Microsoft Elevate School
By joining as a Microsoft Elevate School, your institution becomes part of a worldwide network of schools and systems committed to institutional transformation and confident leadership in the AI era.
OVERVIEW
Becoming a Microsoft Elevate School
What is a Microsoft Elevate School?
The Microsoft Elevate School Community supports institutions as they grow from early AI adopters to system-level leaders. Begin as a Pathfinder, where you receive AI readiness support to start institutional transformation. Advance to Showcase by demonstrating excellence in technology integration and sharing what's working. Finally, reach Beacon, where you lead at scale through strategic AI and technology planning and implementation. Each stage expands your capacity for learning, leadership, and impact—so your school can thrive in the AI era.
Why become a Microsoft Elevate School
Connect globally
Engage with like-minded schools and leaders from around the world transforming education through technology - fostering creativity, collaboration, and future-ready learning.
Unlock benefits
Gain exclusive access to community calls, collaboration networks, exam vouchers, badges, and more.
Transform education
Help shape the future of Microsoft education products and programs, contribute to the vision of schools and students around the world, and elevate your school's visibility and role as a leader.
Microsoft Elevate School Pathway
Find the right path for your school and system
Pathfinder
Begin institutional transformation with AI readiness support.
Benefits
- Credly badge
- Community newsletter
- Exclusive community webinars
- School name on published list
- Quick start guide (incl. social/comms materials)
Showcase
Demonstrate excellence in technology integration. To become an Showcase school you must first be a Pathfinder school.
Benefits*
- Access to community discussion platform
- In-person conference/event engagement opportunities
- MS certification vouchers
- Physical award (e.g. banner)
*In addition to the benefits of Pathfinder level
Beacon
Lead at scale with strategic Al and technology planning and implementation. To become an Beacon school you must first be a Showcase school.
Benefits*
- Special recognition/spotlight opportunities
- Invitation to exclusive event(s)
*In addition to the benefits of Pathfinder and Showcase levels