Google Cloud Premier Partner · Schools, colleges and universities in the Middle East
Google Workspacefor Education
We help schools qualify for Google Workspace for Education, set up Google Classroom, move existing email and files, and train teachers and IT staff.
Grade 8 · Science
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Grade 8 · Science
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Unit 3 · The water cycle
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Grade 8 · Science
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Water cycle lab report
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Grade 8 · Science
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Rainfall data
Group project slides
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Storage100 TB
Pooled across the institution
Why schools work with us
Google Cloud Premier Partnerfor Google Workspace and Google Cloud.
Since 2007with 1,500+ active cloud customers across the Middle East.
350,000+ users migratedto the cloud since 2007, staff and students included.
A large team of Google-certified engineerspart of a wider team certified across Microsoft, Zoho, cloud and security.
Offices in Dubai, Muscat and Dohawith support in English and Arabic; Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain are served from Dubai.
Google Workspace for Education is Google's suite for schools and universities: Gmail, Drive, Docs, Meet and Google Classroom. Education Fundamentals is free for accredited institutions, with 100 TB of pooled storage. Paid editions add security, analytics and more AI. Gulf Infotech, a Google Cloud Premier Partner (in business since 2007), sets it up for institutions across the Middle East.
- StorageEducation Fundamentals
- 100TB
- Meet participantsEducation Fundamentals
- 100
- Meet participantsEducation Plus
- 1,000
What do we do for schools and universities?
01 / 07
Eligibility and sign-up
we prepare the Google application, verify your domain and set up the Admin console.
Admin console · Setup
- Eligibility applicationSubmitted
- Domain verifiedDone
- Accreditation documentUploaded
- Admin console readyDone
02 / 07
Google Classroom setup
classes, teachers and student rosters, organised by grade or department.
Classes
- Grade 6 · MathematicsTeachers 2
- Grade 7 · EnglishTeachers 1
- Grade 8 · ScienceTeachers 2
- Grade 9 · ArabicTeachers 1
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Accounts and safety
organisational units for students and staff, sharing rules, Meet and Chat settings by age group, and 2-step verification for staff.
Organisational units
- StaffMeet on
- Students · Grades 1–5Chat off
- Students · Grades 6–12Sharing in school
- 2-step verification (staff)Enforced
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Migration
staff email and files from Microsoft 365, Exchange or any IMAP server. See Google Workspace migration.
Data migration
- Staff mailboxes84%
- Mail archive62%
- IMAP mailboxesQueued
- Staff files41%
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Chromebooks
enrolment and policies with the Chrome Education Upgrade, a perpetual licence for each device (we supply the licences, not the Chromebooks). See Chrome Enterprise and device management.
Chrome devices
- Lab A · 30 devicesEnrolled
- Lab B · 30 devicesEnrolled
- Library cartsEnrolling
- Policy: StudentsApplied
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Training
sessions for IT admins, and teacher training on Google Classroom, online or in person, following Google's own syllabus and agenda. See Google Workspace training.
Unit 3 slides
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Support
our remote support team for admin requests and escalations to Google. See Google Workspace support.
Support requests
- Reset a teacher's passwordResolved
- New term: add Grade 7 rostersIn progress
- Escalated to GoogleTracking
- Sharing settings reviewScheduled
Google Workspace vs Microsoft 365 compared
Weighing up platforms? Read our side-by-side comparison.
Who qualifies for the free edition?
Eligibility check
Five quick questions on Google's rules for Education Fundamentals.
Is the institution accredited and recognised by the government?
Google usually asks for a copy of the accreditation document.
Which Google Workspace for Education edition do you need?
Every institution starts on Education Fundamentals. The paid editions sit on top of it, licensed for every student and staff member.
| Editions | Education FundamentalsFree for qualifying institutions | Education PlusGoogle list price $6 per user per year |
|---|---|---|
| Core apps and Google Classroom | Yes | Yes |
| Storage | 100 TB pooled for the institution | 100 TB pooled plus 20 GB per licence |
| Meet participants | 100 | 1,000 |
| Gemini | Gemini for Education and Gemini Notebook | Adds Gemini in Docs, Sheets, Slides, Vids and Forms |
| Security and analytics | Admin console security tools | Advanced security and analytics, plus teaching tools |
| Data regions (US or Europe) | No | Yes |
- Core apps and Google Classroom
- Yes
- Storage
- 100 TB pooled for the institution
- Meet participants
- 100
- Gemini
- Gemini for Education and Gemini Notebook
- Security and analytics
- Admin console security tools
- Data regions (US or Europe)
- No
- Core apps and Google Classroom
- Yes
- Storage
- 100 TB pooled plus 20 GB per licence
- Meet participants
- 1,000
- Gemini
- Adds Gemini in Docs, Sheets, Slides, Vids and Forms
- Security and analytics
- Advanced security and analytics, plus teaching tools
- Data regions (US or Europe)
- Yes
Education Standard sits between the two: Fundamentals plus advanced security and analytics tools, without the teaching features of Plus. Ask us for its price.
Add-ons: the Teaching and Learning add-on (Google list price $60 per user per year) adds teaching features and 100 GB of pooled storage per staff licence; Google AI Pro for Education ($20 per user per month, annual) adds expanded Gemini access.
For most schools, Fundamentals is enough to start. Move to Education Plus when you need Meet for whole-school assemblies, deeper security reporting or Gemini inside Docs and Slides for staff.
Monthly prices, paid annually upfront with a 12-month commitment. Deployment, migration, training and support are charged separately.
Google's suggested list prices (MSRP) in USD, as of October 2026 · paid editions are billed annually · exclude VAT where it applies (Oman and UAE 5%, Saudi Arabia 15%, Bahrain 10%, Qatar and Kuwait none). We quote in OMR, AED, QAR or SAR.
How are the paid editions licensed?
Google no longer sells separate student and staff licences. Each user on Education Fundamentals needs one paid licence if you upgrade, so the minimum order equals your enrolled students plus active staff. Institutions with fewer than 50 users buy at least 50. Education Standard and Plus are annual only. Through a partner like us, you can trial 50 licences of Standard or Plus for 60 days first.
Admin console · Licences
9:41Licence planner
Licences to order
480
420 + 60
Education Plus at Google list price, per year
$2,880
Excludes VAT · billed annually
Google Workspace in your country
Google Workspace in Oman
Muscat head office.
Openin OmanGoogle Workspace in the UAE
Dubai office.
Openin the UAEGoogle Workspace in Qatar
Doha office.
Openin Qatar
Bring Google Workspace toyour school
Tell us your student and staff numbers, and we will check eligibility and recommend an edition.
Call usDubai+971 4 447 5814Muscat+968 2200 6677Doha+974 7471 2837
Is Google Workspace for Education free?
Yes, Education Fundamentals is free for qualifying institutions. It includes Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Meet for up to 100 participants, Google Classroom, Gemini for Education and 100 TB of storage pooled across the institution. Accredited schools, colleges and universities qualify; companies and training centres do not. Paid editions such as Education Plus add security, analytics and more Gemini features.
What is Education Plus?
Education Plus is Google's top paid edition for schools. It includes everything in Fundamentals and Education Standard, plus Meet for up to 1,000 participants, advanced security and analytics, Gemini in Docs, Sheets, Slides, Vids and Forms, and 20 GB of extra storage per licence. Google's suggested list price is $6 per user per year, billed annually. We quote it in your local currency.
Can you set up Google Classroom?
Yes. We create the Admin console structure, then set up Google Classroom with teachers, classes and student rosters organised by grade or department. We apply sharing and safety settings for each age group, connect Chromebooks if you use them, and train teachers to create assignments, grade work and give feedback. Classroom is included free in Education Fundamentals.
Does our school qualify if it is part of a business group?
Usually yes, but the school needs its own domain. Google requires an institution that also runs non-school activities to put the school on a separate domain to qualify for Education Fundamentals. Training centres and other organisations that only serve students do not qualify. We review your structure and accreditation papers before applying, so the application is not rejected.
Can we try Education Plus before buying?
Yes. Google lets authorised partners such as Gulf Infotech set up a 60-day trial of 50 licences for Education Standard or Education Plus. You keep Education Fundamentals underneath, so nothing is lost if you decide not to buy. We use the trial to test the features you care about, such as large Meet sessions or security reports.