ChatGPT for Teachers Is Now Free Till 2027 – Everything Educators Should Know
OpenAI has announced that ChatGPT for Teachers will be available completely free till June 2027 for verified U.S. K–12 educators. The plan offers strong privacy, admin controls, and powerful AI tools for classrooms.
What Is ChatGPT for Teachers?
ChatGPT for Teachers is a secure, self-serve version of ChatGPT created specifically for U.S. K–12 educators. It helps teachers and school staff use artificial intelligence with lesson planning, classroom materials, assessments, and even student-related workflows.
This version is built with education-grade data protections and admin controls so that schools can meet compliance and privacy requirements without risk.
Who Is Eligible for the Free Plan?
ChatGPT for Teachers is free till June 2027 for verified U.S. K–12 educators.
- You must work for an accredited U.S. K–12 school or district
- You must be a teacher, staff member, school leader, or district administrator
Important: This plan is not available for students at present. Student accounts and student-facing features may be introduced later.
How to Get Started
- Visit: chatgpt.com/k12-verification
- Start verification using your school or district email ID
- Create a new workspace or join an existing one linked to your district domain
- Complete onboarding with your role, subjects, and grade levels
- Admins can invite other verified educators and configure SSO, roles, and security
Workspaces are restricted to a single district. Teachers from different districts cannot be mixed in one workspace.
Features Included in ChatGPT for Teachers
- GPT-5.1 models: Instant, Auto, and Reasoning-Mini
- File uploads, connectors, and apps
- Voice mode and image generation
- Data analysis and structured data tools
- Web search and deep research features
- Memory for personalised and consistent responses
- Custom GPTs, shared workspaces, and collaboration tools
- Admin controls, SSO, RBAC, and analytics
How Is It Different from Regular ChatGPT?
- School-ready secure workspace for staff collaboration
- FERPA-aligned protections and student data privacy agreement
- Teacher-specific onboarding and classroom use prompts
- Advanced admin tools like SSO, RBAC, analytics, and domain claiming
Data Privacy and Security
Data shared in ChatGPT for Teachers is not used for AI training by default. Automated systems may be used only for safety and quality monitoring.
This makes the platform suitable for schools that must follow strict student privacy regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ChatGPT for Teachers really free?
Yes. It is completely free till June 2027 for verified U.S. K–12 educators.
Can teachers from different districts join the same workspace?
No. Each workspace is limited to a single verified district.
Can a district claim its email domain?
Yes. District administrators can claim and verify their domain and request further restrictions if required.
Who should contact sales?
Large districts or organisations needing enterprise-level features like data residency or encryption key management should contact sales.
Why This Matters for the Education Sector
By offering ChatGPT for Teachers free till 2027, OpenAI is encouraging safe and responsible adoption of AI in education without putting financial pressure on schools.
While the programme is currently limited to the U.S., it sets a strong foundation for similar education AI initiatives in countries like India in the future.
Final Words
ChatGPT for Teachers offers a powerful, secure, and collaborative AI environment designed specifically for educators. Free access till 2027 makes it an excellent opportunity for teachers to explore AI in lesson planning, assessments, and daily classroom tasks.
If OpenAI expands this programme globally, Indian educators could also benefit massively in the coming years.
Source: OpenAI Help Centre