Design isn’t just for professionals anymore. With Canva for Education, teachers and students in India get free access to premium tools and AI, all with built-in safety filters for classrooms.
India Snapshot
- Pricing: Canva for Education = ₹0 (with verified school/college email). Pro ~₹3,000/month; Teams ~₹7,500/month.
- AI Access: Magic Write with classroom filters (blocks harmful queries).
- Safety Controls: Admin dashboards for teachers; restricted sharing; student privacy controls.
- Payments: Only relevant if upgrading → UPI, PayU, Razorpay, EMI, cards.
- Support: Email + chat support; India billing hours covered.
Teachers and students can get Canva for Education free with AI tools included.
Canva for Teachers
- Free access to premium features (normally paid).
- Classroom setup → invite students by email.
- Brand kits for school logos, colors, and fonts.
- Presentation tools for lessons, assignments, and posters.
India Example:
A Delhi-based CBSE school uses Canva Edu for class presentations, saving money on licenses for premium tools.
Canva for Students
- Free premium templates for projects, resumes, and portfolios.
- Collaboration with classmates inside Canva.
- AI Magic Write for essay outlines, but with restrictions (no harmful queries).
- Cloud storage included for projects.
India Example:
Engineering students in Bengaluru use Canva Edu for resumes and project posters with AI caption suggestions.
Safety Controls for Classrooms
- AI Filters: Block unsafe, biased, or harmful text.
- Teacher Admin Panel: Teachers control invites, permissions, and content sharing.
- Student Privacy: Compliant with child data safety rules.
- Safe Media Library: Pre-screened stock images and graphics for education use.
Pricing Breakdown
| Plan | INR / Month |
Who Qualifies |
Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canva Education | ₹0 | Verified teachers/students | AI Magic Write, premium assets |
| Canva Pro | ~₹3,000 | Anyone | Unlimited AI credits, brand kits |
| Canva Teams | ~₹7,500 | Agencies, schools | Team controls, approvals |
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Free for schools, teachers, and students.
- AI tools with safety filters.
- Brand kits for academic identity.
Cons
- Verification required (school email).
- Pro/Teams upgrade costly if Edu plan not eligible.
- Limited AI scope compared to full Pro plan.
Quick Checklist for Indian Users
- Sign up with a .edu.in or school email for free access.
- Teachers → set up classroom space.
- Students → use for projects, resumes, and presentations.
- Use AI Magic Write only for safe academic support.
- Upgrade to Pro if school email not eligible.
Teachers and students in India can unlock Canva Education free with AI access and safety controls — no monthly fees.
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