Minecraft: Education Edition
Education
Game-based learning using creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving.
- Rating
- 4.1
- 150K ratings
- Downloads
- 50M+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- No in-app purchases
- Updated
- Jul 30
- 2026 · v1.26.32.0
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About Minecraft: Education Edition
THIS APP IS FOR SCHOOL USE: Minecraft: Education Edition licenses can be purchased separately, and an Office 365 Education account is needed to log in. Talk to your teacher or IT administrator or find details on how to get started at https://aka.ms/meechromebook.
Minecraft: Education Edition is a game-based learning platform that promotes creativity, collaboration and problem-solving in an immersive digital environment. Educators around the world use Minecraft: Education Edition to engage students across subjects and bring abstract concepts to life.
Minecraft: Education Edition provides hundreds of standards-aligned lessons and STEM curricula, classroom-friendly features, how-to-play tutorials and inspiring build challenges.
“An excellent tool to engage students in learning, collaboration, and critical thinking is now more accessible than ever to teachers.” - Common Sense Media
SUPPORTS REMOTE, HYBRID AND IN-PERSON LEARNING
Designed for students of all learning styles in K-12 and higher education settings
Multiplayer feature with secure join codes enables students and educators to collaborate, create and problem solve together across learning environments and platforms
In-game coding and chemistry tools bring STEM to life
Immersive Reader helps students read and translate in-game text
Hundreds of free lessons and tutorials available for all users in the in-game Library
Special features allow for formative assessment, teacher controls and classroom collaboration
Online community of global Minecraft educators provides support and inspiration
LEARN WITH MINECRAFT ACROSS THE CURRICULUM
Learn how to code with Code Builder, which connects to MakeCode and Tynker
Build an in-game periodic table with the Chemistry Resource Pack
Explore more than 100 amazing Minecraft worlds to learn about marine biology, ancient history, space exploration and more
Features like the camera, book and quill and chalkboards help students document their work
3D export tool integrates with mixed reality and 3D printing tools
Terms of use: The terms that apply to this download are the terms that were presented when you purchased your Minecraft: Education Edition subscription.
Privacy policy: https://aka.ms/privacy
Minecraft: Education Edition is a game-based learning platform that promotes creativity, collaboration and problem-solving in an immersive digital environment. Educators around the world use Minecraft: Education Edition to engage students across subjects and bring abstract concepts to life.
Minecraft: Education Edition provides hundreds of standards-aligned lessons and STEM curricula, classroom-friendly features, how-to-play tutorials and inspiring build challenges.
“An excellent tool to engage students in learning, collaboration, and critical thinking is now more accessible than ever to teachers.” - Common Sense Media
SUPPORTS REMOTE, HYBRID AND IN-PERSON LEARNING
Designed for students of all learning styles in K-12 and higher education settings
Multiplayer feature with secure join codes enables students and educators to collaborate, create and problem solve together across learning environments and platforms
In-game coding and chemistry tools bring STEM to life
Immersive Reader helps students read and translate in-game text
Hundreds of free lessons and tutorials available for all users in the in-game Library
Special features allow for formative assessment, teacher controls and classroom collaboration
Online community of global Minecraft educators provides support and inspiration
LEARN WITH MINECRAFT ACROSS THE CURRICULUM
Learn how to code with Code Builder, which connects to MakeCode and Tynker
Build an in-game periodic table with the Chemistry Resource Pack
Explore more than 100 amazing Minecraft worlds to learn about marine biology, ancient history, space exploration and more
Features like the camera, book and quill and chalkboards help students document their work
3D export tool integrates with mixed reality and 3D printing tools
Terms of use: The terms that apply to this download are the terms that were presented when you purchased your Minecraft: Education Edition subscription.
Privacy policy: https://aka.ms/privacy
What’s new
Version 1.26.32.0 · Updated July 30, 2026
This update introduces cross-tenant multiplayer support for dedicated servers and brings key features from the latest Bedrock updates. These include craftable nametags, new items, expanded baby mob variants and more. Players can explore Sulphur Caves and Sulphur Spring and experiment with Sulphur and Cinnabar block sets.
User reviews
This app is amazing
great game!
Nice game
I use on my ipad too. It's so creative! It's just basically Minecraft but it's easier and made for students.
Very good for learning, but limited to the potential of what you can do compared to Minecraft: java edition
good
Frequently asked questions
Who can use Minecraft: Education Edition?
Minecraft: Education Edition is designed for K-12 and higher education settings and requires an Office 365 Education account to log in.
What does Minecraft: Education Edition offer?
Minecraft: Education Edition provides hundreds of standards-aligned lessons and STEM curricula, classroom-friendly features, how-to-play tutorials, immersive reader, in-game coding and chemistry tools, and inspiring build challenges.
How can teachers get started with Minecraft: Education Edition?
Teachers or IT administrators can purchase licenses separately and find details on how to get started at https://aka.ms/meechromebook.
Can students collaborate and learn remotely with Minecraft: Education Edition?
Yes, Minecraft: Education Edition supports remote, hybrid and in-person learning. Multiplayer feature with secure join codes enables students and educators to collaborate, create, and problem solve together across learning environments and platforms.
What are some examples of subjects that can be taught with Minecraft: Education Edition?
Minecraft: Education Edition can be used across the curriculum, including marine biology, ancient history, space exploration, and coding with Code Builder, which connects to MakeCode and Tynker.
Are there any privacy concerns with Minecraft: Education Edition?
Minecraft: Education Edition has a privacy policy which can be found at https://aka.ms/privacy. The terms that apply to this download are the terms that were presented when you purchased your Minecraft: Education Edition subscription.
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