Canva for Education is 100% free for verified K-12 teachers, school librarians, learning support staff and curriculum specialists, plus accredited schools, districts and education departments — saving roughly $420 a year versus a paid Canva Teams plan. Students get free access once their school is registered. Teachers verify with an education email or proof of employment; schools can request a district-wide rollout. It's genuinely free, not a trial.
About this offer
Canva for Education is a free, interactive design and learning platform for classrooms. Verified teachers and eligible schools get the full Education experience at no cost, and students can join for free once their school is registered. There's no trial clock — it's free for as long as you qualify.
Below is how the offer typically works and how to claim it. Exact eligibility and amounts are set by Canva for Education and can change, so always confirm the current terms on their official page before applying.
What you get
Verified K-12 teachers and eligible school staff get Canva's full Education plan free — worth roughly $420 a year versus a paid Canva Teams plan, and not a time-limited trial.
If your school is registered, sign up with your student email. You can also use Canva's free plan anytime.
Schools, districts and education institutions get admin controls and district-wide deployment — contact Canva to roll it out.
Sign up with an education email or upload proof of employment; verification usually takes a few days.
How to claim Canva for Education
Most startup programs are for early-stage companies — typically newly incorporated, below a funding or revenue threshold, and not previously enrolled in this offer. Confirm the current criteria on the Canva for Education page.
Use the “Claim this deal” button below to go straight to Canva for Education’s startup application. Some programs approve instantly; others ask a few questions about your company.
You may be asked to verify details like your website, incorporation or a partner referral (for example via an accelerator, VC or platform like Choose My Stack).
Once approved, the Free — save ~$420/yr is applied to your account — credits, a discount or free months, depending on the offer.
Frequently asked questions
Yes — Canva for Education is 100% free for verified teachers and eligible schools, with no trial period. Students also get free access once their school is registered, and anyone can use Canva's standard free plan at any time.
Currently active, certified K-12 (primary or secondary) teachers, school librarians, learning support assistants, and curriculum specialists at accredited schools, plus certified teachers at technical or vocational schools serving primary/secondary students. Accredited K-12 schools, school districts and departments of education can also access it.
Sign up with your education email address or upload proof of employment. Canva verifies your eligibility within a few days, after which you have full access to the Education plan.
If your school is already registered, sign up with your student email. If you're not sure, check with your teacher or IT department, or ask your teacher to invite you to join Canva Education. You can also use Canva's free plan anytime.
Schools, districts and education institutions get everything in Canva Education plus admin controls and district-wide deployment. To set it up across your school, contact Canva's team through the education signup page to request a rollout.
