How to import students from a CSV file

If your class list is exported from your school's MIS, such as SIMS, iSAMS or Bromcom, you can upload the file instead of typing names. MarkMate reads the file and matches the first name and surname columns for you.

Before you start

Export your class list from your MIS as a .csv file. The first row of the file should be the column headings, for example Forename and Surname.

Steps

1. Open your class and click the Students tab.

2. Click Add students.

3. Under or, click Browse and choose your CSV file. You can also drag the file onto that box.

4. Under Map columns, check that MarkMate has chosen the right columns:

First name → for example Forename

Last name → for example Surname

5. If one is wrong, click it and choose the right column.

6. Check the list of names shown underneath.

7. Click Add [number] students.

If something goes wrong

"We couldn't find any names in this file": the file probably has no heading row, or isn't a .csv file. Click Try another file, or Paste names instead.

"Rows are missing a first or last name": check you've chosen the right columns, or fix the empty rows in your file and upload it again.

Full names all in one column (for example "Bryant, Caleb"): open the file, copy that column, and paste it into the box instead.