Windows 11 Education Retail Key

Buy a genuine Windows 11 Education key from BCDKEY and activate Microsoft’s education edition of Windows 11 on one PC with a one-time payment. Your retail product key is delivered to your email instantly after payment and activates online in a few minutes, whether you install Windows 11 Education fresh or switch from Windows 11 Home or Pro.

Windows 11 Education is built on Windows 11 Enterprise. It gives schools, universities, teachers, and students the full Pro feature set plus extra security, longer feature update support, and education-friendly default settings.

What You Get With This Windows 11 Education License

• Genuine retail product key for Microsoft Windows 11 Education (64-bit)
• Instant digital delivery by email, with no shipping and no waiting
• One-time purchase for 1 PC, with no monthly subscription
• Online activation directly in Windows Settings
• Full Windows Updates, including security and feature updates from Microsoft
• 24/7 support if you need help with installation or activation

What Is Windows 11 Education?

Windows 11 Education is the edition of Windows 11 that Microsoft designed for learning environments. It includes everything in Windows 11 Pro, adds Enterprise-level security features, and ships with settings that reduce distractions on classroom and student PCs, such as fewer consumer app suggestions and tips.

It is a good fit for students, teachers, school IT administrators, and anyone who wants a Windows 11 edition with Enterprise-grade features for study, research, or lab computers.

Windows 11 Home vs Pro vs Education

Feature	Home	Pro	Education
BitLocker drive encryption	No (device encryption only on supported hardware)	Yes	Yes
Remote Desktop (connect to this PC)	No	Yes	Yes
Hyper-V virtual machines	No	Yes	Yes
Windows Sandbox	No	Yes	Yes
Group Policy management	No	Yes	Yes
Join a domain / Microsoft Entra ID	No	Yes	Yes
Credential Guard	No	No	Yes
Education-friendly default settings	No	No	Yes
Support per annual feature update	24 months	24 months	36 months

If you only need a PC for everyday browsing and documents, a Windows 11 Home key is enough. For business tools without the education extras, choose a Windows 11 Pro key. See all editions in our Windows 11 keys category.

Key Features of Windows 11 Education

Enterprise-Grade Security

BitLocker encrypts the whole drive, so student and staff data stays protected if a laptop is lost or stolen. Credential Guard isolates sign-in secrets from the rest of the system to help block credential theft. You also get Microsoft Defender Antivirus, Windows Firewall, Secure Boot, TPM 2.0 protection, and Windows Hello sign-in.

Longer Feature Update Support

Each annual Windows 11 feature update is supported for 36 months on Education, compared with 24 months on Home and Pro. Schools and IT teams can plan upgrades less often.

Built for Classrooms and Remote Learning

Education editions reduce consumer distractions by default and work with Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, and OneNote for classes and group projects. Accessibility tools such as Live Captions, voice typing, Narrator, and Magnifier help every learner take part.

Central Management for IT

Group Policy, domain and Microsoft Entra ID join, and mobile device management (MDM) with Microsoft Intune let administrators deploy, configure, and update many school PCs from one place.

Virtualization and Testing

Run virtual machines with Hyper-V for computer science and lab work, or test unknown software safely in Windows Sandbox, an isolated desktop that is wiped every time you close it.

Windows 11 Education vs Education N

Both editions have the same features and security. The N edition, sold for the European market, does not include preinstalled media apps such as Windows Media Player. You can add them later with the free Media Feature Pack. If you need the N version, buy the Windows 11 Education N retail key.

How to Activate Your Windows 11 Education Key

1. Complete your order. Your Windows 11 Education product key arrives by email immediately.
2. On your PC, open Settings > System > Activation.
3. Click Change product key.
4. Enter the 25-character key and click Next.
5. Follow the prompts. If you are switching from Home or Pro, Windows applies the Education edition and restarts.

For a full walkthrough with screenshots, read our guide on how to activate Windows 11.

How to Upgrade Windows 11 Home or Pro to Education

Microsoft supports upgrading from Windows 11 Home or Pro to Education by entering a product key. Your files and apps stay in place, and the change needs one restart. Go to Settings > System > Activation > Change product key and enter your Windows 11 Education key.

If Windows shows an error such as 0x800F0805 when you enter the key, run an in-place upgrade or clean install instead:

1. Download the official Windows 11 installation media from the Microsoft Windows 11 download page.
2. Start setup and enter your Windows 11 Education key when asked.
3. Choose to keep your files and apps (in-place upgrade) or install fresh. Back up important files before a clean install.

Windows 11 Education System Requirements

Processor	1 GHz or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC)
RAM	4 GB
Storage	64 GB or larger
System firmware	UEFI, Secure Boot capable. Check how your PC can meet this requirement.
TPM	Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0. See how to enable TPM 2.0.
Graphics card	Compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver
Display	720p HD display, larger than 9″ diagonally, 8 bits per color channel
Internet	Internet access is required for activation and updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Windows 11 Education key?

It is a 25-character product key that activates Windows 11 Education, Microsoft’s edition of Windows 11 for learning environments. This retail key activates one PC online.

What is the difference between Windows 11 Education and Pro?

Education includes every Pro feature and adds Enterprise-level features such as Credential Guard, education-friendly default settings, and 36 months of support for each annual feature update instead of 24.

Can I upgrade from Windows 11 Home to Education without losing files?

Yes. Enter the key under Settings > System > Activation > Change product key. Your files and apps stay in place. If the key is not accepted there, use an in-place upgrade with Microsoft’s installation media and choose to keep your files.

How fast will I receive my Windows 11 Education key?

Instantly. The product key is sent to your email right after your payment is confirmed. Check your spam folder if you don’t see it within a few minutes.

Does the Windows 11 Education license expire?

No. This is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. Once activated, Windows 11 Education stays activated on that PC and continues to receive Windows Updates.

Should I buy Windows 11 Education or Education N?

Choose Education unless you specifically need the N version for the European market. The only difference is that Education N comes without preinstalled media apps.

What if my key doesn’t activate?

Our support team is available 24/7. See what to do if your key is not working, or contact us through live chat and we’ll help you activate.

Buy Your Windows 11 Education Key Today

Get Enterprise-grade security, longer update support, and classroom-ready settings without paying full price. Complete your order and activate your genuine Windows 11 Education key within minutes.