [Managing Admins](/school/managing-admins) — add other admins to help manage
  the school