How many accounts can you get?
New Education Fundamentals domains come with 2,500 Fundamentals licenses. If you need more accounts, you can request additional Education licenses.
The minimum number of Education Standard and Education Plus licenses that can be purchased depends on the total number of students. Paid add-ons are sold separately for each license.
Can I purchase a paid version of Google Workspace for Education without having Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals?
No. To purchase a paid version, such as Google Workspace for Education Plus, you must have an active Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals subscription. However, Education Plus can only be used in combination with Education Fundamentals, not with Education Standard or Teaching and Learning Upgrade.
How many licenses do I need to purchase to use paid subscriptions?
- Teaching and Learning Upgrade
There is no minimum quantity required. - Education Standard and Education Plus
The minimum quantity depends on the number of full-time and part-time students in your organization. For example, if your school has 1,000 students, you must purchase at least 1,000 licenses. You can purchase additional licenses for other users who may need accounts, such as employees and alumni. For every four student licenses purchased, one free employee license is provided.
Is it possible to switch from one version to another?
You can upgrade at any time. Paid versions are annual subscriptions. You can't downgrade before the end of your subscription.
- Education Fundamentals
You can add the Teaching and Learning Upgrade or upgrade to Education Standard or Education Plus. - Education Standard
You can add the Teaching and Learning Upgrade or upgrade to Education Plus. - Teaching and Learning Upgrade
If you use the Teaching and Learning Upgrade with Education Fundamentals, you can upgrade to Education Standard or Education Plus. - Education Plus
Includes all features in all Google Workspace for Education editions.
Can I use trials of paid Google Workspace for Education subscriptions?
Yes, you can get a 60-day trial subscription with 50 Education Standard, Teaching and Learning Upgrade, or Education Plus licenses.
You can cancel your Google Workspace subscription before your trial ends and you won't be charged.
Are there different license prices for students, teachers and other staff?
No. Education Standard and Education Plus are priced per license. For every four student licenses purchased, one free employee license is provided. The minimum number of licenses required is equal to the number of students.
The Teaching and Learning Upgrade requires the required number of licenses to be purchased.
How long is a paid subscription for Google Workspace for Education?
The standard subscription term for Education Standard, Teaching and Learning Upgrade, and Education Plus is one year. The following exceptions apply:
- Teaching and Learning Upgrade can be purchased as a monthly subscription.
- Education Plus can be purchased for multiple years at once.
Prices do not change during the subscription term.
Is it possible to purchase licenses for only certain users?
For Education Standard and Education Plus subscriptions, the number of licenses must be equal to or greater than the total number of students. For every four student licenses purchased, one free employee license is provided.
You can, however, purchase as many Teaching and Learning Upgrade licenses as you need at the same time.