How does Omniscol work?

Omniscol automatically generates an optimized schedule while considering the institution’s constraints (teacher availability, rooms, classes, etc.). It also offers full manual management with a multi-filter view (by class, teacher, room) and different display modes (weekly, monthly).

Can a schedule be modified after creation?

Yes, it is possible to make occasional changes after the initial generation. Updates can be made manually with checks to avoid conflicts.

Why is Omniscol the best scheduling software?

100% online : Accessible anywhere, no installation required. Ultra-powerful generator : Quickly creates optimized timetables. Intuitive user experience : Smooth, fast, and ergonomic interface. Total flexibility : Suitable for all types of timetables (weekly, cycle, calendar). Excellent constraint management : Automatic conflict detection and resolution. Full internationalization : Available in multiple languages. Advanced export and API capabilities : Data accessible and usable in real time. Online availability collection : Saves time in scheduling. Responsive support and expert guidance : Fast and efficient assistance for users.

For which institutions is Omniscol suitable?

Omniscol is suitable for primary schools, secondary schools, high schools, higher education institutions, and adult training centers. Any institution that operates with timetables, subjects, teachers and student groups.

Is Omniscol suitable for all types of timetables?

Yes, Omniscol supports three main types of timetables: * Weekly: based on a repeated week pattern (common in K-12 and sometimes in higher education). * Cycle: timetable over an arbitrary number of days (used in North America). * Calendar: scheduling courses on specific dates without repetition (common in higher education). All these models can be generated automatically.

Is Omniscol compatible with our existing system?

Yes, it has APIs and import/export formats to integrate with other software.

Does Omniscol work on tablets or mobile devices?

Yes, Omniscol is a 100% SaaS solution accessible from any device with a web browser.

Can Omniscol manage complex timetables?

Yes, the software is designed to adapt to the most complex constraints, including advanced group management, lesson hour concatenation, class alignment, and multiple availability of teachers and rooms.

What types of constraints can be configured?

Teacher availability, fixed or flexible rooms, priorities, alignments, concatenation, specific days, variable lesson duration, etc.

How does Omniscol optimize a timetable?

The algorithm minimizes timetable gaps, balances the workload of teachers and students, distributes subjects evenly, and respects the institution's preferences.

Can Omniscol check the validity of a time slot before scheduling a lesson?

Yes, before scheduling a lesson, Omniscol checks if the time slot is free for teachers, rooms, and students.

Does Omniscol detect errors after scheduling a lesson?

Yes, after scheduling, the system flags potential conflicts: double booking of a teacher or room, overlap with another lesson, group imbalance, or missing room or teacher assignment.

How long does it take to set up an account?

Very little! Omniscol allows bulk data import via copy-paste from Excel or any other spreadsheet. Many shortcuts also enable duplicating all or part of the data, with on-the-fly transformation to adapt the information to your organization.

Can teachers enter their availabilities themselves?

Yes, Omniscol offers an online module allowing teachers to directly enter their availabilities before the schedule is created.

How can timetable data be retrieved?

Omniscol offers several export options: * Office formats: Excel, PDF. * API access: Over 200 endpoints, with webhooks to automatically retrieve real-time updates. * Access level: Core provides access to essential data, Premium offers full and advanced access.

How can timetables be shared with teachers and students?

Omniscol offers multiple sharing options: dynamic display on a digital board, export in PDF or Excel, online consultation via a responsive web page, and synchronization with external calendars via iCal. Of course, users can simply log in to the application if you grant them access, in which case they will only see the data relevant to them!

How does Omniscol's artificial intelligence work?

Omniscol uses AI to automatically generate an optimized schedule based on defined constraints and preferences. It also uses AI to detect conflicts, misconfigurations, or intelligently import your data.

Is the automatic scheduling AI mandatory?

No, users can choose to automatically generate the schedule or build it entirely manually. Omniscol then quickly and clearly indicates conflicts on each slot or resource. You may override a constraint manually if necessary.

What are Omniscol's pricing plans?

Omniscol offers an annual pricing plan tailored to each institution's needs. After an initial contact, we can assess the price based on the Core or Premium license and the size of your institution.

What are the differences between Omniscol Core and Premium?

Omniscol Core provides an advanced timetable generator and essential tools for school management. Omniscol Premium includes all Core-level features, along with advanced tools and priority support, ideal for higher education.

Is there a free trial?

Yes, a demo version is available. Contact us to request an online demonstration, and we can provide you with a free trial.

FAQ — general questions

The general questions most frequently asked by prospects and new users. For more specific questions, see the specialized FAQs: Timetable creation, Data import, Algorithm behavior, Display and UX, Security and hosting, Pricing and licenses.

Does Omniscol work with a limited internet connection?

Yes, provided you have a sufficient connection at the time of loads and saves. The web application caches already-consulted data in the browser, which makes consultation more tolerant of short outages. Changes, imports, exports and administration operations, on the other hand, require network access available at the time of the action.

Which browsers are supported?

Chrome is recommended. Firefox, Safari and Edge also work. Internet Explorer is not supported.

Do I need to install a client?

No. Everything runs in the browser. No local installation is required.

Is my data backed up?

Yes. Omniscol relies on backups and redundancy mechanisms described in the contractual framework and the account's security documents. See Security and hosting.

For manual backups, a full export in JSON format is available from Import/Export. In case of a major problem, this file can be sent back to the Omniscol team for re-injection.

Can I have several timetables at the same time?

Yes. On a Standard account, over disjoint week ranges (for example semester 1 vs semester 2). On a Premium account, several timetables can be published simultaneously over the same weeks, with dynamic merging of the views — this is included by default. This capability can also be enabled contractually on some Standard accounts (exceptional case, with an adapted framework). See Multiple active timetables in parallel.

How many administrators can work at the same time?

The number of simultaneous sessions depends on your contract and your usage. With the real-time Collaboration option, administrators see the presence of the other connected users (a red disc signals a risk of simultaneous modification). The working views are not always refreshed automatically after a save made by a colleague. See Collaboration between administrators.

The Sharing button on the timetable screen generates a read-only share link, with a mandatory expiration date.

For a dynamic calendar subscription (automatic synchronization), the iCal option is available in the share. See iCal — subscription and dynamic link.

Which languages are supported?

To date: French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Arabic, Hebrew, Kazakh, Vietnamese. Right-to-left languages (Arabic, Hebrew) benefit from an adapted interface (RTL).

My school is in a country that is not listed. Can I use Omniscol?

Yes. The settings prefilled per country are a convenience, not a constraint. In the least favorable case, you manually customize the levels, the time grid, the holidays and the subjects.

How do I retrieve my data if I leave Omniscol?

Full JSON export from Import/Export. It includes all the school's data, in a reusable format. You remain the owner of your data, in accordance with the GDPR.

What is the difference between the Timetable and Timetable management modules?

Timetable management is used to create, configure, generate and publish timetables. Occasional use (before the school year starts, structural changes).
Timetable is used to consult and occasionally modify the published timetables. Daily use.

See Overview of the Timetable management module and Viewing and filtering.