For Educators and Students
Minecraft Education prepares students for the future, building future-ready skills like creativity, problem solving, and systems thinking, and nurturing a passion for play.
- DRIVE MEANINGFUL LEARNING
Explore real-world issues in immersive, imaginative worlds - PREPARE FOR DIGITAL FUTURE
Computational thinking with in-game coding and curriculum - SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS
Build empathy and learn digital citizenship.
Connect students’ passion with purpose through game-based learning. Learn to teach with Minecraft, and find activities to engage your students across subjects.
Minecraft Education is a game-based platform that inspires creative, inclusive learning through play. Explore blocky worlds that unlock new ways to take on any subject or challenge.
To get Minecraft Education* for the drastically reduced price of just $6 per school year, you’ll first need to create a Microsoft 365 account, then come back here to purchase the Minecraft Education add-on, by paying the $6 per license fee with the order form below. Please DO NOT purchase until you have requested a MS365 account!
Every September 1st, at the start of the new school year, all Minecraft Education licenses are reset. To keep using it, just return to this page and reorder the license. Once payment is made, your account will be reactivated within 48 business hours. The $6 fee is required each school year to maintain access to Minecraft Education.
If you’ve previously requested an MS365 account and did not initially pay for a Minecraft license, you may purchase one below and it will be added to the MS365 account you specify when you email the Admin as stated in the instructions on the order form below.
Each person wishing to play will need their own account to play simultaneously. You’ll make an MS365 account and pay for each Minecraft license desired. Once you’ve received your MS365 email address and Minecraft license, you may download Minecraft Education and log in using your MS 365 school email address and password.
RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS
Bring the magic of Minecraft into your learning environment! Connect your students’ passion to purpose and empower them with the skills to thrive in school and beyond.
Click here for Minecraft Education teaching resources.
*Your MS365 and Minecraft Education licenses stay active as long as your tuition is paid, your HPA account is in good standing, and you’ve covered the \$6 yearly fee. If your account is closed or the student with the license withdraws, the license will be canceled. If you’ve paid for a license and that student withdraws but you have another enrolled student, just reach out to Admin to have the license reassigned. ALL fees associated with Minecraft Education licenses are non-refundable.
Minecraft Education Edition License Add-On for Existing HPA MS365 Accounts
Want to add Minecraft Education Edition to your existing HPA MS365 school account? It’s just \$6 per school year, including processing fees. You’ll need an MS365 account first—if you already have one, buy the license and email the Admin to let them know the HPA MS365 email address you want it to be assigned to. If you still need an MS365 account, request one on the MS365 Resources page, then purchase the license and email the Admin when you’re done. Please allow at least 48 business hours for your account and license to be assigned once you’ve requested and paid for the license.
Each license is for one person, so if multiple people want to play together, everyone needs their own. Licenses work for both teachers and students. If it’s for a student, you can use your existing account or create separate accounts for each student. The license will be tied to the email you choose—so if you don’t want it on your teacher account, request a student account first. Teachers, don’t forget to check out the included Minecraft Education curriculum to accompany the different Minecraft modules! Learn more on the Minecraft Education website.
