Parent Mobile App
Full guide to the Ardent SMS parent app for iOS and Android. Covers fees, attendance, bus tracking, messaging, and push notifications.
Parent Mobile App
The Ardent Parent App provides parents and guardians with a real-time window into their child's school life, right from their smartphone.
Download
The app is available for both major platforms.
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| iOS (App Store) | Download on App Store |
| Android (Play Store) | Download on Play Store |
Minimum Requirements:
- iOS: Version 16.0 or later.
- Android: Version 9.0 (Pie) or later.
Core Features
The app is built to handle the most frequent parent-school interactions efficiently.
Fee Payments
Pay school fees instantly via card or Mobile Money.
Live Bus Tracking
Track your child's school bus location in real-time.
Attendance
View daily and historical attendance records for each child.
Academic Performance
View report cards, subject grades, and teacher feedback.
Announcements
Receive and acknowledge school-wide and class-specific notices.
Canteen Wallet
Top up and manage your child's digital canteen wallet.
Ardent AI
Ask school-related questions in plain English via our AI assistant.
Real-Time Bus Tracking
The parent app provides peace of mind through a native mapping experience (Apple Maps on iOS, Google Maps on Android).
Push Notifications
The app sends proactive alerts to ensure you never miss a stop:
- Proximity Alert: When the bus is 5 minutes away from your child's pickup stop.
- Boarding Alert: Instant notification when your child's RFID tag is scanned upon boarding.
- Arrival Alert: Confirmation when the bus reaches the school campus.
Privacy Note: Bus tracking requires the app to have notification permissions. Proximity calculations are performed on-device; Ardent SMS does not track or store the parent's GPS location.
Digital Canteen Wallet
Say goodbye to lost lunch money. Parents can top up a digital wallet linked to their child's account.
- Spending Limits: Set daily maximums to encourage healthy eating habits.
- Usage History: See exactly what your child purchased and at what time.
- Low Balance Alerts: Receive a push notification when the wallet balance drops below a threshold.