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IMPORT – EXCEL Import (Ziber Format)

Easily perform a custom data import using the Ziber-format Excel file.


Excel (Custom Import)

Download the Excel definition file at the bottom of this page.

  • The file must be saved in .XLSX format.

  • Each worksheet must have column headers in the first row.

  • Do not change the names of the worksheets or the column headers.

  • For supported languages, use the codes listed in: Available Languages.

⚠️ Note: The Excel import feature can only be used after coordination with Ziber.


Content Structure

The Excel file contains three worksheets:

1. groups worksheet

Column Name

Description

Rules

id

Unique ID of the group

Required, must be unique within the worksheet

name

Name of the group

Required

subgroup

Name of the subgroup (e.g., grade level such as "1")

Optional


2. students worksheet

Column Name

Description

Rules

id

Unique ID of the student

Required, must be unique within the worksheet

first_name

First name of the student

Required

preposition

Student's initials or prefix

Optional

last_name

Last name of the student

Required

date_of_birth

Student's date of birth

Required, format: DD/MM/YYYY

group_ids

Groups the student is associated with

Optional, separated by commas or semicolons; must exist in groups worksheet

parent_1_id

Unique ID of parent 1

Optional

parent_1_email

Email address of parent 1

Required if parent_1_id is provided

parent_1_language

Language of parent 1 (used for invitation language)

Optional, default: NL. See Available Languages for codes

parent_2_id

Unique ID of parent 2

Optional

parent_2_email

Email address of parent 2

Required if parent_2_id is provided

parent_2_language

Language of parent 2 (used for invitation language)

Optional, default: NL. See Available Languages for codes


3. teammembers worksheet

Column Name

Description

Rules

id

Unique ID of the team member

Required, must be unique within the worksheet

first_name

First name of the team member

Required

preposition

Initials or prefix of the team member

Optional

last_name

Last name of the team member

Required

language

Language of the team member

Optional, default: NL

email

Email address of the team member

Required

group_ids

Groups the team member is linked to

Optional, separated by semicolons; must exist in groups worksheet


Importing the Excel File into Ziber Team

To import the file into Ziber Team:

  1. Go to the Dashboard.

  2. Navigate to Kwieb.

  3. Click the Import button.

  4. Upload your Excel file and schedule the import.


Download

[Download the Excel definition file here.]