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How to use custom student fields

Learn how to create and manage custom student fields to store additional student information in Teach ’n Go.

Abdullah Al-Hussein avatar
Written by Abdullah Al-Hussein
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Custom student fields allow you to store extra information about your students beyond the standard profile fields. This feature helps you tailor student records to your school’s specific needs.

Admins can create as many custom fields as required, and once created, they automatically appear on all student profiles.


Add a new custom student field

  1. Go to School settings.

  2. Click Custom student fields in the left-hand menu.

  3. Click Add custom field in the far right of the screen.

  4. Enter a field name.

  5. Choose the field type:

    • Textbox (for free text)

    • Dropdown (single or multiple choice)

    • Checkbox (true/false)

    • Date box (for date selection)

  6. Click Save.


Where custom fields appear

Once created:

  • The custom field will appear on the Add student and Edit student profile pages.

  • It will be displayed above the Other details section.

  • Admins can update the value just like any other student field.


Delete a custom field

If a field is no longer needed:

  1. Go to School settings > Custom student fields.

  2. Locate the field.

  3. Click Delete.

⚠️ Deleting a custom field will permanently remove all data stored in that field for every student.


Set visibility for custom fields

When creating a custom field, you can control who can see it:

  • Admins only

  • Visible to Students and related contacts in the portal

Choose the appropriate visibility setting based on the type of information being stored.


How custom fields can be used

Once created, custom fields can be used for:

  • Importing student data

  • Displaying information in student tables

  • Including fields in templates and reports


Custom student fields give your school the flexibility to capture exactly the information you need, making student management more efficient and customised to your workflow.

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