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title: Windows 10 for Education (Windows 10)
description: Learn how to use Windows 10 in schools.
keywords: Windows 10, education
ms.prod: w10
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ms.pagetype: edu
author: CelesteDG
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# Windows 10 for Education
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## ![Learn more about Windows](images/education.png) Learn

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<b>[Windows 10 editions for education customers](windows-editions-for-education-customers.md)</b><br />Windows 10, version 1607 introduces two editions designed for the unique needs of K-12 institutions: Windows 10 Pro Education and Windows 10 Education. These editions provide education-specific default settings for the evolving landscape in K-12 education IT environments.</p></div>
<div class="side-by-side-content-right"><p><b>[Compare each Windows edition](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/WindowsForBusiness/Compare)</b><br />Find out more about the features and functionality we support in each edition of Windows.</p><p>
<b>[Get Windows 10 Education or Windows 10 Pro Education](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/education/buy-license/overview-of-how-to-buy/default.aspx?tabshow=schools)</b><br />When you've made your decision, find out how to buy Windows for your school.</p></div>
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## ![Plan for Windows 10 in your school](images/clipboard.png) Plan

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<b>[Provisioning options for Windows 10](set-up-windows-10.md)</b><br />Depending on your school's device management needs, Windows offers a variety of options that you can use to set up Windows 10 on your devices.</p><p>
<b>[Get Minecraft Education Edition](get-minecraft-for-education.md)</b><br />Minecraft Education Edition is built for learning. Learn how to get early access and add it to your Microsoft Store for Business for distribution.</p></div>
<div class="side-by-side-content-right"><p><b>[Take tests in Windows 10](take-tests-in-windows-10.md)</b><br />Take a Test is a new app that lets you create the right environment for taking tests. Learn how to use and get it set up.</p>
<p><b>[Chromebook migration guide](chromebook-migration-guide.md)</b><br />Find out how you can migrate a Chromebook-based learning environment to a Windows 10-based learning environment.</p></div>
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 ## ![Deploy Windows 10 for education](images/PCicon.png) Deploy

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 <div class="side-by-side-content-left"><p><b>[Deployment recommendations for school IT administrators](edu-deployment-recommendations.md)</b><br />Learn how to customize the OS privacy settings, Skype, and Xbox for Windows-based devices used in schools so that you can choose what information is shared with Microsoft.</p></div>
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 <b>[Deploy Windows 10 in a school](deploy-windows-10-in-a-school.md)</b><br />Get step-by-step guidance to help you deploy Windows 10 in a school environment.</p><p>
 <b>[Deploy Windows 10 in a school district](deploy-windows-10-in-a-school-district.md)</b><br />Get step-by-step guidance on how to deploy Windows 10 to PCs and devices across a school district.</p></div>
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## Related topics

- [Try it out: virtual labs and how-to videos for Windows 10 Education](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/dn610356)
- [Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile](https://technet.microsoft.com/itpro/windows/index)