Getting Started as a Student in Cambridge, Pearson or National programmes

The ManageBac+ Team
The ManageBac+ Team
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Welcome to ManageBac+: Student Guide for UK, US and National Curriculum Programmes

Everything students need to know to get started with ManageBac+, including account access, navigation, daily use, and where to find help and support.

This guide brings together key Help Centre articles for students using ManageBac+ in Pearson Edexcel, Cambridge Assessment International Education, and National Curriculum programmes across primary, middle school, and high school.

Use this article as a central starting point for signing in, navigating your account, managing day to day tasks, and finding the right support when needed.

Overview

This article acts as a guide hub for students using ManageBac+. It brings together essential resources for accessing your account, understanding My Workspace and the main navigation, using your classes and portfolio, and finding help when you need it.

Students can access classes, their assigned year group, and simple or activity groups they wish to join. Within classes, they can view unit plan summaries, submit work to the assignment or task dropbox, post and view discussions, and access the Files and Calendar tabs.

Account access

Can’t find your school’s account?

Click here and use your ManageBac+ user email.

Navigating your account

Daily use

ManageBac+ gives you access to the core worksheets used in your programme, where you can add experiences, upload reflections and evidence, and communicate with advisers.

Help and support

For issues related to school managed information, such as updating your email address, being added to extra classes, clarifying task requirements, or checking due dates, contact your teachers and advisers directly.

To find support more quickly, review the guides in this article first and check the right hand side of the Portfolio page under Members to find your Key Contacts.

Key Concepts / What’s New

  • Your default landing page is My Workspace, which shows personalised information based on your year group, classes, and groups.
  • Students can use ManageBac+ to view classes, check deadlines, submit coursework, upload reflections and evidence, and review academic progress.
  • The left hand menu is the same or similar for students across different programmes.
  • Some support requests, such as changes to school related information or class membership, must be handled directly by teachers or advisers.
  • This guide is designed as a starting point and links to more detailed Help Centre articles for each area.

Tips & Best Practices

  • Use this article as a starting point and open the linked guides for detailed instructions.
  • Create a strong passphrase and avoid saving passwords on shared or public devices.
  • Check My Workspace regularly to stay on top of 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 issues or 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, and groups 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.
  • The guides linked in this article may cover different programme areas, so some features 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 daily use articles most relevant to your classes and programme.

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, classes, and groups.

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+.
  • 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+.

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