Everything You Need for
Perfect Timetables
From initial setup to final PDF export, our TimeTabler handles every aspect of school scheduling with precision and ease.
Period Setup
Configure lesson periods, breaks, and games with flexible time slots. Support for 8-period days with morning break, long break, and lunch.
Lesson Cards
Create lesson cards linking subjects, teachers, and classes. Set weekly frequency, double periods, and preferred rooms.
Auto Generation
Generate conflict-free timetables in seconds using our intelligent 3-pass algorithm. Respects all constraints and teacher availability.
Multiple Views
View timetables by class, by teacher, by day, or master view. Color-coded subjects make it easy to spot patterns at a glance.
Drag & Drop Editing
Fine-tune your timetable with intuitive drag-and-drop. Swap lessons, move periods, and the system validates conflicts in real-time.
PDF Export
Export beautiful color-coded timetable PDFs for printing. Each subject gets a unique pastel background for easy reading.
Card Relationships
Define relationships between lessons: consecutive periods, same day, not after lunch, minimum gaps, and 14 more relationship types.
Substitutions
Manage teacher absences with one click. Find available substitutes, track substitution history, and generate daily substitution reports.
From Setup to Printed Timetable
in 4 Simple Steps
Define Periods
Set up your school day: lesson periods, breaks, lunch, and games. Configure start/end times for each slot.
Create Lesson Cards
Add subjects with teacher assignments, weekly frequency, and double period preferences. Set constraints and availability.
Generate
Click generate and our 3-pass algorithm creates a conflict-free timetable in seconds, respecting all your constraints.
Review & Export
Fine-tune with drag-and-drop, then export beautiful color-coded PDFs for each class, teacher, or the whole school.
Built Specifically for
Kenyan Schools
Unlike generic scheduling tools, Elimika TimeTabler understands the unique needs of Kenyan schools — 8-period days, double lessons for sciences, morning and afternoon sessions, and CBC curriculum requirements.
- Conflict-free generation with teacher availability checks
- Double periods that span across breaks correctly
- Color-coded subjects for instant visual recognition
- Teacher workload balancing across the week
- Support for multiple streams per form
- One-click PDF export for printing and sharing
- Drag-and-drop editing with real-time validation
- Substitution management for absent teachers
TimeTabler Engine
3-Pass Intelligent Algorithm
Place hardest-to-fit first
Consecutive slot pairing
Fill with soft constraints
Handles 40+ lesson cards in under 3 seconds
Zero Conflicts
Guaranteed
TimeTabler + 13 More Modules
TimeTabler is part of Elimika's comprehensive school management platform. Every module integrates seamlessly for a unified administration experience.
Student Management
Admissions, transfers, class lists, alumni tracking, attendance, and printable student ID cards
Staff Management
Staff records, staff categories, attendance tracking, and detailed attendance reports
Academic Manager
Dean settings, exam configuration, marks entry, subject allocation, report cards, spreadsheet analysis, and grading
Learn MoreTimetable
Automated timetable generation, drag-and-drop editing, double periods, room allocation, substitutions, and color-coded PDF export
Learn MoreOnline Classes
Video conferencing with Jitsi, homework assignments, submissions, and grading
Learn MoreLibrary Manager
Book inventory, issue & return tracking, reservations, fines, stocktaking, acquisitions, and reports
Finance & Fees
Fee collection via M-Pesa, invoicing, government allocations, expenses, payment vouchers, and financial reports
Learn MorePocket Money
Student pocket money accounts with deposits, withdrawals, and full transaction history
Payroll
Automated salary processing with PAYE, SHIF, NSSF, Housing Levy, allowances, deductions, and payslip generation
Learn MoreInventory & Procurement
Suppliers, purchase orders, invoices, goods received notes, stock management, and low-stock alerts
Transport
Route management, vehicle fleet, fuel tracking, driver assignment, and fuel cost reports with PDF export
Communications
Bulk SMS to parents, exam report SMS, email communications, SMS & email history
System Settings
School profile, class management, user management, roles & permissions, database backup, and audit trail
Biometric Attendance
ZKTeco F18 fingerprint attendance with real-time parent SMS alerts when students clock in and out of school
Learn MoreBuilt for Everyone in Your
School Community
Four dedicated portals ensure that administrators, teachers, students, and parents each get exactly the tools and information they need — nothing more, nothing less.
School Administrators
Full system access — school profile, user management, roles & permissions, database backup, and audit trail
Teachers & Dean
Marks entry, exam settings, report cards, subject allocation, online classes, and homework management
Accountant
Fee collection, M-Pesa payments, expenses, payment vouchers, payroll processing, and financial reports
Parents & Students
SMS exam reports, fee balance tracking, attendance monitoring, and online class access
Trusted by 80+ Schools Across Kenya
From primary schools to secondary institutions — powering education management since 2009
