Google Workspace for Education: Which Plan Is Right for Your School in UAE?
Compare Editions | Pricing | Real Examples | UAE-Based Support
Written by gworkspace.ae — Google Workspace Official Partner & Reseller in the UAE (Dubai, Sharjah, Oman)
What Is Google Workspace for Education? [UAE School Guide]
Google Workspace for Education is your school’s digital toolkit. Instead of pens, papers, and chalkboards, you get tools like Gmail, Google Classroom, Google Meet, Docs, Drive, and more — all designed to support teaching and learning online or in hybrid settings.
More than 170 million students and educators worldwide already use it. From sharing homework in Google Docs to hosting virtual science labs via Meet, schools are making big impacts with these powerful tools — and your school can too.
Google Workspace for Education Plans: Fundamentals vs Standard vs Teaching & Learning Upgrade vs Plus
Google offers four main education plans, each with different features and pricing. Let’s break them down so you can choose the best one for your needs.
Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals – Your Free Starter Pack
Cost: FREE
Best for: Schools just starting with digital learning
What’s Included:
- Gmail (your school’s own domain)
- Google Classroom
- Google Meet (up to 100 participants)
- Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides
- 100TB pooled cloud storage
- Basic security features
🎓 Real Use Case:
Mrs. Johnson’s elementary school in Sharjah started with Fundamentals. Her students now share stories in Google Docs, and she assigns homework using Classroom — all at zero cost.
Google Workspace for Education Standard – The Security Upgrade
Cost: $6 per user/year
Best for: Schools needing better security and IT tools
What’s New:
- Advanced security dashboard
- Gmail log exports for investigation
- Enhanced Drive & content management
- Threat detection and alerts
- Audit and investigation tools
🔐 Real Use Case:
Lincoln High School in Dubai upgraded after facing phishing attacks. Their IT team now uses the investigation tool to catch and respond to threats quickly.
Teaching and Learning Upgrade – The Interactive Teaching Toolkit
Cost: $60 per user/year (add-on)
Best for: Teachers who lead interactive, remote, or hybrid lessons
What’s Included:
- Google Meet with 250 participants
- Breakout rooms, attendance tracking
- Livestream up to 10,000 viewers
- Meeting recordings (saved to Drive)
- Practice Sets for assignments
- Unlimited originality reports (plagiarism checking)
🧑🏫 Real Use Case:
Roosevelt Middle School in Oman adopted this upgrade to run breakout discussions and livestream events to parents. Teachers love the Practice Sets and lesson recordings.
Google Workspace for Education Plus – The All-in-One Power Suite
Cost: Starts at $6 per staff/year and $5 per student/year
Best for: Large schools, universities, or digital-first learning environments
What’s Included:
- All Standard + Teaching & Learning features
- Google Meet with up to 1,000 participants
- Livestream to 100,000 viewers
- Google Vids for creating explainer videos
- eSignature in Google Docs
- Advanced analytics and Cloud Search
- Priority support from Google
🏫 Real Use Case:
State University in Dubai uses Plus across all departments. They livestream orientations, track student engagement through analytics, and streamline approvals using eSignatures.
| Feature | Fundamentals | Standard | Teaching & Learning | Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost per user/year | Free | $6 | $60 (add-on) | $6 (staff), $5 (student) |
| Google Meet Size | 100 | 100 | 250 | 1000 |
| Livestreaming | ❌ | ❌ | 10,000 viewers | 100,000 viewers |
| Storage | 100TB pooled | Same | Same | Same |
| Security Tools | Basic | Advanced | Advanced | All features |
| Originality Reports | Limited | Same | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Google Vids & eSignatures | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Support | Community | Admin Tools | Same | Priority Support |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Google meets FERPA, COPPA, and GDPR standards. There are no ads, and your school owns the data. Google blocks 99.9% of threats automatically.
Absolutely. Start with Fundamentals and upgrade as needed. There’s no penalty for switching plans.
While the tools are user-friendly, training helps maximize success. We offer teacher training at gworkspace.ae.
Yes. Fundamentals is free, and Google often offers trials for paid editions through authorized partners like us.
Why Work with gworkspace.ae — Your Official Google Workspace Partner
We are the Google Workspace Official Partner and Reseller in UAE, Dubai, Sharjah, and Oman.
Here’s what we provide:
✅ Local Support – We understand the needs of UAE schools
✅ Smooth Setup & Migration – Explore our migration services
✅ 24/7 Support – Help anytime you need
✅ Teacher Training – Hands-on sessions for confident usage
✅ Best Pricing – Better offers than buying direct
✅ Fast Deployment – Check our deployment process
- Science teachers → Teaching & Learning Upgrade
- Admin team → Standard
- Entire staff → Plus
Real Success Stories from UAE Schools
Dubai International School
Started with Fundamentals and gradually upgraded teachers to Plus.
“The originality reports saved us hours of checking,” said the head of academics.
Sharjah Science Academy
Uses Teaching & Learning Upgrade for STEM.
“Breakout rooms feel like real lab groups,” noted the science department head.
Getting Started Is Easy
Want to empower your school with Google Workspace for Education?
Here’s how we help:
- Free Consultation – Book a call with us
- Needs Analysis – We help match the right edition
- Smooth Setup – We handle deployment and email/domain linking
- Training & Support – Teachers love our interactive sessions
Ongoing Assistance – We’re always just a call away
Whether you’re in Dubai, Sharjah, Oman, or anywhere in the UAE, gworkspace.ae is here to guide your digital transformation journey.
