Communication solutions

Your school community, connected.

Personalised messages, secure payments, and AI-powered support - delivered directly to every parent’s phone

Reach every family via email, SMS, WhatsApp, and the d6 Communicator App.

Send the same message across all four channels simultaneously, or choose the most appropriate one for each communication. Every family is reachable, regardless of which channel they use.

Target the right people every time.

Build precise recipient groups by grade, class, language, staff role, or any custom filter. The right message reaches the right people, and only them.

Schedule, track, and manage all outgoing communication.

Plan ahead, schedule messages in advance, and track exactly who has received and opened each one. A full message history gives leadership confidence and accountability over every communication sent.

A secure, centralised home for all school content.

Newsletters, calendars, policies, galleries, and documents are stored securely and accessible to your community at any time through the d6 School Communicator. No more printing, lost notices, or parents relying on third-party online groups for official school information.

POPIA and GDPR compliant from the ground up.

d6 Communication is purpose-built for the privacy requirements of a school environment. Personal information is handled securely, and your community can engage with confidence, knowing their data is protected.

AI Assist - smarter communication for schools and families.

AI Assist is built into both sides of d6 Communication, helping school staff save time on drafting and helping parents and guardians get answers without delay.

AI Assist for Communication

Draft professional school notices in seconds.
Type a simple prompt, such as "Write a notice about the Grade 7 camp on 14 March," and AI Assist generates a polished, professional draft immediately. You review it, refine it if needed, and send it through your chosen channel. You stay in control; AI handles the first draft.

AI Assist for Parents

Instant answers in the d6 School Communicator.
Parents and guardians can ask questions, such as when the Grade 2 excursion departs or what to bring to the first day of school, and receive instant, accurate answers based on what the school has already shared through the app. No waiting. No extra workload for your team.

Trusted by over 2500 Schools

& 3 Million Parents

Trusted by over 2,500 schools across Africa and beyond.

An absolute life changer. We use it for 2 schools that update the platform regularly and never miss an announcement or last-minute changes to plans.
~ Mark Allen
~ Mark AllenBryneven Primary School, Johannesburg
They helped us to get up and running in a short period of time. It is so easy to use! We can quickly share important dates, news, photos and assignments with parents and communicate with them via SMS when problems need to be addressed or appointments need to be scheduled. Overall, a wonderful tool!
~ Karin HerouxTeacher/ IT manager
d6 is a one-stop solution for our pre-school. It is effective and time-saving for both staff, admin and parents. The cloud-based solution is very convenient. The app works well!
~ Suzaan
~ SuzaanSteggies Kleuterskool, Stellenbosch
d6 has impacted us at Summerhill School by giving us quick bulk access to parents. Constant updates and reminders and easy access to information. The calendar and news feature is such a pleasure to use. d6 is easy to use and if ever required, the support team is very helpful and obliging.
~ Leanne
~ Leanne Summerhill School, Midrand
d6 now has so many functions, I’m worried it will replace the principal, too, and then I’ll be out of a job. Congratulations d6, you are doing visionary work
~ Dr. Dewald Strydom
~ Dr. Dewald StrydomHoërskool Zwartkop, Centurion
It is efficient and user-friendly. Perfect for curriculum setup. Love it. It has created a simple way to communicate with parents
~ Fomani Mangwane
~ Fomani MangwaneCBC Mount Edmund
d6 is like a partner in education and allows us to focus on our calling!
~ Johan Beukman
~ Johan BeukmanHoërskool Zwartkop, Centurion
It is accessible to all teachers, which gives the managing staff more freedom time-wise.
~ Cheryl Smit
It makes the school user friendly to communicate with the school family, reliable, reasonable and easy to use, not complicated to follow instructions
~ Phalawe Margareth
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  • Cashless Payments: Parents can pay for anything, from school fees to uniforms, anytime and from anywhere, streamlining the entire payment process.
  • No More Paperwork: Eliminate the hassle of tracking paper receipts and manual payment logs, ensuring everything is digitised and easily accessible.
  • Real-Time Tracking: Monitor payments in real time, allowing you to stay updated on every transaction and avoid accounting delays.
  • Improved Efficiency: Simplify your school’s payment process, reducing administrative burden and saving time for both parents and staff.
  • Organised Finances: Keep your school’s finances in perfect order, with all payments tracked, recorded, and easily integrated into your financial systems.

Frequently asked questions about d6 Communication.

Who uses d6 Communication?

d6 Communication serves every part of a school community, from the administrator composing the morning’s notices to the parent reading them on the school run.

Principals and School Leadership: Maintain full oversight of everything your school communicates. Know what has been sent, to whom, and when, all from one central platform. Consistent, professional communication reflects well on your school and builds trust with your community.

Administrators and School Office Staff: Spend less time writing and more time on what matters. Draft professional notices in seconds using AI Assist for Communication, target precisely the right recipients, and send across email, SMS, and WhatsApp in a single action. No more managing multiple platforms or wondering whether a message got through.

Teachers and HODs: Stay connected to parents and guardians without the administrative burden. Grade-specific and class-specific messaging means your communications reach only the families you need to reach, with no extra effort.

Parents and Guardians: Stay informed without the noise. Receive relevant notices through your preferred channel, access documents and calendars whenever you need them, get instant answers from AI Assist for Parents, and pay school fees and events directly through the d6 School Communicator.

School Governing Bodies: Receive governance updates, meeting notices, and school-wide communications in one reliable place. No more relying on informal channels for official school business.

What is d6 Communication?

d6 Communication is a school communication platform with two components: the d6 School Communication Management Portal, which allows administrators to send notices via email, SMS, WhatsApp, and the d6 Communicator App to targeted groups; and the d6 School Communicator, a parent-facing app for receiving updates, accessing school content, making payments, and getting instant answers through AI Assist for Parents.

What is the d6 School Communication Management Portal?

The d6 School Communication Management Portal is the administration side of d6 Communication. It allows school staff to compose and send notices to targeted groups via email, SMS, WhatsApp, and the d6 Communicator App from a single interface. It includes AI Assist for Communication, which generates professional drafts instantly and provides full delivery tracking and message history.

Can schools send WhatsApp messages through d6 Communication?

Yes. The d6 School Communication Management Portal allows administrators to send school notices and communications via WhatsApp, alongside email, SMS, and the d6 Communicator App from a single platform. Messages can be targeted to specific grades, classes, or custom groups, ensuring the right families receive the right information through the channel they prefer.

What is the d6 School Communicator?

The d6 School Communicator is the parent-facing app included in d6 Communication. Parents and guardians use it to receive school notices, access documents and calendars, pay school fees via d6 Pay, and ask questions through AI Assist for Parents. It is available on iOS, Android, and the web.

What is AI Assist for Communication?

AI Assist for Communication is an AI-powered drafting tool built into the d6 School Communication Management Portal. Administrators type a simple prompt, and AI Assist generates a professional, well-worded school notice or letter in seconds. The administrator reviews and approves the draft before it is sent.

What is AI Assist for Parents?

AI Assist for Parents is a virtual assistant built into the d6 School Communicator. It allows parents and guardians to ask questions about the school, such as event times or document requirements, and receive instant answers based on information the school has already shared through the app, without adding to the school staff’s workload.

Is d6 Communication POPIA compliant?

Yes. d6 Communication is built in full compliance with the requirements of POPIA and GDPR. Unlike general consumer messaging platforms, it is purpose-built for the privacy requirements of a school environment. All personal information is handled securely, giving schools and their communities confidence that data is protected at every point.

Can parents pay school fees through d6 Communication?

Yes. d6 Pay is available within the d6 School Communicator, allowing parents and guardians to pay school fees, event contributions, and other items directly through the app. Payment requests are sent through the d6 School Communication Management Portal, and payments are automatically reconciled with d6 Finance.

Can schools target specific grades or classes with messages?

Yes. The d6 School Communication Management Portal allows administrators to create recipient groups by grade, class, language, staff role, or any custom filter. This ensures that every message is sent only to the families or staff members it is relevant to, reducing noise and improving the effectiveness of communication.

Does d6 Communication integrate with other d6 modules?

Yes. d6 Communication integrates with d6 Administration, d6 Curriculum, and d6 Finance as part of the d6 School Management Suite. When used with d6 Administration, absentee and discipline notices are sent automatically to parents through the d6 School Communicator, without any manual action required from school staff.

Is d6 Communication available as a standalone product?

Yes. d6 Communication can be used as a standalone module or as part of the full d6 School Management Suite. Schools can begin with d6 Communication alone and add additional modules, such as d6 Administration, d6 Finance, or d6 Curriculum, as their needs develop.

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