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Britannica School

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What is Britannica School?

Centuries of Trust. Moments of Discovery.

Empower every learner and educator with Britannica School, the award-winning online learning platform trusted by millions worldwide. Designed for every grade level, it combines credible content, engaging media, and intuitive tools that make learning accessible, inclusive, and unforgettable.

For more than 250 years, Britannica has defined trusted knowledge. Britannica School continues that legacy, bringing expert-reviewed information, multimedia, and curriculum-aligned resources to today’s classrooms and libraries.

  • 139,000+ fact-checked articles
  • 136,000+ images, videos, and audio clips
  • 100+ interactive experiences
  • 150+ million students served
  • 100+ countries served

Award-Winning Learning for Every Level

Recognised by educators and industry leaders alike, Britannica School is the proud recipient of several prestigious awards.

Its four levels are tailored to age, ability, and curiosity, with unique interfaces and tools that inspire confidence and independence at every stage.

  • Age-appropriate design that makes navigation intuitive and engaging
  • Curriculum-aligned content verified by Britannica’s expert editorial team
  • Built-in accessibility tools like audio read-aloud, Open Dyslexic Font, translation, and adjustable reading levels
  • Multimedia learning experiences that bring every topic to life

Whether you’re teaching a class, leading a library, or managing nationwide access, Britannica School offers the flexibility and integrity that today’s educators need:

  • Time-saving resources
  • Effortless Differentiation
  • Seamless Integration
  • Professional Support

Britannica School is more than a digital encyclopaedia, it’s a living learning platform designed to evolve with educators and students.

Every fact is verified. Every resource is classroom-ready. Every click connects learners to knowledge they can trust. Because when curiosity meets credibility, learning takes flight.

Safe AI. Verified Content. Time Reclaimed.

Britannica Education is redefining the digital classroom by bridging the gap between cutting-edge AI and editorially vetted content. Through Britannica's purpose built AI powered search tool, ASK Britannica, students engage in a secure research environment that answers complex inquiries using verified sources - eliminating hallucinations while building critical information literacy and citing every source. Unlike open-web AI, our platform is designed to support the inquiry process, not replace student effort.

For educators, Britannica Studio acts as a powerful instructional assistant that solves the differentiation dilemma. Teachers can instantly 'Level' any passage into three distinct reading tiers, ensuring mixed-ability and ESL students access the same curriculum simultaneously. By automating the generation of quizzes, vocabulary lists, and summaries, Studio allows leaders to reclaim hours of prep time, allowing them to focus on high-impact pedagogy rather than administrative burden.

Ask us about the Britannica Education Studio Suite which includes Britannica School, Image Quest, Early Learning and IQ Junior, Enhanced Onboarding, PLUS our game-changing new AI-powered teaching tool, Britannica Studio!

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Recommended Usage

We recommend Britannica School replaces general internet searches within your school. Through daily use and interaction, students will be better equipped to research independently and become more knowledgable about the subjects they are studying.

Video & Screenshots

Educational Impact

build student knowledge
86%
improve teacher knowledge
72%
improve attainment
68%
reduce teacher workload
66%

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Age Range
0-4, 5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-18

Features
Read-aloud FunctionMerriam Webster DictionaryTranslation ToolShare ContentRights-cleared VisualsDifferentiated Reading-levelsCitationSafe ResearchEbsco JournalsCollection Of Reliable WebsitesAiOpen Dyslexic FontInteractive Content

Languages
Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish

Accessibility
Robust features


Requirements
Internet - Low Bandwidth
Internet - High Bandwidth
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Chromebook
Desktop - Linux
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad
Mobile - Windows
Mobile - Android

Log in details will be provided by Britannica upon start date and internet access required.


Set Up

Within 24 hours.


Training
In Person
Webinars
Videos

Online CPD sessions are included in Britannica School subscriptions and training is offered for free throughout your subscription in the format that works best for your school.


Support
Email
FAQs/Forum
Phone Support

Every subscribing school is allocated their own Britannica Account Manager who will be their point of contact and who will provide them with whatever support they need.


Home Learning
Parent Access

Anyone can create the account.

View home learning page

Britannica has a range of parent-facing guides and materials to encourage parental engagement with our resource. Login details can also be made available to parents to assist with home learning.


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Research skillsOnline learning BritannicaLibrary toolsSafe search Classroom resourcesProject-based learningDifferentiationEAL supportReading supportEPQ resourcesCurriculum resourcesEBSCOJournalseBooksArticlesImagesPrimary SourcesAITrustworthy Content

Britannica School Pricing


Pricing Plans

Free Trial
Paid Subscription

Britannica School pricing starts from £492 / year

Britannica School's subscription costs £679 per annum for a primary or prep school and £1140 per annum for a secondary. This price gives access to all members of your school community.

For smaller-than-average schools, prices can vary and discounted rates are available for multi-year licences.

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Britannica School Reviews

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