Reasons for choosing eTAP

Experience
We have been providing a web-hosted SMS solution to NZ schools since 1998.
Over 1300 New Zealand teachers already trust eTAP to manage their student information.
Ease of Use
eTAP is 'easy to use'.
"eTAP is an application that is easy to use with a simple screen design which results in the user having to click very few buttons in order to retrieve or save student information."

Ministry of Education following the SMS accreditation process.

eTAP features can be turned on and off for specific users. This means eTAP can appear as a very simple programme for new users while experienced users have access to many more features.
eTAP requires no technical knowledge or software/hardware/data management. This is all managed by eTAP.
No Software/Database Management Hassles
No need to update data files or transfer them between computers.
No software installation, no messy upgrades, no back-ups.
No need to purchase expensive hardware such as new servers or upgrade operating software.
eTAP can be accessed using any type of computer, using any webbrowser.
Work from home, in the classroom or any other location.
Outstanding Customer Satisfaction
eTAP achieved outstanding customer satisfaction scores in a recent independent survey conducted by the Ministry of Education. In the survey, 45% of eTAP customers said they were `extremely satisfied' with eTAP as a vendor (the highest category available). This compares with just 11% on average across all SMS vendors.
eTAP and the New Zealand Market is Our Core Business
Our entire focus is supporting and enhancing eTAP for New Zealand schools. We understand the New Zealand curriculum and the issues faced by New Zealand teachers.
Includes Teacher Planning, Student Assessment & Caregiver Reports
Using eTAP, teachers can create simple or complex plans that can be cross-curriculum and at multiple levels. eTAP generates automatic mark books against the plans for easy student assessment.
New Zealand teachers have created over 13,000 curriculum plans in eTAP.
eTAP allows all assessment comments saved for a child to appear in any report format (caregiver report, portfolio etc) set up for a school. Teachers tell us this feature alone saves them hours of work.
Flexibility and Customisation
eTAP is extremely flexible and provides for a high level of customisation. For example, caregiver reports can be customised to meet a school's exact requirements. Customisation charges are very reasonable, making this option accessible to most schools
Cost Effective
eTAP is developed on open-source web-hosted software which means we can provide it to you at a fraction of the cost of proprietary solutions.
There is no need to spend money on upgrading school hardware or software. All you need is a computer with internet access and a web-browser.
eTAP Coaching
eTAP is developing a nationwide network of eTAP Coaches. Coaches help schools with all aspects of eTAP including advice on which features to use, training, and professional development (e.g. teacher planning and student assessment).
Designed by Teachers for Teachers
eTAP development has always been driven by New Zealand teacher recommendations and suggestions.