The School Management Portal can be used in English or Afrikaans. The language is set per user, so changing it only affects your own screen. This article explains how to change your interface language, the keyboard shortcut to switch quickly, and how to print reports in the other language. It is for all staff who use the School Management Portal.

My Home > My User Settings

Who sets the interface language?

• Per user: There is no single school-wide language. Each user has their own programme language.

• Superuser: The Superuser can set the language for each staff member.

• Each staff member: Every user can change their own language in their user settings.

How do I change my language in my user settings?

1. Navigate to My Home > My User Settings.

2. Change the programme language to English or Afrikaans.

3. Save your changes.

Is there a quick way to switch the language?

1. Click on your school name at the top left of the screen.

2. On your keyboard, press Ctrl + Shift + L.

The interface switches between English and Afrikaans. Press the shortcut again to switch back.

Can I print reports in English if my school is set up in Afrikaans?

Yes. When you generate the report, select to print it in English. You do not need to change your interface language first.

How is this different from other language settings?

• SA-SAMS exporter: The Reporting Language option on the SA-SAMS exporter is a separate setting that controls the language of data exported to SA-SAMS. Changing your interface language does not change it.

• d6 Communicator App: Parents and staff change the app language in the app itself under Settings > Language. The portal language does not affect the app.

Frequently asked questions

How can I change the language?

Go to My Home > My User Settings and change the programme language, or click your school name at the top left and press Ctrl + Shift + L.

Our school is Afrikaans. Can I print reports in English?

Yes. Select to print the report in English when you generate it.

Can I temporarily switch my Afrikaans setup to English?

Yes. Click your school name at the top left and press Ctrl + Shift + L. Press it again to switch back to Afrikaans.

If I change my language, does it change for everyone at the school?

No. The language is set per user, so it only changes your own screen.