Connectivity and collaboration services for K-12 schools

K-12 Schools

Transform teaching and learning with AARNet

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We're here to help your teachers and students thrive with a network and services you can rely on

AARNet provides hundreds of Government, Independent and Catholic K-12 Schools across Australia with the reliable high-speed broadband network, cyber security and collaboration services they need to deliver a high-quality, digitally-enabled education experience to their students.

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 and Cloud Connections

Cost-effective and secure direct connections between your campuses and facilities and to major metropolitan data centres, AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud.

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eduroam Wi-Fi

eduroam is short for 'education roaming'. eduroam provides secure and easy to use Wi-Fi access in thousands of locations in more than a hundred countries around the world.

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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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We're here to answer your questions and help you find the right technology solutions.

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 your 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 company

Trusted technology partner since 1989

Reliable ultra high-speed network

Services built for research and education

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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.