Does SchoolWise run on a Mac?
  • 23 Jul 2024
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SchoolWise Desktop only works with macOS using a 3rd party product

The SchoolWise Desktop application (full administrative software) is a Windows-based program. As such, it doesn’t run natively on macOS. But this doesn't mean that Mac users are out of luck. One of the best options for running SchoolWise Desktop (or any Windows program) on a Mac is to use a third-party software package called Parallels Desktop. This software will allow you to Run Windows and macOS simultaneously on a Mac. It is an annual subscription-based product and for full functionality, you may also have to obtain a Windows product key as well. They have free trial software and it is very easy to install and works well with recent-generation macOS hardware. 


SchoolWise Web works with macOS

Our SchoolWise Web application does run on the Mac natively since it's a browser-based software. It will also run on any Chromebook or any Windows OS with a web browser. The SchoolWise Web application syncs SIS data with the SchoolWise Desktop and has a lot of built-in features and reports. While the SchoolWise Web application is geared toward Teacher/Parent/Student use, it also has lots of built-in tools and reports for Admins as well. Depending on what your administrator is looking for, SchoolWise Web application may offer everything they need. Have a look below at some of the tools available on the web: