EdTech App Development in Sydney, Melbourne and Across Australia
We build learning platforms, student portals and training apps for Australian schools, RTOs and corporate teams, with student privacy planned from day one.
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EdTech app development is the design and build of software for teaching, training and assessment, such as learning management systems (LMS), student and staff portals, e-learning apps and compliance-training tools. In Australia, TEQSA regulates higher education providers and ASQA regulates registered training organisations, so those standards apply to the education provider rather than to the software. The software has to support them, and it has to handle student data under the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles.
Software Co builds custom software for schools, universities, RTOs and corporate learning teams in Sydney, Melbourne and across Australia. We plan privacy, access control and accessibility into the build from the start, and we connect to existing systems through standards such as LTI 1.3. Our published case studies so far are in lending, field operations, livestream commerce and healthcare.
Cost and timing depend on what you’re building, so we scope first. A focused MVP typically starts under $30,000, and a full LMS or enterprise platform with student information system integration costs considerably more.
What Do TEQSA, ASQA and the Privacy Act Mean for an Education App?
TEQSA and ASQA set standards for education providers, not for software. The Privacy Act and the Australian Privacy Principles apply to most providers’ handling of student data, and a new Children’s Online Privacy Code is due by 10 December 2026. As your software partner, we build the controls those rules rely on: role-based access, encryption, audit logs, and clear records of who changed what.
What we can’t do is certify that your organisation complies. That confirmation comes from your compliance team, your regulator or a qualified adviser. We can make it easier by documenting how the software handles data, so your reviewers have something concrete to assess.
How Does an Education App Connect to Your LMS?
LTI 1.3 & EdTech Interoperability
Seamless integration protocols built on 1EdTech LTI standards, enabling frictionless connections between custom learning modules, existing student databases, and institutional platforms like Canvas, Moodle, and Blackboard.
WCAG 2.1 AA Accessibility Standards
Interface design and code architecture rigorously tested for screen reader compatibility, keyboard navigation, high-contrast visual modes, and closed-captioning support for diverse learning requirements.
Student Data Protection & Local Residency
Complete alignment with the Privacy Act 1988 and Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). All student profiles, assessment records, and personal identification data are secured with enterprise-grade encryption and hosted locally within Australian cloud data centers.
What Education Software Do We Build?
How Does an Education App Build Work, Step by Step?
Discovery & Curriculum Alignment
We map what the platform needs to do and how it needs to align with the Australian Curriculum or the relevant training framework, before any development is scoped.
Design
We design around real classroom and administrative workflows, a K-12 teacher's daily use looks nothing like a corporate training manager's, and the platform needs to reflect whichever one it's built for.
Development & Integration
Development includes integration with existing student information systems or HR platforms, scoped early since these integrations are usually central to daily adoption.
Accessibility & Compliance Testing
We test against WCAG accessibility guidelines and Australian privacy requirements specifically, not as a final checklist item but as part of core testing, since these aren't optional in an education context.
Testing & Launch
We test the full user journey for both educators and learners before launch, since adoption depends on both groups finding the platform genuinely usable, not just technically functional.
Post-Launch Support
We stay involved after launch for updates and support as student numbers, curriculum changes, and compliance requirements evolve.
Education and Related Projects We've Built
Clinic 1 - All-in-One Practice Management Software
BizCap - Australia’s Most Open-minded Lender
RebateApp - Your Ultimate Rebate Companion
Shoprun - World’s First Livestream Shopping Centre
Fieldr - Productivity, Time Tracking and Task Management
Twine - A New Kind of Match-making
HealthMate - Decentralising Allied Health. Reimagining Care.
AI Medic - AI-assisted healthcare when you need it
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you build education software aligned with the Australian Curriculum?
Yes, we build around ACARA's Australian Curriculum structure and the compliance context specific to Australian schools and training providers, not a generic international template.
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Insights & Ideas
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