This is our annual commitment to accountability—a look at the progress we’ve made, the areas where we’ve seen impact, and the work that remains.

Data-Driven Momentum: Our Highest Representation to Date

Our journey to build a more inclusive workforce is reflected in our demographics. We’re proud to report that overall representation across groups is the highest it has ever been in Clever’s history.

• Gender representation in technical roles is at an all-time high.
• Representation of Black and Latinx employees is also at the highest point we have achieved.

While our overall demographic representation remained largely flat year-over-year, we view this stabilization as an opportunity to double down on intentional representation. This directional progress is a testament to the continuous evolution of our recruiting and people processes, which are designed to mitigate bias and create truly equitable access and opportunity for all.

Diversity Report 2025

See Clever’s employee demographics for the year 2025.

See the full 2025 report

Investing in Belonging and Retention

Building on our demographic representation, this year’s focus moved strategically to cultivating retention through deeply embedding inclusion and belonging into the employee lifecycle. Retention is driven by engaged, well-supported, and high-performing teams.

Sustaining Momentum through Continuous Improvement

We are committed to building an inclusive employee experience that supports retention, development, and high performance across all teams. Our work in 2025 focused on ensuring that every Cleverite has clear expectations, equitable access to growth, and feels genuinely seen for their contributions.

• Equitable Growth Pathways: We rolled out clear, unique Level Competencies for every role and function, tied to overall business objectives to ensure employees are clear on what success looks like for their role.
• Targeted Manager Support: We matured our People Team function by moving to an embedded HR Business Partner model. This ensures managers have a dedicated, expert resource to address complex team dynamics, drive engagement, and empower them to become better, more consistent leaders.
• Meaningful Recognition: We enhanced the Clever Catalyst Awards, our peer-driven, values-based recognition program. With over 100 annual nominations, the program is designed for inclusive participation, ensuring every employee is eligible to nominate or be recognized for their impact and commitment to our core tenets.

Attracting Aligned Talent: This year, we formally launched our Employee Value Proposition (EVP). This clearly defines what employees can expect internally and serves to attract talent who are naturally aligned with our values, fostering stronger psychological safety and belonging.

The Path Forward: Scaling Inclusion Across a Global Team

With a strong foundation in place, our next chapter is focused on scaling inclusion across our growing, global organization. Our 2026 priorities are framed as forward-looking ambitions to elevate our culture and ensure every employee, everywhere, can thrive.

Our 2026 priorities are:

• Elevating Consistent Feedback and Accountability: We will dedicate resources to ensuring consistent, equitable, and documented feedback across the company. This is about making us all better at challenging each other with candor and care, and ensuring every employee has measurable business goals tied to overall business objectives.
• Deepening Global Culture: As a global, remote-first company, we will deepen our focus on what it means to be an effective asynchronous culture. We’ll work to build psychological safety, promote cultural competency across all geographies, and ensure that every employee—especially our international teams—feels deeply connected and supported.
• AI for Good: We are committed to using Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a tool for good across our organization, with a core focus on ensuring fairness and mitigating bias in our people processes.

The work of building an equitable organization is a continuous commitment to refinement. This year, we achieved record representation and invested in an inclusive employee experience that supports retention and development.

Ultimately, our commitment to equitable people processes is a direct investment in our mission. A stronger, more intentional Clever means more equitable access to learning for every student. We look forward to continuing this work and reporting back on our progress.

Wonde and Clever are two of the most widely used platforms in edtech today, and for good reason. Both promise to simplify identity and access management for schools. But depending on your needs, one may be a better fit than the other.

In this side-by-side guide, we’ll break down how Wonde and Clever compare—so you can find the right solution for your trust, your staff, and your students.

Wonde vs. Clever at a Glance

For those of you who want a quick, side-by-side view of each platform, here it is.

Company Mission Statement

Getting to know each platform’s mission gives you an idea of what they prioritize. It’s not just about what they build, but who they are built for. 

Clever

At its core, Clever is built on the idea that learning should be accessible to every student, everywhere. That’s why its founders made it their mission to

Connect every student to a world of learning.

This mission is more than words. It shows up in every detail of their solution. From passwordless logins with encrypted physical passcodes that look like QR codes, logins for younger learners to tools designed with equity in mind, Clever has designed an ecosystem that puts learning first, without making things harder for teachers or IT teams.

Wonde

Wonde’s focus is a bit more centered on helping schools take back control of their data. Its mission is:

“To be a leading provider of cloud-based school data management, delivering simple, innovative solutions and high-quality services so schools and apps can operate securely and effectively.”

By simplifying how schools manage and share information, Wonde aims to reduce admin burden and improve compliance in increasingly complex digital environments.

Reach (Current Userbase & Partnerships)

A platform’s reach is more than a vanity metric. It reflects how well it scales, how widely it’s trusted, and how many systems it can connect to.

Clever

Wonde also started as a local solution for the UK, but it too is expanding its reach. Wonde currently serves over 30,000 schools and 35 million pupils across 60+ countries, with particularly strong adoption in the UK and Australia.

With 600+ app partners and close collaboration with Ministries of Education, Local Authorities, and Multi-Academy Trusts, Wonde continues to deepen Clever may have started in the U.S., but it’s quickly gaining traction around the world. After earning the trust of 95 of the 100 largest U.S. school organizations, Clever now supports over 110,000 schools globally and connects more than 29 million students to the apps and tools they need to learn.

With 1,050+ app integrations, Clever’s reach continues to grow as international schools seek scalable, secure identity and access solutions. 

Wonde

its footprint in regions where cloud-based MIS integrations are in high demand. 

Data Management

For IT teams, managing how data flows between school systems and educational apps is one of the most critical and time-consuming responsibilities. 

Clever

Clever gives IT teams and multi-academy trusts (MATs) a centralized way to manage data across all their schools. No need to configure or monitor each one individually. With automated, secure syncing from over 100 SIS/MIS platforms, Clever standardizes data across systems and eliminates the need for manual uploads.

Features like sync holds allow admins to pause and review changes before they go live, helping avoid errors during peak periods like the start of term. And with a unified dashboard, IT teams can monitor syncs, troubleshoot issues, and manage access for every school. 

That centralized approach is exactly why Tyne Coast Academy Trust and New Longton All Saints’ Church of England Primary School chose Clever. Both school organisations now automatically provisions new student accounts and supports secure, passwordless logins through Clever Badges. This eliminated login tickets, enforced strong passwords, and reclaimed 10 minutes of learning time per class.

Wonde

Wonde also offers automated data syncing between school MIS platforms and over 600 connected edtech applications. However, its approach requires additional tools (like EduSync and MyLogin) to manage different parts of the sync and access process. 

While a central dashboard exists, permissions and visibility are managed at the individual school level, which can make oversight more difficult for MATs or multi-school districts.

Security Program

With student and staff data on the line, convenience can’t come at the cost of security.

Clever

Clever is deeply committed to enhancing cybersecurity in schools, which is why they’ve built a security ecosystem with compliance and transparency at its core. 

With certifications in FERPA, COPPA, GDPR, and SOC 2, Clever ensures compliance with top U.S. and global privacy laws. Aside from implementing layered protections to defend against today’s evolving threats, it also helps schools build foundational cybersecurity strategies through self-paced training modules via its education platform, Clever Academy, and security recommendations in its Clever Cybersecurity Blueprint.

Wonde

Wonde also takes security seriously and complies with key UK and international frameworks, including UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act, ISO27001, and Cyber Essentials Plus. These certifications help demonstrate Wonde’s commitment to safeguarding sensitive data during syncing and storage.

Single Sign-On (SSO)

While both Clever and Wonde offer SSO capabilities, they each have slightly different capabilities. 

Clever

Clever includes SSO by default; no add-ons required. It works across apps and devices (Chromebook, Windows 10+, iOS) and supports quick logins through QR codes (Clever Badges) for younger students. 

Wonde

Wonde’s SSO is a separate product, typically enabled through MyLogin. App access is supported, but device SSO is limited to Chromebooks and Windows 11+ with Entra ID. Setup may require more effort, especially for diverse device environments.

Identity Management

Managing digital identities may sound straightforward, but how each platform handles provisioning, access, and account changes can make or break your IT workflow.

Clever

Clever offers a full identity lifecycle solution built for K–12. It automates account provisioning and deprovisioning across Active Directory, Entra ID, and Google Workspace, enforces centralized access policies, and includes tools like OU syncing, group management, and password reset.

Wonde

Wonde provides identity support through its MIS-based platform, with integration to Google Workspace and select apps. It allows schools to manage access permissions in real time and can act as a SAML IdP for Google logins. However, it doesn’t support Active Directory or include built-in tools for account lifecycle automation.

Application Integrations and Ecosystem

Both Clever and Wonde offer extensive application integrations, but the structure, scalability, and user experience of each platform differ significantly (especially for multi-academy trusts).

Clever

Clever partners with over 1,050 edtech applications to co-build unique APIs for automated rostering and single sign-on. With such a wide network,  schools and trusts can centrally manage permissions, monitor usage, and enable teacher-led app discovery, all while maintaining control and compliance. 

For MATs, this means a scalable system that doesn’t require juggling separate products.

Wonde

Wonde supports over 600 app integrations, but access is split across multiple products (EduSync for rostering and MyLogin for SSO), each with its own setup and management process. App permissions are controlled at the school level, but there’s no central library for teachers to explore or onboard new tools. 

For MATs, managing applications across schools may require more manual coordination.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

With cybersecurity requirements evolving, MFA is quickly becoming non-negotiable. But how it’s implemented matters just as much as whether it exists.

Clever

Like SSO, MFA is also built in as part of its core offering. Its Classroom MFA is designed specifically for schools, allowing students, teachers, and staff to authenticate securely without needing a second device like a phone. This is especially helpful in primary and secondary classrooms, where younger pupils may not have access to personal devices.

Wonde

Wonde only offers two-factor authentication (2FA) for administrator accounts in select product tiers, but it isn’t extended to pupils or classroom environments. 

Analytics and Reporting

Understanding how your tools are being used is just as important as managing who can access them.

Clever

Clever provides built-in analytics that give schools and trusts clear visibility into how digital tools are being used. From login activity to app engagement trends, IT teams and administrators can track usage at the pupil, school, or trust level from a central dashboard. 

Wonde

Wonde’s reporting is focused mainly on data permission previews and sync health status. While this can be useful, it doesn’t provide visibility into how or whether educational tools are being used across the school. 

Why Use Clever?

When schools and MATs start looking into Wonde alternatives, Clever often comes up as a viable option. Comparing the two side by side, it’s easy to see that the standout benefits often come down to unified identity management, built-in security, and centralized control.

Clever doesn’t require stitching together separate products. It’s a single platform that streamlines data syncing, login access, and user management across every school in your trust. That simplicity translates into fewer support tickets, stronger security, and more time for learning.If your team is exploring ways to streamline identity and access management while improving security and reducing manual workload, book a demo to see how Clever simplifies access and scales with your schools.

With this demand, there’s been no shortage of digital tools to choose from. The shortage comes from the budget. 

Many digital tools and platforms seem affordable upfront, only to reveal hidden fees, rigid pricing structures, or limited flexibility in their services that don’t scale with your school data and operational needs. When every pound matters, you deserve full visibility into what you’re paying for and how it supports pupil outcomes. 

Wonde has a strong presence in primary and secondary schools across the UK  but is its platform truly the right fit for your school?

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at what we know about Wonde’s pricing, explain how it compares to other options, and help you determine whether it aligns with your school’s needs. 

How Much Does Wonde Cost?

Even though Wonde is a prominent option, its pricing structure isn’t publicly available on the website, making it difficult for school leaders to assess the total cost upfront.

However, independent sources indicate that Wonde uses a layered pricing model. It has been reported to offer two tiers (a basic and a premium version). 

Additionally, schools appear to be charged a one-off setup fee, a monthly licence per school for read access (extracting data from your school’s MIS), and additional monthly fees for write-back functionality (if opted for). 

Because pricing varies by setup and scale, it can be difficult to make a like-for-like comparison with other Wonde alternatives. 

Factors Affecting Wonde Pricing

The most significant cost factor is which base plan your school selects.

• Wonde Basic is the base version and includes limited functionality like MIS data sharing and basic permissions.
• The premium plan unlocks additional features such as access control, activity logs, two-factor authentication, and priority support.

However, the plan is just one piece of the overall cost. Other factors that influence pricing include:

• Number of school sites: Schools with more sites typically benefit from reduced setup and monthly per-site fees.
• School type: Primary schools pay less than secondary schools for services like write-back functionality.
• Level of access: Read access (extracting school data) is included in most setups, while write-back access (editing data) carries an additional fee.
• Support level: If schools want priority support, they must choose the premium package.

Altogether, Wonde’s pricing depends not just on the tier selected, but on how broadly and deeply its services are implemented across your school data systems.Does Wonde Have a Free Plan?

Technically, Wonde offers a free base tier (Wonde Basic). However, initial setup fees and ongoing monthly licences still apply, meaning even “free” plans carry costs.

Is Wonde’s API Free?

No, Wonde’s API is not free. Access to the Wonde API requires a paid licence, with costs typically ranging from several hundred pounds per year depending on the specific service or licence type.

Is Wonde Worth the Investment?

Trusted by over 30,000 schools across the UK, Australia, and South Africa, Wonde offers a powerful platform that simplifies how schools manage and share data with third-party educational apps.

Many schools particularly value its MIS integration capabilities, ability to simplify administrative tasks tied to school data sharing, growing app ecosystem, and dependable technical support. Industry awards and recognition (such as being named the Technology Fast 50 UK Winner in 2022) further reinforce its reputation as a trusted solution.

That being said, its core offering is primarily focused on data rostering and Wonde integration with third-party apps. While many schools share a need for these tools, some require a solution that can support additional capabilities, such as identity and access management, classroom-ready SSO, enhanced security, or built-in analytics.

Because Wonde’s pricing structure isn’t fully transparent and feature availability varies by tier, schools may need to conduct a deeper evaluation or consult to determine if it aligns better with their long-term objectives. 

Exploring Alternatives to Wonde?

If you’re evaluating Wonde alternatives, it’s important to consider what your school data and infrastructure really need—both now and as your digital learning environment grows.

As a leading alternative, Clever has helped UK schools overcome login challenges, improve security, and streamline digital access. In fact, one school reclaimed 30% of its classroom learning time after switching to Clever.

With Clever, schools get a platform that goes beyond basic MIS integration. They gain access to a comprehensive, education-focused platform that includes:

• One single sign-on (SSO) portal for all edtech tools and resources, for students, teachers, and staff
• Clever Badges for lightning-fast logins (ideal for younger pupils)
• Deviceless multi-factor authentication (MFA) to protect Entra ID, Google, and Chromebooks
• Automated identity and password management for Google, Entra ID, and Active Directory
• Compliance with UK GDPR and KCSIE
• Analytics to monitor app usage and engagement

Clever also offers optional add-ons for schools that need more control and security, such as advanced IDM features or deeper reporting capabilities.

As far as pricing goes, Clever offers a tiered pricing model designed to fit a wide range of school needs, from foundational access to advanced security and identity management. The three plans include: 

• Secure Access: Foundational rostering, SSO, Clever Portal, and analytics.
• Protect Plus: Adds MFA, automated identity management, and provisioning.
• Elevate: Offers custom branding, advanced analytics, 24/7 premium support, and hands-on consulting.

This pricing structure balances affordability with a robust feature set, supporting secure digital access and provisioning at scale. It’s a cost-effective option for schools looking to consolidate tools and improve efficiency across the board.

If you’re ready to check out all that Clever has to offer, book a demo.

“I can’t log in” is quickly becoming a death knell to learning. Because when pupils or teachers are stuck waiting for account access, resetting passwords, or trying to remember which app does what, learning stops. And that time can’t be recovered. 

The root of that disruption? Rostering and SSO. Getting these right matters. Because when data doesn’t flow securely between your school MIS and classroom apps, it’s not just a tech problem; it’s a barrier to progress.

That’s why many schools have turned to Wonde, hoping it will ease the strain. But as your digital environment grows more complex, is it really enough?

In this guide, we’ll explore what Wonde offers, where it helps, and what to consider as your school’s needs evolve.

What Is Wonde?

Wonde is an edtech platform that helps schools securely manage and synchronise data by connecting their Management Information Systems (MIS) to third-party educational applications.

In 2015, Wonde was created to solve a common challenge in schools: simplify access to the digital learning tools schools use every day. Its founders set out to build a solution that could automate data sharing, simplify account provisioning, and enable Single Sign-On (SSO), thus reducing the administrative workload and keeping pupil information accurate, up to date, and protected.

Today, Wonde supports over 30,000 schools in 60 countries, managing data for around 35 million individuals worldwide. 

Who Is Wonde For?

Wonde is primarily built for the people working behind the scenes to keep school data flowing smoothly without manual effort. People like:

• IT teams
• Data managers
• School administrators

These users rely on Wonde to securely connect their school’s MIS to the learning apps used every day. From setting up pupil accounts to controlling who can access which systems, school leaders can handle everything from a single platform. 

Wonde also plays a key role for: 

• Educational app developers and partners: With a single integration point, edtech providers can connect to schools more easily and sync data in real time. 
• Teachers and pupils: Wonde’s SSO allows pupils to log in to devices and applications and start learning, so teachers don’t spend as much time logging on pupils. 

For many schools, Wonde solves their data sync problems. But if your school is also looking for more control at the classroom level (like personalised portals or advanced security features) it might be time to consider other options.

Key Features

Wonde is a prominent choice for many schools and MATs across the UK, Australia, and South Africa because it offers a focused set of tools designed to help schools manage data and access with ease. Here are some of their key features: 

• EduSync (Automated Provisioning): Automates the provisioning of pupil and staff accounts by syncing MIS data with platforms like Google Workspace and Microsoft. 

• MyLogin (Single Sign-On): Provides a secure, simplified login experience for pupils into Chromebooks and Windows. 
• MyLogin Lite: Single-sign on portal for pupils to instant log into select applications.

• Automated Data Synchronisation: Automatically updates connected apps when changes are made in the MIS.
• Centralized Management: Provides a user-friendly portal for school administrators to manage all data connections and updates.
• Security and Compliance: Protects school data with ISO27001 accreditation and ST4S assessment, helping schools meet safeguarding and GDPR requirements.
• Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for Wonde Admins: Adds an extra layer of protection for accounts with IT administrators accessing sensitive data via Wonde.  

That being said, access to certain features may depend on the plan your school selects. For a closer look at how Wonde’s pricing works, check out our breakdown of Wonde pricing.

Key Differentiators

What sets Wonde apart is its clarity of purpose: connecting school MIS systems with the apps that power teaching and learning.

From the start, Wonde has focused on providing schools access to provisioning and Single Sign-On (SSO) products that work across 60+ MIS systems and hundreds of edtech applications. That’s why Wonde has become a trusted connection point for over 30,000 schools worldwide.

Wonde has also stepped up when schools needed more. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wonde launched eVouchers—a tool that helped schools identify pupils eligible for free school meals and distribute supermarket vouchers directly to families. It’s a powerful example of how Wonde builds tools that meet today’s needs, and it’s still in use today.

While Wonde is a solid fit for many schools, some schools may seek platforms with expanded capabilities like deeper identity management, classroom-first design, or more flexible pricing. For a full comparison of other providers in this space, check out our guide to Wonde alternatives.

Integrations

One of the biggest problems with adding new edtech is getting it to play nicely with everything else. That’s why Wonde’s constantly working to expand its integrations. They currently connect with over 60 MIS platforms and more than 600 learning applications. 

Why Schools Choose Clever Over Wonde?

While Wonde has established a clear presence in the UK, it’s not the only option available. Sure, Wonde has core data management capabilities down.

But what if a school wants more? A system that’s designed to meet classroom needs head-on. One that has personalised portals for every user and advanced security features built right in.

Clever delivers exactly that and so much more.

From secure Single Sign-On and instant access with Clever Badges and Classroom MFA, to real-time analytics and robust identity management, Clever gives schools more control without adding complexity. 

Pupils log in faster. Teachers lose fewer minutes to tech hiccups. And IT teams get powerful tools to manage access, data, and security—all from one intuitive platform.

When New Longton All Saints’ Church of England Primary School implemented Clever, they reclaimed 30% of lost learning time and completed 100% of their computing curriculum, simply by removing login barriers.

So if you want to take a look at a platform that meets today’s needs, with the flexibility to grow alongside tomorrow’s, book a demo.

Robbie Faith, an instructional technology coach at Bend-La Pine Schools, successfully implemented a Clever feature to streamline secure access to digital resources for short-term substitutes, leading to more effective sub planning for teachers, increased confidence for subs, and more consistent learning for students.

Challenge: Lost learning time for students 

Before implementing the Substitute Access feature, Bend-La Pine Schools faced significant hurdles with their increasingly digital curriculum. 

Without reliable access to digital learning, substitutes found themselves in classrooms where they didn’t have the tools to effectively continue lessons. This resulted in “lost days” of learning for students, stress for substitutes who couldn’t maintain the classroom’s regular learning routines, and a heavy burden for teachers, who had to spend extra time preparing for absences. 

On any given day in this school district, six to eight teachers may be out for training, professional development, or illness. With ~182 teaching days in a year, a teacher taking just five days of leave means students lose significant days of instruction. Reducing that ‘lost time’ was key.

Solution: Streamlined access for subs

The district adopted Clever’s Substitute Access feature, which allows teachers to create a dedicated page with the key learning applications students need for their lessons. This page is then tied to a unique Badge that can be easily printed and left for the substitute, replacing less secure methods of teachers providing access to digital curriculum, like sharing their log in credentials on sticky notes. Substitutes simply hold their Badge up to their device camera to gain access to the applications on the page. Badges expire automatically after 14-days or a custom date set by the teacher to enhance security.

Robbie developed a quick, 20-minute training session for teachers, empowering them to create and manage their own substitute pages. He also worked with district leadership to ensure the feature was promoted and supported across all schools, from the administration down to the front office staff who handle substitute check-ins.

As our curriculum shifts increasingly online, leaving effective sub plans became a huge challenge. Clever’s Substitute Access feature not only helps teachers prepare more effective sub plans, but also ensures substitutes are confident and students experience uninterrupted learning across the district.

Robbie Faith

Instructional Technology Coach, Bend-La Pine Schools

Impact: Delighted teachers & prepared subs

Teachers were relieved to learn about the new feature, with some actually clapping during a training session. The new system eased the burden of preparing for absences and allowed for more effective, consistent instruction even when the primary teacher was away. 

Substitutes reported feeling more confident and prepared, as the dedicated page gave them direct access to the same digital materials used by the teacher. This consistency helps maintain student routines and ensures that learning can continue uninterrupted. 

Bend-La Pine also scaled the impact by partnering with the regional educational service district (ESD) in Oregon to include training on the Clever substitute feature as part of the onboarding process for all subs in the area, ensuring widespread familiarity with the system.

Playbook for implementing Substitute Access

1. Gain Leadership Buy-In: Secure support from district and school administrators to implement the feature and communicate its importance.
2. Conduct Efficient Training: Offer brief, impactful training sessions for teachers (e.g., 20 minutes or less) that show them how to create a dedicated substitute page and generate a Badge.
3. Standardize the Process: Pick an approach for your district, either recommending teachers share their existing Teacher Pages with subs, or training teachers to build a dedicated substitute page that includes a set of standardized resources your district wants all subs to have access to. 
4. Involve Key School Staff: Train any school site staff who coordinate with substitutes, like principles or front office staff who may check subs in and can easily distribute the Badge at that time.
5. Expand and Communicate: Work with regional offices to incorporate the feature into substitute onboarding and training, and regularly communicate its benefits to both teachers and subs.

By thoughtfully implementing Clever’s Substitute Access feature, districts can effectively reduce teacher stress, empower substitutes, and ensure continuity of learning for students.

Support for leadership buy-in

This chart can support you as you help your teams understand the potential impact Substitute Access could have in your district.

Teacher training tools

As you build a training plan, here are some recommended resources to share with teachers to help them understand how to use Substitute Access:

1. Clickable tutorial
2. Instructional handout
3. Demo video

Control Substitute Access from your Clever Dashboard

Clever admins can control Substitute Access from the Portal Settings tab in the Clever Dashboard and can enable it for the entire district or just specific schools. You can also block applications you do not want substitutes to access. Learn more about Substitute Access settings here. If you’re ready to enable the feature now, you can get started in the dashboard!

Wonde has quickly emerged as a solution to alleviate the problems associated with data management. It promises to reduce manual workload, improve data accuracy, and give schools more control over who has access to what.

But how well is it actually working in practice? In this article, we take a closer look at what schools say is working, where it stands out, and what to keep in mind as you evaluate the right tools for your digital environment.

Why Wonde Is Gaining Attention

Schools have layered on more digital tools over the past decade. In fact, between 2020 and 2021 alone, the adoption of digital strategies climbed from 54% to 68% in secondary schools and from 38% to 55% in primary schools. Wonde has emerged as a popular choice to help streamline data management between schools and the learning apps used every day. Within the past few years, they have seen a record double-digit growth. Key factors contributing to this rapid expansion include: 

1. It’s reducing the burden of manual data management. 

Every time a pupil transfers, a roster is compiled, or a class list changes, it adds to the administrative load. Wonde automates that work (syncing a school’s MIS with over 600 apps), so staff can focus on supporting teaching and learning instead of repetitive admin. 

2. It’s connecting classroom technology seamlessly.

Today’s classrooms are juggling Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and a variety of learning apps. Wonde’s Edusync connects them all. It’s helping staff manage rosters, provision accounts, and keep data consistent. Their companion tool, MyLogin, also supports Single Sign-On (SSO) into both devices and apps, creating a smoother experience for teachers and students.

3. It’s partnering with the UK government. 

The UK’s Department for Education (DfE) has issued a statutory requirement for schools to share their daily attendance data. Wonde is one of the DfE’s chosen partners for transferring this information securely. This national-level partnership reinforces Wonde’s credibility and its ability to deliver secure, compliant data sharing at scale.

4. It’s helping schools manage data securely.

Schools are under increasing pressure to secure sensitive school data that’s transferred between systems. Even though Wonde is more focused on streamlining data management, they have developed a robust, multi-layered security system to help schools do just that. On top of that, it recently launched Beyond Co. after it acquired Secure Schools, a leading cybersecurity solution. The goal with this project is to further its commitment towards safeguarding data.

Wonde Reviews: What Users Are Saying in 2025

With more than 30,000 schools using Wonde worldwide, there’s no shortage of feedback to draw from. The reviews reveal what schools love, where Wonde stands out, and where users still see opportunities for improvement.

Here’s a breakdown of what we’ve found:

Pros: 

• Widely adopted and highly rated (average user rating of 4.5/5).
• Reliable data syncing between school MIS systems and connected applications.
• Schools describe it as a “set-it-and-forget-it” tool that reduces admin burden.
• Multiple users said Wonde’s support was quick to reply and willing to provide clarity when contacted directly.
• Secure data handling aligned with recognized standards like ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus.
• Ongoing development of new tools and features informed by school feedback.
• User-friendly interface for managing third-party app permissions and security information.

“We have recently introduced MyLogin at Birchwood Primary School and it’s been an absolute game changer! One of the most impactful new resources in many years. The staff and pupils absolutely love it.” – Mr Neil Coleman, Headteacher

Key Differentiators & Use Cases

• Automating data flow between MIS and apps: Schools often cite Wonde’s ability to automatically update connected apps when pupil or staff records change in the MIS.

“Edsync removes an admin headache that can be very time consuming and at times out of the technical abilities of many smaller primary schools.” – Customer Stories, Edsync

• Simple installation and low ongoing maintenance: Schools note that once installed, Wonde runs in the background with little day-to-day intervention required.
• Centralised visibility over third-party app access: Many users enjoy the fact that schools can view which applications have access to MIS data from a single dashboard.
• Permissions and security oversight: Some schools use Wonde’s paid features for data protection oversight, such as viewing app permissions and receiving DPO alerts. 

Concerns From Wonde Users

Some reviewers shared experiences that provide additional context for prospective users (particularly as schools search out unified solutions or need to scale across multi-academy trusts):

Limited control over data management.

Some schools noted that Wonde doesn’t provide as much granular control over data as they’d like. This can make it difficult for IT teams to manage permissions, fine-tune access levels, or ensure data-sharing aligns precisely with internal policies, especially across multi-academy trusts with complex structures.

MyLogin functionality issues.

Several users reported challenges with MyLogin, particularly at the start of a new term. Schools mentioned login failures or inconsistent syncing across devices and apps, which can interrupt lessons and cause frustration for both teachers and students.

Feature access isn’t always clearly defined.

Some of Wonde’s products, like Edusync and MyLogin (SSO), operate as separate systems. Users have to open different tabs to access the tools, making everyday workflows feel fragmented rather than cohesive. So, for schools looking for a truly unified solution, Wonde’s setup may fall short of delivering that seamless experience.

Additionally, some tools (like Activity Logs, App Permission Previews, and DPO alerts) were reportedly available during the trial period but removed after it ended. Users said this wasn’t always made obvious at the time of rollout.

“The Activity Log is a chargeable service. Which was news to me.” – psydii, Edugeek user

Multi-academy trusts (MATs) may experience unique friction points.

MAT admins noted that managing access, downgrades, and licenses often had to be done at the individual school level (not centrally), adding extra steps for IT teams overseeing multiple sites.

Limited visibility into classroom usage and app effectiveness.

Wonde facilitates data syncing and access approval, but offers no analytics to track app usage, which makes it harder to evaluate ROI or inform purchasing decisions. Many schools and trusts are now looking to platforms that combine rostering, SSO, and analytics in one place.

Unclear pricing and auto-enrollments created frustration.

Several users mentioned confusion around Wonde’s pricing structure, particularly when being automatically enrolled in paid tiers without realizing it. The surprise came when invoices arrived, often prompting schools to quickly downgrade or investigate why certain features were suddenly behind a paywall.

Looking for a Wonde Alternative?

If you’re exploring alternatives to Wonde that bring together rostering, identity management, and secure app access in one platform, Clever is worth a closer look.

Used by over 110,000 schools worldwide, Clever helps schools simplify login experiences, automate data syncing across platforms, and make smarter decisions using analytics, all from a single, integrated solution.

Why schools are choosing Clever:

• Clever provides end-to-end identity and access management in one place, including rostering, SSO, and MFA without a mobile phone for schools.
• Built-in analytics help schools track edtech usage and login behavior to inform PD, support, and procurement.
• MATs can manage all their schools from one dashboard without duplicating setup.
• Clever is currently the only platform offering MFA for students, teachers, and staff without requiring a second device.
• Clever works seamlessly across Chromebooks, Windows, and iOS, including full iOS SSO access for students with Clever Badges.

If you’re ready to take control of your digital environment without adding complexity, why not see Clever in action? 

Clever helps you apply your existing corporate muscle to a market that has its own rules. We act as the strategic partner who bridges your sophistication with the fragmented, compliance-heavy world of K-12.

How Clever Translates Your GTM Muscle into K-12 Success

The three key hurdles that trip up many companies trying to expand into K-12 require more than just great technology to solve.

Barrier 1: The Integration and Compliance Trap

The Problem: Stalled deals due to integration roadblocks

For district-level adoption, your product must meet stringent security and privacy requirements, such as FERPA and COPPA, and integrate seamlessly with their student information systems (SISs) and learning platforms. Districts make procurement decisions based on seamless integrations—without them, you lose the deal. As DaCota Cole of Progress Learning states, “When integrations do not work smoothly, it becomes a significant roadblock for adoption. If those roadblocks prevent adoption, schools do not renew.”

The Solution: One API for every school system

Rather than building and maintaining custom integrations for the hundreds of different SISs used by districts, you can use a single, unified API to connect to every school system. This approach also provides built-in protections for student data privacy, helping you meet your compliance obligations from the start.

Real Scenario: Canva reached 1.7M students in 1 year

Canva’s partnership with Clever allowed them to bypass the technical debt and slowdowns of custom integrations. By using Clever’s unified API, they were able to connect with 1,700 districts and were used by 1.7 million monthly active students, a feat that would have been impossible with a manual integration strategy.

Knowing what we know now, we should use Clever from Day One! I was previously one of the biggest holdouts, but using Clever has been so worth the money! We’re really happy – the onboarding for new and migrating customers feels really smooth and simple and we’re unblocking many previously blocked customers.

Andy Shaw

K12 U.S. Education Lead @ Canva

Barrier 2: The Engineering Time Trap

The Problem: Engineering resources are drained by integrations

When you build and maintain integrations for 100+ SISs, you drain limited engineering resources. This is an especially painful challenge for companies whose education teams can’t get priority on the engineering roadmap.

The Solution: Outsource your K-12 integration to a partner

You can eliminate this drain by using a partner that acts as your outsourced K-12 integration team. This frees your team from technical and support debt, allowing them to stay focused on core product work and deliver a better customer experience.

Real Scenario: Big Ideas Learning rolled out 4x faster

Big Ideas Learning leveraged their existing Clever rostering integration to roll out a new Learning Management System (LMS) integration in under 6 months, which was 4x faster than its previous manual rollout. This allowed them to focus their engineering resources on product development. On the first day of the new school year, 165,000 students and teachers were ready to use the new platform without interruption.

Barrier 3: The Business Case Battle

The Problem: A difficult business case stalls your K-12 GTM

Education go-to-market teams constantly fight to justify their spend to skeptical parent organizations. Without a clear path to district-level deals and proof of ROI, companies face a constant uphill battle.

The Solution: Leverage a platform K-12 already trusts

Your GTM strategy needs to have proof points that resonate with executives and business leaders, such as faster launches, reduced support costs, and a clear path to district-level deals. Leveraging a proven platform can provide these metrics.

Real Scenario: Prodigy scaled to 8,300 districts

Companies that partner with Clever report a 27% reduction in support tickets due to user-friendly data sharing tools, with two out of three rollouts completed within districts within 24 hours. With dedicated GTM support, partners like Prodigy scaled district adoption to 8,300 in their first year without compromising their business model.

A Strategic Approach to K-12 Success

You already know how to build a winning GTM. The key to succeeding in K-12 is applying your expertise to a market with a unique operating system. Here’s how Clever helps you make the transition:

• We help you establish a foundational integration strategy. Your first step is to establish a single, scalable method for connecting with the diverse range of school systems. Custom, one-off integrations drain resources and set your strategy up to fail.
• We enable you to prioritize data security and privacy. Districts will not adopt your product without a clear plan for protecting student data. Compliance with laws like FERPA and COPPA is a non-negotiable requirement we help you meet from day one.
• We provide the data to build a strong business case. To get buy-in from your parent organization, you need to show a clear ROI. This means demonstrating how your strategy will lead to faster customer acquisition, lower operational costs, and higher customer retention.
• We enable your team for efficiency. The goal is to free your product and engineering teams from the technical and support burden of integrations, allowing them to focus on what they do best: building a great product.

“The data I’ve seen from edtech providers demonstrates a clear pattern: When companies invest in robust interoperability with school system tech stacks, they see measurably higher renewal rates. Integration isn’t just a technical nicety — it’s a business imperative that directly impacts customer retention and product sustainability.”

Erin Mote

Chief Executive Officer, InnovateEDU

The Clever Advantage: Turning Teacher Adoption into District-Wide Impact

Enterprises often stumble when they try to scale grassroots teacher adoption into district-wide contracts. That’s where Clever changes the game. We partner with you to overcome the integration, security, and scalability roadblocks that derail even the most sophisticated companies.

This isn’t just about connecting systems; it’s about creating a foundation for your business where every student and teacher has a single, secure digital identity that powers their learning experience. With a unified identity platform, you can connect, scale, and break through to districts, all while your team is free from technical and support debt.

Expert Advice on Education GTM from Our Sales Leader

When reflecting on the procurement process with big districts, Dominic Via, VP of Sales at Clever, finds that many enterprises stumble once districts demand deep integration with their systems. At that point, every company faces the same decision: buy or build.

“At scale, building your own solution isn’t sustainable. The real value comes from avoiding endless troubleshooting and firefighting, so your team can focus on what matters most—your product.”

Dominic Via

VP of Sales at Clever

Connect with Dominic Via on LinkedIn for more insights on scaling in K-12.

If you checked fewer than 10 boxes on the checklist, it’s time to strengthen your strategy. Connect with our team to explore a strategic partnership made for your business. 

Article Guide – Here’s what’s inside:

• Digital Identities at Risk: Why are student records increasingly targeted? We break down the current vulnerabilities and risks that demand immediate action. Learn more.
• Hidden Costs of Fragmented Tech: Fragmented technology turns necessary security into an overwhelming burden for schools and developers. See how a siloed approach harms your security posture. Learn more.
• What’s Next? A Unified Platform: The future of K-12 requires a unified system to enable secure interoperability. Learn about the path to a streamlined, safer digital environment. Learn more.
• New Releases & Roadmap for 2026: Get a sneak peek at the new products and features Clever customers can expect by Back to School 2026. Learn more.
  

What is a Digital Identity in K-12 Education?

A digital identity in K-12 is the collection of online credentials and data that represents an individual within a school system. For students, this includes their login accounts, personal information, and academic records.

This identity is critical for three reasons:

It’s the key to learning. Students can’t effectively learn without the access to digital resources that their login and authentication method provides.

It’s vulnerable. Because cybercriminals understand that digital access is the gateway to accomplishing nefarious goals. 

It’s tied to the future. Compromised student identities can lead to long-term consequences that can affect financial, educational, and employment opportunities.

Teachers, administrative staff, and parents and guardians can all have digital identities that let them nurture learning at school and at home, engage the whole community in youth support, and foster trust in education. It is fantastic when these individuals have access to school resources, but these connections can also contain vulnerabilities that may serve as entry points for bad actors.

Why is Protecting Student Digital Identities So Urgent?

The urgency is driven by rising value and striking vulnerability. Data from U.S. surveys show that a single stolen student record is worth up to $300 on the dark web—significantly more valuable than most other types of personal data. Worse, one in four school systems report increased cyberattacks specifically targeting student accounts.

Despite this risk, only 5% of students are protected by Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), compared to 90% of teachers and 95% of IT staff. This disparity highlights a core problem: while the stakes are high, implementing essential security measures is challenging due to complex, fragmented edtech infrastructure that application developers alone cannot fix.

The Hidden Costs of a Fragmented Tech Stack

A fragmented tech stack turns necessary security into a costly, complex burden for schools and developers alike.

For Schools: Maintaining multiple security tools (the layered approach) and dealing with legacy technology takes a toll, especially when 37% of administrators cite staffing shortages as their top concern. This fragmentation consumes budget and forces IT teams to focus on patchwork fixes instead of strategic projects.

For Developers: Building custom integrations to accommodate diverse, complex school environments burns valuable engineering hours on infrastructure instead of innovation. This ultimately slows deployment and limits their product’s reach.

What’s a solution that can fix all of these problems for both groups? At Clever, we’re introducing some big ideas that can help developers access classrooms without compromising security and schools prepare for a secure future that doesn’t hinder learning. 

A Unified Platform: The Foundation for What’s Next

Clever is positioned as the essential mediator between developers and classrooms, offering a unified platform that turns security into a foundation for innovation instead of an obstacle.

Our framework is built on three pillars:

Defend Every Login with layered security. Security designed for schools protects every identity, ensuring that teachers can teach and students can learn without interruption.

Accelerate Adoption powered by identity. A unified identity unlocks secure access and enables data-driven decisions for both schools and app partners. 

Ignite Learning moments with trusted access. Unlimited, trusted accessibility across devices means that teachers stay focused on instruction, and students stay engaged.

This philosophy allows schools to deploy enterprise-grade security like MFA and secure password management without massive budget or resource investments, while developers focus entirely on their core competency: building the next breakthrough in learning.

Strategic Steps to a Unified Future

The future of secured, seamless learning is being built right now. Our roadmap delivers both critical infrastructure and classroom-friendly tools. These are designed to move your district and our app partners from managing fragmentation to embracing a unified, secure platform.

New Releases & Roadmap for 2026

Here are the key steps Clever is taking in 2026 to make this future a reality.

One integration. Every school. Clever Complete is here. 

For years, the edtech integration landscape has forced impossible choices. Application partners build costly one-off integrations for every school system, and IT leaders cobble together fragile, manual connections that consume entire teams. Today, we’re changing that with Clever Complete—a single, robust integration that eliminates these barriers for everyone.

• For application partners: Instead of building and maintaining separate integrations for every SIS, LMS, or identity provider, you now have one unified API. This means you can serve any school, using any platform, without compounding integration debt. Clever Complete lets you redirect engineering hours from infrastructure maintenance to product innovation, helping you deliver the features educators actually need.
• For school IT leaders: Clever Complete means that the applications you evaluate work from day one, regardless of your tech stack. Move new tools from pilot to deployment in days instead of weeks. You can also access richer data connections that enable the personalization and insights your teachers have been asking for.

The outcome? A more open edtech ecosystem where innovation thrives, schools access best-in-class tools effortlessly, and students benefit from consistent, high-quality digital learning experiences.

→ Learn how to set up Clever Complete.

Building Stronger Passwords, Without the Struggle

More and more IT leaders have lived this nightmare: you receive an alert that student credentials may be compromised in a breach. Now you need to reset passwords for hundreds—maybe thousands—of accounts.

Meanwhile, learning stops, your help desk drowns in tickets, and you’re still not confident every vulnerable account is secured.

The update: Clever’s Secure Password Management Suite—part of Clever IDM—is built for exactly these moments.

We’re adding the tools you need when things go wrong: mass password resets for targeted user groups, deployed instantly when you suspect a breach.

But here’s what makes this different: One action in Clever updates the password everywhere that students and staff need to access. No more manual syncing or password mismatches. 

The impact: These tools make classroom cybersecurity scalable, regardless of whether you have 200 students or 50,000. With them, you can respond to credential threats in minutes instead of days and handle beginning-of-year password rotations or semester transitions with a few clicks. Most importantly, you can keep students secure and learning without friction.

→ Get started with smarter passwords.

Secure Authentication, Made for Classroom Realities 

The Update: We’re expanding our best-in-class Classroom MFA solution, adding more options for age-appropriate, device-free authentication methods such as physical badges or picture-matching. This unlocks the ability to craft custom policies for different groups of users with different access requirements and limitations, all designed to support secure, seamless classroom learning. 

Key Benefit: This directly addresses the massive security gap in which only 5% of students are protected by MFA. It ensures continuous, secure access for all students, aligning with growing cell phone restriction policies, and extends critical coverage to your digital education ecosystem including Google Workspace and Microsoft Entra ID.

Daily Impact: Teachers face fewer login interruptions, and IT teams gain greater confidence when it comes to protecting the most vulnerable digital accounts.

→ Get started with Classroom MFA.

Protect Student Data with Built-In Control 

The Update: Districts with large quantities of staff inherently see greater complexity when it comes to access requirements. That’s why Clever now lets you define and enforce least privilege with extensive role-based access controls. New planned features will let you scope custom permissions by both school and application. We’ll also support a custom permission to impersonate admins and school tech leads (STLs). 

Key Benefit: Better protect your digital learning ecosystem and sensitive data at any scale.  Unlock the ability to clearly define access and limit unnecessary exposure. 

Daily Impact: School staff have only the access they need, which means that bad actors can’t take advantage of over-privileged accounts.

→ Get started with role-based access controls.

Vetted Tools, Visible and Safe for Classrooms

The Update: The new District Admin Dashboard homepage will give school leaders enhanced visibility and control over their complex edtech ecosystems, including supercharged search to make troubleshooting a breeze. Plus, more easily vet edtech with Edtech Quality Indicators surfaced directly in the Dashboard and advanced library controls help you get ahead of shadow IT, ensuring that only approved applications are at teachers’ fingertips. Lastly, our new Digital Learning Directory will help you provide edtech app usage visibility to your community. 

Key Benefit: Bridge the “decision gap” by empowering curriculum teams and administrators to quickly and confidently vet new tools and align spending with student outcomes and teacher adoption.

Daily Impact: IT and curriculum teams can collaborate more closely, making security an enabler of innovation, not a roadblock.

→ Get started with the new District Admin Dashboard.

A Vision for the Future

Our mission at Clever is to connect every student to a world of learning. We’re creating a unified identity platform that embeds security as a core concept within the educational environment while delivering easy access and more control for admins. We imagine a world where learning is never interrupted by security threats; and it’s nearly impossible to access student data in an insecure manner. Instead, curriculum teams and IT leaders can use Clever to accelerate learning, deploying new edtech apps in days instead of months through the power of a single, comprehensive integration system.

With these updates to the Clever platform, we can build a world where students have access to enterprise-grade protection for the entirety of their K-12 education, all powered by one unified platform. This single, trusted integration point not only strengthens security but also simplifies operations for IT and speeds up curriculum adoption, driving maximum value for our partners. Through it, we hope to build a truly global community of teachers and learners who can access the cutting edge of educational technology no matter where they live.

It’s time to stop managing security risk and start leading on it.

Ready to Build the Future of Secure Learning?

For K-12 Schools: Connect with the Clever team to explore new features of our unified identity platform.

For Edtech Partners: Begin your integration with Clever Complete.

The challenge: Young students struggle to safely log in when typing usernames and passwords

At St Thomas More Primary School in Hadfield, Victoria, young students were losing up to 20 minutes of a 40-minute lesson just logging into Chromebooks. For many prep students, typing usernames and passwords was overwhelming. Some didn’t even know all of their letters yet, and they struggled to stay logged in as they switched lessons and learning applications. 

To solve for this, teachers logged into Chromebooks on behalf of students before school or relied on older students to help the juniors sign in. They also relied on shared password practices, which created security risks. Sticky notes were taped to devices, logins were displayed on classroom walls, and simple credentials were chosen to make access easier.

Kate Mackintosh, STEAM Specialist & Digital Technologies Leader, wanted a solution that would let students start learning right away with Google while also supporting stronger security practices across the cyberschool.

The solution: Single sign-on into devices simplifies access and supports digital citizenship

To address the challenge, Kate introduced Clever Badges, a secure physical, encrypted passcode that gives students fast, independent access to their Chromebooks and Google accounts. After students flash the Clever Badge in front of the webcam to securely unlock the device, they are taken to their digital classroom in the Clever Portal where they get one-click access to applications like Seesaw and Kahoot!

Their rollout plan also included teaching students strong online safety habits as global citizens. Students were taught to keep their Clever Badges secure by storing them in the classroom. Older students used Clever Badges and a PIN for even stronger protection.

Giving students the Clever Badge frees up a lot of time. It also enables the teachers to spend time on other things rather than logging in students.

Kate Mackintosh

STEAM Specialist & Digital Technologies Leader

The impact: Single sign-on creates the foundation for security practices that don’t interrupt learning

St Thomas More’s experience demonstrates how a unified identity platform enables both immediate classroom gains and opportunities to strengthen security posture. 

1. Teaching and learning impact

• Instructional Time Saved: The unified approach recovered 20 minutes per 40-minute lesson previously lost to login friction.
• Access Rate: The school achieved 100% fast, instant student access to learning tools, rather than navigating delays.
• Operational Efficiency: Single sign-on into devices and applications drive a reduction in login-related tickets, freeing IT staff from password troubleshooting to focusing on strategic projects.
• Fewer IT Burdens: After implementing Clever Badges, the school has reduced login-related tickets down to 0.

2. Boosting Security

• Security Foundation: Clever serves as the secure identity platform that enables schools to implement stronger backend password practices in alignment with Australian government guidance.
• Advanced security: By establishing a unified identity base, the school is positioned to explore advanced security measures, specifically deviceless Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), to comply with standards like Essential 8.
• Zero Trust Enabler: Unified identity is the fundamental first step toward modernizing security architecture and implementing zero trust principles.

What is a Unified Identity Platform?

A Unified Identity Platform provides a single, trusted digital identity that works everywhere, replacing fragmented logins and eliminating the need to juggle multiple records.

Clever is the global identity platform designed for education. It integrates directly with school data systems to automatically verify, standardize, and sync user accounts across all applications.

This unification delivers immense value: seamless single sign-on and time savings are immediate classroom wins, while enhanced security (like identity provisioning, centralized password management, and multi-factor authentication) builds the resilient digital architecture IT leaders require. Clever ensures the right people securely access the right resources, every time.

Want to hear this story live? Join the live session on October 29th at 3 PM Melbourne.

About the Brazilian Edtech Market

Brazil’s edtech market operates very differently from that of the United States and Canada. Here, states—not individual schools—are responsible for purchasing and implementing digital tools. This centralized approach shapes how Brazilian education leaders ensure edtech reaches the country’s 47 million students and 2.1 million teachers across 179,000 schools (Reach Capital, 2023).

Edtech is thriving in Brazil, especially since 98% of schools have internet access and use mobile-first tools. Almost every student and teacher relies on WhatsApp (99%) and YouTube (97%) for learning and engagement (Reach Capital, 2023).

To navigate this market, global edtech leaders like Khan Academy have turned to local partnerships—teaming up with Clever and Layers to deliver scalable rollouts.

The Challenge: Scaling Implementation Across Brazilian Schools

When Khan Academy started to focus on growing in São Paulo, they faced a familiar challenge for any app entering the market: scaling implementation.

Khan Academy needed to quickly roll out its platform across the entire state – without having teachers manually roster accounts. However, building new integrations with Brazilian SISes requires custom work and pulls resources away from providing every student a world-class education. Their priority was to ensure accounts were easily created – without manual account creation – and for students and teachers to access Khan Academy through the systems they already used. Just as importantly, they needed to ensure every license was ready to go on the first day students came back to school.

The Solution: One integration, extended to every school in Brazil

With one connection, Khan Academy was able to offer automated rostering and SSO in Brazil —no new development, no extra lift.

The Technical Setup

Clever’s integration with Layers enables any edtech partner to scale across Brazil’s state systems—no new SIS or API development required.

Schools in Brazil use Layers, the leading Brazilian SSO platform for edtech, because it integrates with local SISes and automatically rosters accounts for every student and teacher. This allowed Khan Academy to use their existing Clever integration to keep accounts updated automatically, just as they do with U.S. districts.

Easy Setup, Instant Student Access

The set up process alleviated the pain of teachers creating their Khan Academy accounts for their classes. Layers handled all setup and ongoing support on behalf of schools—minimizing effort for both Khan Academy and local IT teams.

The process was simple and familiar for Khan Academy: they sent an invite through Clever, Layers accepted it on the school’s behalf, and set up sharing rules. Layers also embedded the Khan Academy SSO link directly into each school’s portal—making it effortless for students to log in. Students and teachers accessed Khan Academy through single sign-on (SSO) within the Layers Portal in Brazilian Portuguese.

Why It Matters 

Clever’s integration is designed to support any global edtech provider seeking fast, compliant entry into Brazil. With built-in rostering, SSO, and local support, you can scale across states without new development or technical overhead.

The Impact: Automated accounts and Instant Access for 1.75M Brazilian Students by Day One

Through this partnership, 1.75 million student accounts were provisioned automatically via Clever and accessed through SSO on the Layers Portal in time for the first day of school. Layers received reports from less than 0.05% of users during the rollout—a key win in a market where technical support can easily overwhelm both school and edtech teams.

Want to hear directly from Khan Academy and Layers on what they learned about scaling in Brazil? Join the live session on October 23rd at 10am PT / 1pm ET.

Ready to scale your platform to millions of Brazilian students—without a custom build? Book a 15-minute call with our team to learn how it works.