Use flexible, secure tools at no cost with Education Fundamentals, or add the enhanced capabilities you need with Education Standard, the Teaching and Learning Upgrade, or Education Plus.
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Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals1
(Formerly known as GSuiteforEducation)
Bring your school community together with a suite of tools that enables better communication and collaboration.
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Includes essential education tools and features like:
Collaboration tools including Classroom, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, and more
Communication tools including Google Meet, Gmail, and Chat
Data loss prevention for Gmail and Drive
Can be used in compliance with FERPA, COPPA and GDPR
Google Workspace for Education Standard
Level up with advanced security, analytics, and controls to safeguard against evolving digital threats.
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Includes everything in Education Fundamentals, as well as:
Security center to proactively prevent, detect, and remediate threats
Advanced device and app management to perform audits and enforce security and app access rules
Gmail log and Classroom log export for insights and analysis in BigQuery
New features
Teaching and Learning Upgrade
Enhance instructional impact with advanced video communication, enriched class experiences, and tools to drive academic integrity.
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Includes everything in Education Fundamentals, as well as:
Meetings with up to 250 participants and live streams with up to 10,000 in-domain viewers using Google Meet
Premium engagement features in Google Meet including interactive Q&As, polls, breakout rooms, and more
Classroom add-ons to directly integrate your favorite tools and content
Unlimited Originality reports and the ability to check for peer matches across a private repository of past student work
Coming soon Transform new and existing content into engaging and interactive assignments with practice sets
(Video) [IN] What you can do with Google Workspace for Education paid editions (Short version)New features
Google Workspace for Education Plus
(Formerly known as GSuiteEnterpriseforEducation)
Transform your school with a comprehensive solution incorporating advanced security and analytics, enhanced teaching and learning tools, and more.
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Includes everything in Education Standard and the Teaching and Learning Upgrade, as well as:
Meetings with up to 500 participants and live streams with up to 100,000 in-domain viewers using Google Meet
Personalized Cloud Search for your domain to make information accessible and easy to find
Build custom apps with AppSheet – no coding required
Priority response from a team of education specialists
Coming soon Transform new and existing content into engaging and interactive assignments with practice sets
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1 Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals is available at no cost for qualifying institutions. Learn more
Product demos
Experience Google for Education tools in action. Explore each product in detail via step-by-step guides to get a feel for how they work in the classroom.
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Collaborate | Education Fundamentals1Get started | Education StandardContact for pricing | Teaching and Learning UpgradeContact for pricing | Education PlusContact for pricing |
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 DocsCo-create documents and edit in real time | ||||
 SheetsCollaborate on spreadsheets | ||||
 SlidesWork together on presentations | ||||
 FormsCreate surveys and quizzes | ||||
 ClassroomAssess progress from anywhere | ||||
| Third-party application add-ons | ||||
| Roster syncing | ||||
| Originality reports | 5 reports per class | 5 reports per class | Unlimited with peer comparison | Unlimited with peer comparison |
| Practice sets (Coming soon) | ||||
 AssignmentsSave time grading with your existing LMS | ||||
| coming soon Microsoft Word support in originality reports | ||||
| coming soon New languages in originality reports | ||||
| Originality reports | 5 reports per class | 5 reports per class | Unlimited with peer comparison | Unlimited with peer comparison |
 SitesEasy to create, simple websites | ||||
 GroupsShare and discuss topics together | ||||
 Document approvalsStreamline approvals directly within Drive | ||||
 TasksStay on top of your tasks | ||||
 AppSheetBuild apps without code |
Connect
 GmailInstitution-wide email | ||||
 CalendarShared calendars | ||||
 MeetVideo and voice conferencing | 100 participants | 100 participants | 250 participants | 500 participants |
| coming soon Call transcripts | ||||
| coming soon YouTube livestreaming | ||||
| coming soon Q&A and polls during livestreams | ||||
| coming soon Retrospective originality reports | ||||
| Dial-in access to meetings | US only | US only | US only | US and International |
| Closed Captioning, viewer initiated | ||||
| In-domain live streaming | Up to 10,000 | Up to 100,000 | ||
| Recordings saved to Drive | Temporary benefit until Jan 9, 2022 | Temporary benefit until Jan 9, 2022 | ||
| Moderation controls | ||||
| Hand raising | ||||
| Digital whiteboarding | ||||
| Custom backgrounds | ||||
| Polls and Q&A | ||||
| Breakout rooms | ||||
| Attendance tracking | ||||
| Noise cancellation |
Access
 Cloud SearchSmart search | ||||
 StorageSecure storage for Photos, Drive, and Gmail | 100 TB pooled cloud storage | 100 TB pooled cloud storage | 100 TB shared + 100 GB per staff license | 100 TB shared + 20 GB per license |
 SupportAssistance by phone, email, and online | ||||
| Priority response from a team of education specialists |
Control
 Security centrePrevent threats and automate monitoring | ||||
 Security investigation toolRemediate phishing, spam, and more | ||||
| eDiscoveryfor emails, chats, and files | ||||
| Retention and archiving for Gmail and Google Meet | ||||
| Audit reports to track user activity | ||||
 AdminSecurity and administration controls | ||||
| Endpoint and mobile-device management | ||||
| Data loss prevention for Gmail and Drive | ||||
| Hosted S/MIME for Gmail | ||||
| Secure LDAP | ||||
| Advanced Protection Program (beta) | ||||
| Advanced mobile-device management | ||||
| Cloud Identity Premium | ||||
| Context-aware Access | ||||
| Gmail and Classroom log analysis in BigQuery | ||||
| Integrate Gmail with compliant third-party archiving tools | ||||
| Security dashboard reports | ||||
| Security health page | ||||
| Target audiences | ||||
| Security Sandbox | ||||
| Google Workspace Migrate (beta) | ||||
| Automated Groups memberships (beta) |
Collaborate | Education Fundamentals1Get started | Education StandardContact for pricing | Teaching and Learning UpgradeContact for pricing | Education PlusContact for pricing |
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Find answers to commonly asked questions
What editions does Google Workspace for Education offer?
Google Workspace for Education offers Education Fundamentals to all qualifying institutions at no cost. For those that want more premium features, Google also offers paid editions including Education Standard, the Teaching and Learning Upgrade, and Education Plus.
How much does each edition within Google Workspace for Education cost?
Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals is available for no charge for all qualifying institutions. Education Standard, the Teaching and Learning Upgrade, and Education Plus are paid editions.
For pricing information and specific features included in each of the Google Workspace for Education editions, please visit our comparison chart.
Are there differences in storage across editions?
All editions provide schools with 100TB of storage shared across the institution. Additional storage is provided with the Teaching and Learning Upgrade and Education Plus editions based on the number of licenses purchased. Please review our comparison chart for more details or visit our Help Center.
Can I have more than one edition at the same time?
It depends and varies based on the intended combination of editions.
You must have an Education Fundamentals edition to upgrade to any of the other editions (Education Standard, the Teaching and Learning Upgrade, or Education Plus).
You cannot have Education Plus in combination with Education Standard or the Teaching and Learning Update — only Education Fundamentals.
You can have a combination of Education Standard and the Teaching and Learning Upgrade at the same time. Although we believe the maximum value of those combined editions can be realized in Education Plus, we wanted to be as flexible as possible to school community needs.
Are discounts available and/or are there incentives for longer term commitments?
Yes, Google offers automatic discounts for customers that contractually commit to a multi-year purchase (two years or more) of Google Workspace for Education Plus. To learn more, please connect with your Google Workspace for Education partner reseller and/or Google for Education representative.
When upgrading to a paid edition of Google Workspace for Education (Plus, Teaching & Learning Upgrade, and/or Standard), will I need to sign a new Workspace for Education Terms of Service agreement?
No, there is no need for a new Workspace for Education contract nor an addendum.
Can I upgrade/downgrade between the editions?
All paid Google Workspace for Education editions are annual subscriptions, and pricing is locked for the duration of the subscription term.
Customers who purchase the Teaching and Learning Upgrade can add Education Standard at any time (and vice versa) and to Education Plus.
Customers can reevaluate continuing with their subscription or downgrade at the end of their subscription term.
What is the duration of a paid Google Workspace for Education subscription?
All paid Google Workspace for Education editions are available as annual subscriptions, and pricing is locked for the duration of the subscription term. However, institutions can also purchase the Teaching and Learning Upgrade on a monthly subscription, as an alternative to purchasing it as an annual subscription.
Will schools that previously purchased GSuiteEnterpriseforEducation automatically get access to all new features that come with Google Workspace for Education Plus?
Yes, all customers who have purchased GSuiteEnterpriseforEducation will receive new features and functionality that are released to the new Google Workspace for Education editions.
Is it possible to trial the paid Google Workspace for Education editions?
Yes, our authorized Google Workspace for Education partners can provision 60 day trials for Education Plus, Education Standard, and the Teaching and Learning Upgrade. 50 licenses are provided for the trial.
Where can I learn more?
Visit our Help Center for more details on Google Workspace for Education.
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FAQs
What are the versions of Google for Education? ›
Google Workspace for Education offers Education Fundamentals to all qualifying institutions at no cost. For those that want more premium features, Google also offers paid editions including Education Standard, the Teaching and Learning Upgrade, and Education Plus.
What is the difference between Google Workspace Education Standard and Fundamentals? ›Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals—Gives you tools to aid teaching and learning, such as Classroom, Google Meet, Google Docs, Google Forms, and Google Chat. Google Workspace for Education Standard—Same tools as Education Fundamentals but with advanced security features and enhanced administration controls.
Which features are only available with Google Workspace for Education Plus? ›Google Workspace for Education Plus—Includes all the features in Education Standard and Teaching and Learning Upgrade with additional features for certain services, such as attendance tracking in Google Meet.
How many Google educator levels are there? ›Google Educator Certifications are offered at four different levels: Level 1 certification is based on knowing the fundamentals of Google tools. Level 2 certification is for the advanced user, with requirements to implement tools on a deeper level.
Which are the two most effective educational uses for Google sites? ›Modification: Taking information from a more traditional source, and using Google Sites to make the information more accessible to all students. Redefinition: Collaboratively designing a website in real-time with peers and professionals/experts around the world.
Is Google workspace for education fundamentals free forever? ›Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals is free to qualified educational institutions. Google Workspace for Education Standard, Education Plus, and Teaching and Learning Upgrade are paid subscriptions.
What does Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals include? ›Every edition of Google Workspace for Education includes Gmail, Calendar, Meet, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Classroom, Assignments, Sites, Groups, Drive, and the Administrator Dashboard. Google Classroom is a collaboration tool for teachers and students that helps organize and streamline the classroom experience.
What is the difference between Google Workspace free and paid? ›Gmail is free to use, whereas Google Workspace is a chargeable service; Google Workspace plans range from $6–$18 per user, per month. Gmail users have full administrative control over their email and Google Account login credentials.
How many different workspace editions for Education are there? ›Google Workspace for Education offers Education Fundamentals to all qualifying institutions at no cost. For those that want more premium features, Google also offers paid editions including Education Standard, the Teaching and Learning Upgrade, and Education Plus.
What is G Suite for Education called now? ›Education Fundamentals is the new name for G Suite for Education.
How many people use G Suite for Education? ›
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Google Workspace.
| From left: Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, Google Docs Editors and Google Meet | |
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| Type | Online office suite |
| License | Trialware (Retail, volume licensing) |
- Data protection.
- File exposure threat prevention.
- Email delivery audits.
- Spam and malware alerts.
- Easy collaboration and sharing.
- The ability to store and manage large amounts of data.
The digital learning platform Google Classroom allows students and teachers to virtually interact and run a class online; you can use Google Classroom even if you don't have a Gmail ID. The classroom app and website helps teachers communicate assignments and make curriculums for students without using paper.
Why use Google Workspace for education? ›Make collaboration easier, streamline instruction, and keep your learning environment secure with Google Workspace for Education. Use our tools available without cost, or add enhanced capabilities to suit the needs of your institution.
Is the Google educator exam hard? ›Passing the Level 1 test is pretty straight forward, but the level 2 exam is a whole new challenge! I took the level 2 Google Educator exam early in 2022 and was surprised by how much more difficult it was than the L1 test I took a few months earlier.
What if I fail the Google educator exam? ›How long do I need to wait before retaking the exam if I fail one? If you don't pass an exam, you can take it again after 3 days. If you don't pass a second time, you must wait 7 days before you can take it a third time. If you don't pass the third time, you must wait 14 days before taking it a fourth time.
Is it worth becoming a Google certified educator? ›Becoming certified strengthens an educator's confidence in using technology, helps them support students in using tech tools creatively, makes a classroom more efficient, increases digital citizenship and keeps teachers engaged in professional growth and lifelong learning.
Which is the best educational website? ›- instructure.com.
- byjus.com.
- quizlet.com.
- udemy.com.
- toppr.com.
- scribd.com.
- duolingo.com.
- index-education.net.
- Thinkific. Start looking into online learning platforms with the most flexible platform of all — Thinkific. ...
- LinkedIn Learning. Started as Lynda.com back in 1995, LinkedIn Learning features over 17,000 courses on topics across business, technology and creativity. ...
- Skillshare. ...
- edX. ...
- OpenLearning. ...
- Udemy. ...
- Treehouse. ...
- MasterClass.
| App App Name | Change Daily change of Usage Rank. | |
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| 1 | Duolingo: language lessons | = |
| 2 | Canvas Student | = |
| 3 | ClassDojo | = |
| 4 | Samsung Global Goals | = |
What happens if I don't pay for Google Workspace? ›
Google begins deleting your Google Workspace data 51 days after you cancel your subscription. It's important to note that: When your domain expires, your Google Workspace subscription also expires. After you cancel your subscription, you may receive an email from Google Workspace prompting you to set up billing.
What happens if I don't upgrade Google Workspace? ›If you want to continue using Google Workspace, you need to set up Google Workspace billing; otherwise your subscription will be suspended and then canceled after 60 days. Read more about suspended accounts below.
What happens when Google Workspace expires? ›You no longer own the domain, making it possible for someone else to purchase it. You might not be able to receive emails if your domain's MX records are reset by the host or a new owner.
What are the three most helpful features of Google Workspace? ›- Make decisions faster, face to face. Use shared calendars to see when others are available and schedule meetings with automatic email invites. ...
- Collaborate in real-time. ...
- Store and share files in the cloud. ...
- Secure your data and devices.
- Stream. Stream is really the social part of the class all about communication. ...
- Classwork. This is where you'll actually find the work that there is to do and the place you'll spend most of your time on Classroom. ...
- People. ...
- Grading.
- There are no desktop tools for productivity. ...
- Google Workspace apps are more basic in comparison with tasks accomplished by Office 365. ...
- Inexperienced users may find it difficult to understand Gmail labels.
- Sign in to your Google Admin console. ...
- In the Admin console, go to Menu Billing. ...
- Click your subscription More. ...
- Select a reason for canceling. ...
- Check the box to confirm you read the information and want to continue.
- Enter your email address.
- Get a better Google Workspace cost from a Google Partner. ...
- Delete or migrate the accounts you don't need. ...
- Convert shared email accounts into free collaborative inboxes. ...
- Use domain alias. ...
- Use user aliases. ...
- Invest in your IT hardware by using Chrome OS.
| Activity or feature | Google Workspace or school account | Personal Google Account |
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| Classes you can join | 1,000 | 100 maximum, 30 per day |
| Classes you can create | No limit | 30 per day |
| Class-member invitations you can send | 500 per day, per teacher | 100 per day, per teacher |
| Guardians per student | 20 | Feature not available |
Ans: For personal Gmail account Maximum 20 Teachers and 250 students and teachers together For G suite users: Maximum 20 Teachers and and 1000 students and teachers together 7.
How do I change Windows edition of Education? ›
Customer applies the upgrade
To upgrade Windows 10 Home using a Windows 10 Pro Education product key, your customer must: Select Start, then select Settings > Update & Security > Activation. Select Change product key, and then enter the 25-character Windows 10 Pro product key.
The G Suite legacy free edition will no longer be available starting July 1, 2022," Google said on a support page. Users will have until May 1 to decide which of Google's Workspace plans they want, and if they do not, the search giant will upgrade users automatically "based on the features you currently use".
What is the difference between Office 365 and G Suite for Education? ›Due to its web and cloud only features, G Suite apps are more suitable for remote teams or organizations that store all their data in the cloud. An Office 365 business subscription gives you access to the Microsoft Office apps like Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, and OneNote.
Is there an alternative to G Suite? ›Microsoft 365 is an excellent option for businesses or individuals looking for an all-inclusive productivity suite. The added benefit of being able to use Microsoft's products across multiple devices makes it a great choice for businesses that want their employees to be able to work from anywhere.
What are all the types of Google? ›- Google Ads.
- Android.
- Chrome.
- Google Cloud.
- Google for Education.
- Gmail.
- Google Maps.
- Google Photos.
Google announced an edition for schools, then known as Google Apps for Education, on October 10, 2006.
How many types of Google are there? ›Choose from different editions, including G Suite Basic, G Suite Business, G Suite Enterprise, and G Suite for Education, Nonprofits, or Government.
What are the types of Google Classroom? ›Google Classroom is a learning management system (LMS) that aims to simplify creating, distributing, and grading assignments and engaging students in learning online or remotely.