Development Update: School Directory and Microsites 4.0

For more years than we can remember, The Rookies has been helping connect artists with trusted creative media and entertainment schools around the world. Combined with the growing reputation of Rookies World School Rankings® and our Certified School accreditation, our School Directory has become a powerhouse resource for finding the right education.

Thanks to the feedback of our members, and the support of our education partners, it is with great pleasure that we can announce another major upgrade with the release of School Directory 4.0.

Fully integrated

For a while now, School Microsites have taken a bit of a back-seat when it comes to our online platform. This was purely based on higher priority development tasks, but not any more. Schools are now positioned nicely in the main navigation bar for all to see, and we have countless new funnels driving visitors to their perfectly matched school.

Advanced Search Results and Rankings

One of the first things you'll notice is that we have improved the UX and UI of our search functionalities across the entire website. It might now appear like much at first, but there is an incredible amount going on behind the scenes to make sure the right school is suggested to visitors and members alike.

"When a visitor wants to find a Certified school that offers a Bachelor degree in Visual Effects, and also appears in the Global School Rankings for 2022. Oh, and they are a Houdini Certified Trainer. We've got your covered."

Try New Advanced Search

Global Ranking Badges

One of the biggest requests we received from schools was the ability to display badges earned in the Global School Rankings. This also means that you can filter search results based on these results, which is beneficial for everyone.

View 2022 Ranked Schools

Certified School Badges

It's a big deal for a school to earn a Certified School badge. We believe that this accreditation is the best way to prove which schools are reputable, reliable, and a good investment for students. It's a highly involved process, and involves a lot of scrutiny from our independent panel.

View Certified Schools

Connected to Student Portfolios

One of the features we are most excited about is the ability to showcase popular portfolio projects that have been uploaded by student portfolio pages. Not only does this provide a great opportunity for students to showcase their skills, but it also shows what type of work is completed at school, in real-time.