Windows 11 Education

Windows 11 Education – Windows for schools and universities

Windows 11 Education is based on Windows 11 Enterprise and is intended for educational institutions. It gives schools, universities and education providers the security and management features of a business edition.

The most important features of Windows 11 Education

• Feature set based on Windows 11 Enterprise
• BitLocker, Credential Guard and advanced security features
• Central management via Group Policy and Intune
• Remote Desktop and Hyper-V
• Classroom presets, e.g. fewer distractions from tips and suggestions

Who is Windows 11 Education for?

• schools and school authorities
• universities and colleges
• education providers and further education academies
• teachers and students within their institution

What makes Windows 11 special

• Modern, uncluttered interface with a centred Start menu
• Snap layouts for quickly arranging several windows
• Multiple desktops for work, personal use and projects
• Hardware-level security with TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot
• Microsoft Edge, widgets and a redesigned Settings app

Windows in the classroom

In the classroom, what counts is that devices are ready for use quickly and can be managed centrally. With Windows 11 Education, IT administrators set up many devices uniformly, define which programs may run and protect the data on the devices with BitLocker.

Editions compared

You will find all editions in the category Windows 11.

Well prepared for installation

Before a clean installation, back up your documents, pictures, emails and browser bookmarks to an external drive or the cloud. Note down the login details and licence keys of your programs. If possible, download your PC’s network drivers in advance – so you are back online immediately after installation. Depending on the computer, a clean installation takes about 20 to 60 minutes.

Clean installation

You usually install this edition from scratch – from a USB stick or via your deployment solution, for example with a prepared image for many identical devices. Windows 11 is available as a 64-bit version only. Plan the setup so that drivers, applications and policies are applied immediately afterwards.

After installation

• Install drivers for graphics, chipset, network and printer from the manufacturer’s website
• Set up virus protection – Microsoft Defender is already active
• Create user accounts and use an account without administrator rights for everyday use
• Set up a regular backup

System requirements

• Processor: 64-bit processor with at least 1 GHz and 2 cores (compatible model according to Microsoft’s list)
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
• Storage: 64 GB of free space
• Firmware: UEFI with Secure Boot
• TPM: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0
• Graphics: DirectX 12 with WDDM 2.0 driver
• Display: HD (720p), at least 9 inches diagonal
• Internet: for setup, activation and updates

The free “PC Health Check” app from Microsoft shows whether your PC meets the requirements.

Installation and activation

1. Prepare the installation medium: use the download link from our email and create a USB stick (at least 8 GB) or an ISO file.
2. Boot from the USB stick and follow the installation. For an upgrade you can also run Setup directly in Windows.
3. Enter the product key when prompted, or later under “Settings” → “System” → “Activation”.
4. After setup, install drivers and Windows updates.

Frequently asked questions

Who may use Windows 11 Education?

The edition is intended for educational institutions and their teachers and learners.

Does Windows 11 run on my PC?

The free “PC Health Check” app from Microsoft tells you. The key factors are TPM 2.0, Secure Boot and a supported processor.

How is Windows activated?

With the product key you receive by email after purchase. Our support team will help with any questions about activation.

Will I receive an invoice?

Yes, you receive a proper invoice by e-mail with every order, with your company address on request.

In which language is Windows installed?

You can install Windows in English or in another language of your choice. You select the language when creating the installation medium.

Is the key suitable for a clean installation?

Yes. With the key supplied and the download link you can reinstall Windows or activate an already installed version of the same edition.

Delivery, invoice and support

• Delivery by e-mail: you will usually receive the product key, download link and installation guide within 5 to 30 minutes of payment (daily 09:00–21:00 CET). More under Shipping & payment.
• Invoice: every order comes with a proper invoice, with your company address on request.
• Origin of the licence: we source our licences from distributors and wholesalers in Europe. We explain exactly how this works on the page Buying legal software.
• Support: if you have questions about installation or activation, we help by e-mail (Mon–Sun 09:00–21:00 CET), phone (Mon–Fri 09:00–14:00 CET), live chat or remote support with TeamViewer.

Our goodwill promise

If the Windows version or edition you ordered is ever no longer available, we will supply the next higher version or edition at no extra charge. You never pay more than the price at which you ordered.