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Exam Schedule RCS Template for Schools
A ready-to-adapt RCS message for schools, with placeholders, sample values and compliance notes.
When to Send This Message
Send when the exam timetable is published. For schools, this is one of the everyday messages that keeps parents informed without a phone call. Most businesses send it automatically from their software, so the timing is consistent.
Once a child is enrolled, the school's communication with parents about fees, attendance, events and exams shapes satisfaction and renewals.
The RCS Template
Exam Schedule
Dear Parent, the {exam} timetable for Class {class_sec} at [Business Name] is now available: {link}. Exams begin on {date}.SMS fallback (India, DLT format)
Dear Parent, the {#var#} timetable for Class {#var#} at [Business Name] is now available: {#var#}. Exams begin on {#var#}.Replace [Business Name] with your registered brand name. Links shown use example.com as a placeholder; use your own domain.
Placeholders and Sample Values
| Placeholder | Meaning | Sample value |
|---|---|---|
| {exam} | Exam | half-yearly exam |
| {class_sec} | Class sec | 5B |
| {link} | Link | https://example.com/e/SC2 |
| {date} | Date | 3 Nov |
Filling in each placeholder
- Exam (sample: half-yearly exam): Keep the value short and specific; test the longest realistic value to check the message still reads well.
- Class sec (sample: 5B): Keep the value short and specific; test the longest realistic value to check the message still reads well.
- Link (sample: https://example.com/e/SC2): Use your own short, recognisable domain; for SMS in India the domain must be whitelisted on DLT, and each variable is usually limited to 30 characters.
- Date (sample: 3 Nov): Write dates in an unambiguous form such as 14 Oct or 14 Oct 2026; avoid formats like 10/11 that customers read differently.
This template has 4 placeholders and a body of 123 characters before values are filled in. RCS card descriptions can be longer than SMS, but the first line should still carry the key information, as previews are truncated.
Category and Approval
Service updates like this suit RCS well because a card can carry buttons such as confirm, reschedule or get directions. The message must still relate to the customer's existing transaction.
Compliance Checklist
- Your brand (name, logo and description) is verified with the RCS provider before launch.
- Suggested replies and actions are short (25 characters or fewer per chip) and each one leads somewhere useful.
- An SMS fallback is configured, and in India the fallback text uses a DLT-registered template.
Rules to keep in mind for Schools
Communication about children must be handled carefully: the DPDP Act, 2023 requires verifiable parental consent for processing children's personal data and restricts tracking and targeted advertising directed at children. Admission ads should state facts such as board affiliation and avoid unverifiable rankings.
General guidance, not legal advice. Rules change, so confirm current requirements before launch. See our RCS compliance guide for India.
Tips for Better Results
- Use the customer's name and a reference number so the message is easy to trust and to search for later.
- Send it as close as possible to the event it relates to, such as right after booking or the day before an appointment.
Getting the exam schedule message right
Include dates, subjects, timings and the syllabus link.
Where this message fits for Schools
Parents begin researching schools a year or more ahead of admission, comparing curriculum, fees, results, transport and reviews from other parents. They attend open days, ask many questions by phone and WhatsApp, and decide around admission deadlines. Once enrolled, communication shifts to attendance, fees, events and emergencies.
Search and social ads drive admission enquiries; open-day registrations come from landing pages; WhatsApp answers parents' questions; SMS handles urgent notices such as closures, because it reaches every parent; voice broadcasts work for emergencies; email carries newsletters and fee statements.
Campaign ideas that pair with this template
- Open-day invitations with reminder sequences and directions
- Admission deadline countdown messages to parents who enquired
- Weekly highlights for current parents to build word-of-mouth
Need this RCS template set up?
We register, submit and connect templates for you, and send test messages before launch.
Questions About This Template
When should a school send the exam schedule message?
Send when the exam timetable is published. Sending it at a consistent time builds trust and reduces follow-up calls.
What happens if the customer's phone does not support RCS?
The message falls back to SMS. In India the fallback must use a DLT-registered template, which is why this page includes the SMS version.
Can I add images to this message?
Yes. A rich card can include an image or short video. Keep important details in the text as well, since not everyone views the image.
Can DND Teams set this up for my school?
Yes. We adapt the template to your business, register or submit it, and connect it to your software or our panel. Share your use case on WhatsApp or through the form.
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