Qualifications for G Suite for Education
These types of educational institutions are eligible for G Suite for Education:
- Institutions that prepare graduates for a third-level or higher education
- Third-level and higher educational institutions
Unless stated otherwise, the educational institution has to have a recognized not-for-profit status. Below is a partial list of countries and what is required to qualify. The terminology may vary and G Suite for Education isn’t limited to these countries.
| Albania | Gymnasium or higher education institution that is formally accredited. |
| Australia | P–12 or higher education institution that is formally accredited. |
| Austria | Gymnasium or higher education institution that is formally accredited. |
| Bahrain | K–12 or higher education institution that is formally accredited. For-profit institutions are also eligible. |
| Brazil | Gymnasium or higher education institution that is formally accredited. For-profit institutions are also eligible. |
| Bulgaria | Gymnasium or higher education institution that is formally accredited. |
| Canada | K–12 or higher education institution that is formally accredited. |
| Chile | Baccalaureate or higher education institution that is formally accredited. |
| Colombia | Baccalaureate or higher education institution that is formally accredited. |
| Denmark | Gymnasium or higher education institution that is formally accredited. |
| Egypt | K–12 or higher education institution that is formally accredited. |
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales | Local Education Authorities (LEAs) and further and higher education institutions that are formally accredited. |
| Estonia | Gymnasium or higher education institution that is formally accredited. |
| Germany | Gymnasium or higher education institution that is formally accredited. |
| India | K–12 or higher education institution that is formally accredited. For-profit institutions are also eligible. |
| Italy | Gymnasium or higher education institution that is formally accredited. |
| Iceland | Gymnasium or higher education institution that is formally accredited. |
| Lithuania | Gymnasium or higher education institution that is formally accredited. |
| Kuwait | K–12 or higher education institution that is formally accredited. For-profit institutions are also eligible. |
| Mexico | K–12, Baccalaureate or higher education institution that is formally accredited. For-profit institutions are also eligible. |
| Netherlands | Gymnasium or higher education institution that is formally accredited. |
| Norway | Gymnasium or higher education institution that is formally accredited. |
| Oman | K–12 or higher education institution that is formally accredited. For-profit institutions are also eligible. |
| Philippines | K–12 or higher education institution that is formally accredited. |
| Qatar | K–12 or higher education institution that is formally accredited. For-profit institutions are also eligible. |
| Romania | Gymnasium or higher education institution that is formally accredited. |
| Saudi Arabia | K–12 or higher education institution that is formally accredited. For-profit institutions are also eligible. |
| South Africa | R–12 or higher education institution that is formally accredited. |
| South Korea | K–12 or higher education institution that is formally accredited. |
| Spain | Baccalaureate or higher education institution that is formally accredited. |
| Sweden | Gymnasium or higher education institution that is formally accredited. |
| Switzerland | Gymnasium or higher education institution that is formally accredited. |
| Turkey | K–12 or higher education institution that is formally accredited. |
| United Arab Emirates | K–12 or higher education institution that is formally accredited. For-profit institutions are also eligible. |
| United States |
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If your country isn't listed, contact our sales team for details.
Note: Google reserves the right to determine an organization's eligibility for G Suite for Education. It might take up to 2 weeks for your application to be processed.
Here are some generic examples of fictional schools and organizations to explain how the qualifications work.
| Qualifies | Doesn't qualify |
|---|---|
| Park Elementary School | Park University fraternities and sororities |
| Park Middle School | Park University student organizations, such as the choir group |
| Park High School | Park sports teams, clubs, or instructional classes |
| Park School District | Solution or service provider for Park Schools |
| Park Technical College | Park City Doctors Association |
| Park Community College | Park teacher or student website or blog |
| Park University | Park Driving School |
| Park University Department of Computer Science | Park Church |
| Park Public Library |
If your organization meets the above requirements, follow the instructions to sign up for G Suite for Education.
Educational institutions that get their academic and operational funding from the U.S. federal government, such as military academies, were previously eligible for G Suite for Government. This option is no longer available to new customers. G Suite Business provides the same features for new customers. For more information, see Choose your G Suite edition.
