Adobe VIP Marketplace Primary and Secondary School Offerings FAQ Xvantage for Associates

Summary:

This document explains the Adobe VIP Marketplace offerings available for primary and secondary education institutions, including license types, purchasing options, and key eligibility requirements.

Table of Contents:

1. What are Education Named‑User licenses?

2. What are Shared Device licenses?

3. What purchasing options are available to maximize education budgets?

4. What is a School Site License?

5. What are District Licenses and Small District Licenses?

6. What identity types are required for primary and secondary institutions?

Question 1: What are Education Named‑User licenses?

Education Named‑User licenses allow individual students, teachers, and staff to access Adobe products using their own login credentials.

Key points:

• Licenses are assigned to specific users

• Users can access software on multiple devices, including personal devices

• Ideal for bring‑your‑own‑device (BYOD) environments

• Managed through the Adobe Admin Console

Education Named‑User licenses enable both on‑campus and remote use.

Question 2: What are Shared Device licenses?

Shared Device licenses allow multiple users to access Adobe products on institution‑owned devices, such as computers in labs, libraries, or classrooms.

Important characteristics:

• Installed on shared machines rather than assigned to individuals

• Users sign in temporarily while using the device

• Designed for shared learning environments

• Commonly used in computer labs and classrooms

Shared Device licenses are managed and deployed centrally by the institution.

Question 3: What purchasing options are available to maximize education budgets?

Adobe offers education‑specific purchasing options to help institutions manage costs and licensing needs efficiently.

These options include:

• School Site Licenses

• District Licenses

• Small District Licenses

Each option is designed to align with different institution sizes, usage models, and budget structures.

Question 4: What is a School Site License?

A School Site License is available to qualifying single‑site primary or secondary schools located at one address.

Key details:

• Covers one physical school location

• Requires a minimum purchase:

  • 100 Shared Device licenses, or

  • 500 Named‑User licenses

• Allows institution‑wide access under one agreement

School Site Licenses are ideal for individual schools with centralized IT management.

Question 5: What are District Licenses and Small District Licenses?

District Licenses are available to school districts or legal education entities managing multiple schools.

Key distinctions:

• District License

  • Covers multiple schools within a district or legal entity

  • Minimum purchase - 500 Shared Device licenses, or 2,500 Named‑User licenses

• Small District License

  • Available only in certain regions

  • Designed for districts with fewer than 2,500 students

  • Requires a minimum of 500 Named‑User licenses

These licenses provide flexibility for district‑wide deployment and management.

Question 6: What identity types are required for primary and secondary institutions?

Primary and secondary institutions must use Federated IDs or Enterprise IDs to access Adobe products.

Important requirements:

• Adobe IDs are not permitted for primary and secondary school use

• The institution is responsible for creating and managing user identities

• Identity type requirements apply to both Named‑User and Shared Device licenses

This ensures compliance with Adobe’s education licensing terms.