This guide brings together helpful resources for students using ManageBac+ in the IB Primary Years Programme. It is designed as a starting point for accessing your account, understanding the main areas of the platform, and finding the most relevant Help Centre articles.

Use this article to review sign in guidance, learn how to navigate your account, understand common student workflows, and know where to find further support when needed.

Overview

Students can use ManageBac+ to access classes, view their assigned year group, and join simple or activity groups made available by the school. Within classes, students can view unit summaries, submit work to the assignment or task dropbox, take part in discussions, and access class files and calendar information.

This guide acts as a central hub for the main student resources, including signing in, navigating the platform, using worksheets and classes, and knowing when to contact teachers or advisers for additional support.

Account access

• Accessing your ManageBac+ account and login issues
• Creating a strong passphrase
• Accessing via iOS or Android mobile app

Navigating your account

• My Workspace
  • Navigating ManageBac+ overview
  • The new Home landing page
  • Messaging your Adviser
  • Viewing Year Group, Calendar, Discussions & Files
• Managing your profile
  • Updating your personal details
  • Managing your calendar

Daily use

• Programme Worksheets
  • Service Learning
  • Project based Learning
• Classes & Assessment Tasks
  • Accessing your Classes
  • View Task Deadlines & Submit Coursework
• Portfolio & Progress
  • Uploading & Organising your Portfolio
  • Tracking your Academic Progress

Key Concepts / What’s New

• Your default landing page is My Workspace, which shows personalised information based on your year group and classes.
• Students can view class information, manage coursework, upload reflections and evidence, and track progress depending on how the school is using ManageBac+.
• The left hand menu is the same or similar for students across the platform.
• Some areas, such as worksheets and project pages, may be customised by the school for PYP Exhibition, Action, or other projects.
• For school managed changes such as account details, class membership, or task clarification, students should contact their teachers or advisers directly.

Tips & Best Practices

• Use this article as a starting point and open the linked guides for more detailed instructions.
• Create a strong passphrase and avoid saving passwords on shared or public devices.
• Check My Workspace regularly to stay up to date with deadlines, messages, and calendar items.
• Use the class and portfolio guides to understand where to upload coursework and organise evidence.
• Contact teachers and advisers directly for school specific questions about your classes and tasks.

Warnings & Important Notes

• Do not save your password in a browser on devices that are not your personal devices.
• Access to classes, year groups, groups, and worksheets depends on what your school has assigned to you.
• Some account and class related issues cannot be changed by students and must be handled by school staff.
• Some worksheets and project areas may vary depending on your school’s setup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where should I start if I am new to ManageBac+?

Start with the account access and navigation resources in this guide, then open the articles most relevant to your classes and school workflows.

What can I do from My Workspace?

My Workspace shows personalised information such as your calendar, upcoming deadlines, and details based on your year group and classes.

Where can I update my details or manage my calendar?

Use the guides under Managing your profile to update your personal details and manage your calendar settings.

Who should I contact if I need help with school specific information?

Contact your teachers and advisers directly for support with school managed information, classes, task requirements, and due dates.

Can I use this article instead of the full guides?

This article is designed as a central starting point. For full instructions, open the linked Help Centre articles in each section.

In Summary

• This article gathers key student guides for getting started with ManageBac+ in the IB Primary Years Programme.
• You can use it to access resources for account access, navigation, daily use, and support.
• For school specific issues, teachers and advisers remain your main point of contact.

These resources provide a clear starting point for students using ManageBac+.