Explore the following topics to learn more about the benefits of Adobe Volume Licensing programs for education and how the individual programs work.
Education
Adobe Volume Licensing (AVL) offers options to meet the needs of instructors, students, and staff in primary and secondary schools.
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Transactional Licensing Program (TLP) |
Cumulative Licensing Program (CLP) | K-12 Enterprise Agreement | Best for | Small institutions (1–99 workstations) | Medium to large institutions | K-12 districts only | Program details | Minimum initial purchase requirement |
One license | 5,000 points |
300 full-time equivalent (FTE) faculty and staff. Districts with fewer than 300 FTE can participate at the 300 FTE level. | Agreement term |
No agreement |
Two-year agreement |
Three-year agreement | Discount basis |
Per transaction |
Point based |
District-wide agreement. Discount based on the total number of full-time equivalent (FTE) faculty and staff. | Eligible products |
All Adobe desktop products |
All Adobe desktop products |
Creative Suite Bundle: Design/Web Premium, Photoshop Elements, Captivate, Presenter; Acrobat Pro Bundle: Acrobat Pro, Photoshop Elements, Captivate, Presenter; and, optional add-on: Production Premium and/or Premiere Elements |
Web-based license tool |
Included |
Included |
Included | Electronic Software Delivery (ESD) |
Included |
Included |
Included | Upgrade Plan/Maintenance coverage |
Optional | Optional | Included | Adobe support services |
Optional | Optional | Not available | Online enrollment |
Not applicable |
Optional |
Available | Region availability |
Worldwide | Worldwide | US and Canada |
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Request information
Speak with a licensing specialist on the phone or chat online to find out how your institution can best take advantage of AVL benefits.
Find an education reseller
If your institution is located in the United States or Canada, you can explore a list of education resellers in your area.
Learn about Upgrade Plan
Find out how your institution can lock in today's prices for future upgrades with Adobe Upgrade Plan.
Read the FAQ
From program descriptions to site licensing information, get straight, accurate answers to your questions about AVL.
AVL videos |
Adobe Volume Licensing overview
Understand the benefits of AVL programs and how they work.
Cumulative Licensing Program (CLP) overview
See the benefits of CLP and how it compares to the other programs.
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Tools, tips, and support
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Business
TLP for Business / Commercial
Simplify and streamline volume licensing acquisitions without membership requirements.
800-443-8158
CLP for Business / Commercial
Save significantly on high-volume purchases throughout a two-year membership.
888-649-2990
Government
TLP for Government
Earn volume discounts in a single transaction without membership requirements.
888-649-2990
CLP for Government
Save significantly on high-volume purchases throughout a two-year membership.
888-649-2990
Education
TLP for Education
Earn volume discounts in a single transaction without membership requirements.
800-443-8158
CLP for Education
Save significantly on high-volume purchases throughout a two-year membership.
888-649-2990
K-12 Enterprise Agreement
Get deep discounts on Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Creative Suite over a three-year term.
888-649-2990
Creative Suite K–12 Site License
Give students, teachers, and staff affordable access to Creative Suite software.
888-649-2990
Term Site License (TSL)
License select Adobe products across your campus for a specific length of time.
888-649-2990
Student and Teacher Licensing Program for Higher Education
Offer outstanding value pricing on select Adobe products to students and faculty.
888-649-2990
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