How It Works
For Families
- 1
Create Your Account
Sign up as a family and add your children's information to your profile.
- 2
Search Schools
Use our search to find schools that match your criteria: location, learning system, special needs support, and more.
- 3
Build Your Dossier
Upload and organize documents needed for applications: birth certificates, report cards, passports, and more.
- 4
Request Seats
Submit applications directly to schools through Porta. Track status and manage all applications in one place.
For Schools
- 1
Register Your School
Create an account and add your school's information, including location, learning system, and special programs.
- 2
Manage Seat Availability
Update seat availability by grade and term. Keep families informed about openings and waitlists.
- 3
Review Applications
Receive and review applications from families. Access complete dossiers and family information.
- 4
Manage Admissions
Update application status, make offers, and communicate with families—all in one platform.
Immediate wins
- •Reduced manual data entry and verification time by up to 60%
- •Fewer incomplete applications reaching your admissions team
- •Standardized application format across all applicants
- •Automatic validation of required documents and information
- •Better visibility into application status and pipeline
How it fits with OpenApply
Porta works alongside your existing OpenApply setup. We validate and structure applications before they reach your admissions system, ensuring you receive complete, consistent data that integrates smoothly with your current workflows.
Pilot: what you get
As a pilot school, you'll receive priority support, early access to new features, and the opportunity to shape Porta's development. Join a select group of schools leading the way in streamlined admissions.
Join the pilot program