FAQs
Answers for parents and schools.
Quick answers about Houseroom search, membership, school profiles and admissions-team tools.
Parents
Can I use Houseroom for free?+
Yes. You can browse school profiles, read guides and use public tools for free. Membership adds personalised matches, richer planning, reminders and application tracking.
Does Houseroom submit applications for me?+
No. Houseroom helps families organise research, deadlines, open days and next steps. Applications still go through each school's official process.
Can I track more than one child?+
Yes. Member planning is designed for households with multiple children, shortlists and application timelines.
Schools
How does a school claim its profile?+
Schools can start from the For schools page and request access. The Houseroom team verifies the request before granting profile management permissions.
Is the verified school profile free?+
Yes. The core verified profile is free. Paid tools are for open-day booking, enquiry management, follow-up workflows and admissions analytics.
Does Houseroom replace a school MIS?+
No. Houseroom is the front-door layer for discovery, enquiries, visits and reporting before data moves into the school's main systems.
Support
How do I get help?+
Use the contact page for support, profile corrections, membership questions or school-side enquiries.
How are school facts kept accurate?+
Houseroom combines public data, periodic checks and school-managed verified profiles so families can see clearer admissions information.