As a microschool owner, one of your biggest challenges is attracting and retaining students. You may have a great curriculum, talented teachers, and a supportive community, but if parents don't know about your microschool, they won't enroll their children. Marketing is essential to the success of your microschool, and it doesn't have to be expensive or complicated. In this blog post, we will explore how to market your microschool to potential students and parents.

1. Create a website

A website is the foundation of your online presence. It's the first place parents will go to learn more about your microschool. Your website should be visually appealing, easy to navigate, and include the following information:

• A description of your microschool and its mission
• Information about your curriculum and teaching methods
• Testimonials from current or former students and parents
• Tuition and fee information
• Enrollment deadlines and procedures
• Contact information, including your address, phone number, and email

2. Use social media

Social media is a powerful tool for reaching potential students and parents. Create accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and post regularly about your microschool. Share photos of your students, highlight special events or projects, and share relevant articles or news stories. Encourage parents to like and share your posts to increase your reach.

3. Attend local events

Attending local events is a great way to meet potential students and parents face-to-face. Set up a booth or table at a farmers' market, festival, or community event. Offer information about your microschool, answer questions, and provide promotional materials, such as brochures or flyers.

4. Host an open house

An open house is an opportunity for potential students and parents to visit your microschool, meet the teachers, and learn more about your curriculum. Schedule an open house at the beginning of the school year or during enrollment season. Provide a tour of your classrooms, offer a presentation about your curriculum, and answer questions.

5. Offer referral incentives

Word-of-mouth is a powerful marketing tool. Encourage current students and parents to refer their friends and family to your microschool by offering incentives, such as a tuition discount or a gift card. Make sure to promote your referral program on your website and social media channels.

About Omella

Omella is an intuitive Microschool platform that simplifies payment and form processes, allowing microschool owners to save on credit card fees and hundreds of hours per month. Whether it's a $10,000 tuition payment or forms and waivers, Omella makes it easy to accept payments and collect information with over 100 ready-to-use templates for microschools. These templates include forms for waivers, pickup authorization, allergy notification, Chromebook checkout agreement, and more.

One of Omella's greatest advantages is its user-friendly interface, designed to be accessible for both school owners and parents/students. With just a few minutes of setup time, you can start using the platform right away, without needing any technical expertise or training.