K-12 Schools Solutions

K-12 Schools

Connectivity and digital services for schools

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Supporting teaching and learning in schools

AARNet provides hundreds of government, independent and Catholic K-12 schools across Australia with high-speed connectivity, cyber security and collaboration services to support digitally enabled teaching and learning.

Network infrastructure for schools

Schools increasingly rely on digital learning environments, cloud platforms and online resources to deliver modern education. This infrastructure is delivered as part of Australia’s national research and education network.

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Infrastructure for digital learning

Reliable high‑capacity connectivity is essential to support video learning, digital curriculum resources and online collaboration tools.

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Solutions for schools

AARNet Internet

Fast, reliable and scalable dedicated optical fibre directly to your school. Flexible 1 and 10 Gbps internet connections to support all the cloud-based services you depend on for day-to-day operations and curriculum delivery. We help you choose the bandwidth that's right for you.

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Diverse Connections

A secondary, or diverse AARNet internet connection serves as a back-up in case of any issues on the primary connection to ensure uninterrupted Internet access.

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Private Connections and Cloud Connect

Cost-effective, secure private connections between campuses and facilities, and direct connectivity to cloud platforms including AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud.

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eduroam

eduroam is a secure global roaming wireless network that provides easy access to Wi-Fi at thousands of locations worldwide.

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Zoom Video Communications

The Zoom virtual classroom and meeting solution makes it easy for staff and teachers to collaborate and bring the world of experts and digital experiences into the classroom.

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Voice Communications

Zoom Phone and Symbio provide you with options for replacing legacy phone services without losing functionality – or your phone numbers.

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Help and Support

Our 24/7 Operations Centre Team monitors the network and responds to issues with network performance, while our Customer Success Team is available to provide guidance in smoothly transitioning to AARNet services.

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Resilient network connectivity for K-12 Schools

Reliable digital learning depends on consistent, uninterrupted internet access. A diverse network design provides multiple independent fibre paths, helping schools remain connected even if one link fails. This approach supports teaching, assessments and communication across your campus.

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AARNet Resilient network connectivity for K-12 schools

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Cyber Security for Schools

DDoS Protection

AARNet’s DDoS Protection solution helps AARNet school customers manage DDoS attacks and the risk of disruption at critical times, such as during exams and NAPLAN testing.

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Early Warning System

Opt in to have a handful of your key online services such as websites and learning management systems monitored 24/7 by AARNet for issues affecting performance so that you can respond quickly. This service is free of charge.

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CrowdStrike Falcon Complete

CrowdStrike Falcon Complete offers comprehensive, fully managed endpoint protection for the K-12 education sector. The service combines advanced antivirus, EDR, and 24/7 expert monitoring to rapidly detect and respond to threats.

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Why AARNet?

Not-for-profit organisation

Trusted technology partner since 1989

Reliable high-speed network

Services built for research and education

How AARNet supports K-12 Schools

AARNet provides secure connectivity and digital services that help schools deliver modern teaching and learning experiences. Delivered as part of Australia’s national research and education network (NREN), these services provide reliable access to digital learning tools and online resources.

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Fast, diverse connectivity helps K-12 school achieve STEM education ambitions

Campus-wide networking capabilities provided by AARNet support technology-driven curriculum at Barker College

Staying connected through adversity

When record floods inundated the city of Lismore in northern NSW, Southern Cross University became a hub for the town, providing connectivity for recovery efforts and giving a new life to Trinity Catholic College.