Simple Guide to Who Can Buy Education Licenses

Schools, Colleges and Universities

If you are in a Government-recognised educational establishment, in the independent or state sector, then you can buy Educational Licences for discounted Microsoft software for your establishment under any of the licensing schemes.

Need to check if your establishment is government-recognised?

• England and Wales - find out if your establishment is recognised by the DfES

• Scotland - find out if your school is recognised by the Scottish Executive

• Find out how students and academic staff can also purchase software under relevant schemes

• If your educational establishment isn’t government-recognised, you may still be eligible for some schemes

Other Establishments

In addition, the following establishments are able to purchase discounted software using Educational Licence schemes:

• Local Education Authorities
• Public libraries
• Public museums
• Some charitable organisations

• Find out details of the eligibility of these organisations, and the relevant Educational Licence schemes