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Britannica School is transformed for the needs of teachers and students today.
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Safeguard learning with a reliable source that students can always refer to. Britannica School is the trusted source of information for millions of students and teachers around the world, with balanced, current and rigorously fact-checked information compiled by subject matter experts.
Look after every student
Be assured that every child is supported, even while learning in a group. Britannica School articles are available in 4 adjustable reading levels and come with inbuilt accessibility tools like read aloud and full-text translation.
Amplify local voices
Engage your students with people and events that are uniquely significant to them. We are building a growing collection of articles and media on important local topics, sourced from writers, educators and organisations in the Asia Pacific region.
Browse full list of articles aligned to Australia and New Zealand curriculums.
Access anywhere (even offline)
It is more important than ever to ensure students have equitable access to learning. Britannica School is entirely cloud-based, which means it doesn’t need special software to run. Your students can access Britannica School on any device with an Internet connection. Content can also be downloaded or printed for offline use.
Integrate with your existing systems
Britannica School can be integrated with most popular learning and library management systems, so your teachers and students can easily log in and access all content and features straight away, even from home.
Britannica School lets you celebrate curiosity.
Give your students the freedom to safely delve into any topic that sparks their interest. Britannica School is filled with interactive tools that make discovery rewarding and fun.
Articles Browse
From Animals to Technology, your gateway to learning about any topic.
Media Browse
Browse a rich collection of primary source documents, journal texts, images, videos and audios to enhance the learning experience for all ages.
Biography Browse
Discover interesting people from past and present. Search by nationality, gender, era or field of accomplishment.
Animal Kingdom
Explore animals by group, habitat or simply from A-Z. Click on related links and learn intriguing facts.
News Feeds
Hone your students’ media literacy skills with access to age-appropriate news feeds and daily headlines.
Compare Countries
Compare and contrast any two countries with side-by-side statistics, graphs, maps, charts, articles and media.
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Britannica School: Early Primary
A robust learning resource collection tailored to the unique needs of PreK–2 students and educators.
Created for Young Learners
Britannica School: Early Primary offers a safe, age-appropriate learning environment to inspire the next generation of learners.
Easy to use, Engaging Interface
Place the power of discovery and exploration at the fingertips of younger learners, with an engaging, easy-to-use interface.
Cater to Diverse Student Needs
Access highly engaging, non-fiction content designed for beginning readers, with levelled articles and natural audio read-aloud.
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Educator Resources
Access unlimited free resources to support teaching and learning.
Explore frequently-updated resources for Britannica School, including video tutorials, lesson ideas, activities, and worksheets.
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Activities: Remembrance Day
Help students develop their own understanding of Remembrance Day through the study of various media types.
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Activities: Bushfires and the Impact on Wildlife
Teach the impact that bushfires have on native wildlife and the importance of conservation.
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Activities: Earth Science Experiments for Kids
Fun Earth Science investigations to help children learn more about the planet we live on!
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You can now see Britannica School content at the top of your regular search results. Britannica School Insights is a free browser extension to help foster students’ information literacy (how?) and boost resource uptake.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does Britannica School cost?
A Britannica School subscription will give all your students and teachers access, both at school and remotely. Pricing is based on student enrolment. Please contact us to receive a quote for your institution or call us on +61 2 9915 8800.
- I’m interested but I’m not ready to purchase.
Why not set up a trial and start using Britannica School for free? There is no obligation, plus your school will get access to all the content and features of a full subscription. Simply fill out the form and we will be in touch within two business days to set up your access.
If you are not ready to trial, you can also contact us for a demo or download the Britannica School fact sheet.
- My school is part of an educational body, network or consortia. Do you offer special group pricing?
If you are purchasing resources for more than one institution, you are probably eligible for a special price. Please contact us or call +61 2 9915 8800.
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- How quick is it to set up Britannica School?
Depending on your requirements, we can connect your institution to Britannica School within 2 business days. Britannica School is compatible with most LMSs, including Accessit, Canvas, Oliver and Follet Destiny. For further technical enquiries, please contact our support team.
- What if I need help with using Britannica School?
We partner with you from day one to deliver a range of free training and PD options. You can also request a customised training session tailored to your staff or student needs.
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Welcome aboard! To place an order you can call +61 2 9915 8800 and speak to one of our sales specialists, available Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm (AEDT) or leave us a message any time.
- How does Britannica school relate to curriculum?
Britannica School content is aligned to select International, National and State Curriculums.
- Can I copy or reuse content in my own work?
Yes! Content from Britannica School is royalty-free and rights cleared on the condition that it is used for educational, non-commercial purposes. However you may not remove or alter any copyright, trademark, service mark or other legends or proprietary notices. Please refer to the Terms of Use.
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