--- title: "Britannica School Onboarding" url: "https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/onboarding\/britannica-school\/" published: "2026-02-26T21:57:45+00:00" modified: "2026-05-12T17:43:31+00:00" author: "Britannica Education" description: "" --- # Britannica School Onboarding ![](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/be-solution-bschool-elem-level.jpg) ![Sphere graphic](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/themes/britannica-education/assets/img/graphics/sphere.svg) - [ Home ](https://britannicaeducation.com/) - Britannica School… Britannica School Onboarding ![](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/be-logo-bschool-1024x277.png) # *Welcome* to Britannica School ## Everything you need to get started, all in one place. Whether you’re brand-new to Britannica School or just getting ready to use it with students, this page will help you explore the platform, understand key features, and bring content to life in your classroom. **[Get Started](#start)** New to Britannica School? These resources will help you get oriented quickly and confidently. [**](#start) **[Explore Key Features](#features)** Britannica School is designed to be intuitive, flexible, and supportive of diverse learners. [**](#features) **[FAQ](#faq)** Have a quick question? You’re not alone. Get answers to new users’ most common queries. [**](#faq) **[Activities & Planning Support](#more)** Make it easy to bring Britannica School into your instruction with ready-to-use activities and planning tools. [**](#more) **[Get Inspired](#tools)** Explore curated resources designed to help you make the most of Britannica School in your classroom or learning space. [**](#tools) [Log In](https://school.eb.com/levels) [Contact Us](#contact) ![](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/be-solution-bschool-elem-level.jpg) - [ Home ](https://britannicaeducation.com/) - Britannica School… Britannica School Onboarding # *Welcome* to Britannica School ## Everything you need to get started, all in one place. Whether you’re brand-new to Britannica School or just getting ready to use it with students, this page will help you explore the platform, understand key features, and bring content to life in your classroom. **[Get Started](#start)** [**](#start) **[Explore Key Features](#features)** [**](#features) **[FAQ](#faq)** [**](#faq) **[Activities & Planning Support](#more)** [**](#more) **[Get Inspired](#tools)** [**](#tools) [Log In](https://school.eb.com/levels) [Contact Us](#contact) ## **Get *Started*** New to Britannica School? These resources will help you get oriented quickly and confidently. ### **Watch an Onboarding Video** Choose a guided walk-through of Britannica School and see how students and teachers in that grade band use the platform for research, inquiry, and learning. * ### **Britannica School: Early Elementary** Turn big ideas into grand adventures. Designed especially for PreK–2, Britannica School: Early Elementary sparks curiosity with vivid visuals, simple text, and read-aloud support that build confidence, comprehension, and joy in learning. ### **Britannica School: Elementary** Designed for grades 3–5, this safe, age-appropriate platform builds confidence and comprehension through trusted articles, vibrant visuals, and interactive tools that make learning engaging and develop independence. ### **Britannica School: Middle** Turn curiosity into confident learning. Designed for grades 6–8, this platform blends trusted, standards-aligned content with engaging media and research tools that help students think deeply. ### **Britannica School: High** Prepare learners for college, careers, and life beyond the classroom with advanced research tools, trusted content, and inquiry-driven learning experiences that help students think critically and evaluate sources responsibly. ### Download a Guided Tour Prefer a step-by-step reference? These printable PDFs walk through the platform and highlight key tools and features. - #### Britannica School Guided Tour Access Now - #### Britannica School: Early Elementary Guided Tour Access Now - #### Britannica School Guided Tour (Spanish) Access Now ### Use the Getting Started Checklist Not sure what to try first? This one-page checklist outlines key features and simple actions to explore during your first week. - #### Britannica School Getting Started Checklist (Grades 3-12) Access Now - #### Britannica School: Early Elementary Getting Started Checklist Access Now ## **Get Started** New to Britannica School? These resources will help you get oriented quickly and confidently. ### **Watch an Onboarding Video** Choose a guided walk-through of Britannica School and see how students and teachers in that grade band use the platform for research, inquiry, and learning. ### **Britannica School: Early Elementary** Turn big ideas into grand adventures. Designed especially for PreK–2, Britannica School: Early Elementary sparks curiosity with vivid visuals, simple text, and read-aloud support that build confidence, comprehension, and joy in learning. ### **Britannica School: Elementary** Designed for grades 3–5, this safe, age-appropriate platform builds confidence and comprehension through trusted articles, vibrant visuals, and interactive tools that make learning engaging and develop independence. ### **Britannica School: Middle** Turn curiosity into confident learning. Designed for grades 6–8, this platform blends trusted, standards-aligned content with engaging media and research tools that help students think deeply. ### **Britannica School: High** Prepare learners for college, careers, and life beyond the classroom with advanced research tools, trusted content, and inquiry-driven learning experiences that help students think critically and evaluate sources responsibly. ### Download a Guided Tour Prefer a step-by-step reference? These printable PDFs walk through the platform and highlight key tools and features. - #### Britannica School Guided Tour Access Now - #### Britannica School: Early Elementary Guided Tour Access Now - #### Britannica School Guided Tour (Spanish) Access Now ### Use the Getting Started Checklist Not sure what to try first? This one-page checklist outlines key features and simple actions to explore during your first week. - #### Britannica School Getting Started Checklist (Grades 3-12) Access Now - #### Britannica School: Early Elementary Getting Started Checklist Access Now ## **Explore Key Features** Britannica School is designed to be intuitive, flexible, and supportive of diverse learners. [Navigating Articles](#) ### Navigating Articles Students move through articles using media galleries, tables of contents, and related content to build understanding and explore topics independently. [ ](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEH_mNM3Tk37KE4m0o6d3qytaMtivB73g) [Reading Levels & Accessibility](#) ### **Reading Levels & Accessibility** Adjust reading levels without losing instructional rigor and use read-aloud support, translations, text-to-speech, and OpenDyslexic font options to meet student needs. [ ](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEH_mNM3Tk37KE4m0o6d3qytaMtivB73g) [Media, Interactives & Primary Sources](#) ### **Media, Interactives & Primary Sources** Images, videos, timelines, maps, and primary sources are integrated throughout the platform to support inquiry and deeper learning. [ ](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEH_mNM3Tk37KE4m0o6d3qytaMtivB73g) [Saving, Sharing & Citing](#) ### **Saving, Sharing & Citing ** Save content to Resource Packs, generate citations, and share articles directly to Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams. [ ](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEH_mNM3Tk37KE4m0o6d3qytaMtivB73g) ## **FAQ and Troubleshooting** ![](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/BE_Thistle-Variation-1.svg) ### **Access & Accounts** [Why can’t I save articles or create resource packs?***](#) Saving content and organizing it into resource packs requires a personal **My Britannica** account. If you are not signed in, the Save option will not store content. [Why are my students being asked to log in repeatedly?****](#) This usually happens when authentication cookies are being cleared by browser settings or network security software. If cookies are deleted regularly, Britannica cannot maintain the login session. Your IT team may need to allow Britannica authentication cookies on network devices. [Why can’t I see sharing options like Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams?****](#) Sharing tools depend on your school’s subscription and account permissions. If these options are not visible, your institution may not have them enabled or they may be restricted by account settings. [Why don’t some features work after translating an article?****](#) Translation uses Google Translate to generate a machine-translated version of the article. Because this version is not part of Britannica’s original content system, tools such as Cite, Save, Send, or Read-Aloud may be disabled. [Why can’t I create or edit lesson plans?****](#) Lesson plan tools require a personal My Britannica account and signing in as an educator. If you are not signed in, the lesson planning tools will not appear. ![](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/BE_Thistle-Variation-1.svg) ### **Research & Classroom Use** [Why are some topics available in only one reading level?****](#) Many topics are available at multiple reading levels, but some specialized subjects may have only one version. [Why can’t my students access Primary Sources or E-Books?****](#) Primary Sources and E-Books are available only in the Middle and High levels of Britannica School. Students accessing the Early Elementary and Elementary levels will not see these resources. [Why can’t students see the same reading level I selected?****](#) Reading level selection is controlled individually by each user. Changing the level adjusts the content only for that user. [How can I help students cite Britannica content correctly?****](#) Every article, image, and video includes a built-in citation tool that generates MLA, APA, Chicago, or Harvard citations. [How can I quickly find articles aligned to curriculum standards?****](#) From an article page, open the related section, and select the Teacher option to view correlated curriculum standards. ![](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/BE_Thistle-Variation-1.svg) ### **Technical Issues** [What browsers work best with Britannica School?****](#) For the best performance, use the latest version of Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Microsoft Edge. [Why aren’t images, videos, or interactives loading?****](#) Possible causes include slow Internet connections, outdated browsers, or network filtering. [Why won’t a PDF or document open?****](#) Some resources require a PDF reader. If one is not installed, your browser may prompt you to download one. [Why doesn’t the dictionary tool appear for certain words?****](#) The dictionary works by double-clicking a word within article text. It may not work on headings, images, or interactive media. [Why does printing look different from the article page?****](#) For best results, use the Print icon within the article toolbar, which opens a formatted print version including a citation. ![](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/BE_Thistle-Variation-1.svg) ### **Product & Support** [Where can I find educator resources for using Britannica School?****](#) Educators can access teaching tools, lesson resources, and instructional strategies through [Teach Britannica](https://teachbritannica.com/) in the main navigation. [What should I do if my school cannot access Britannica School?****](#) Contact your school librarian, administrator, or IT department to confirm your institution’s subscription and network configuration. [How do I contact Britannica technical support?****](#) **Phone:** (800) 621-3900 ext. 7160 **Email: **edsupport@eb.com **Hours:** 8 a.m.–5 p.m. CST Monday–Friday. 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March 27, 2026 [Read More: Practical Jokes or Practical Adaptations: Can You Find These Critters?](https://britannicaeducation.com/blog/april-fools-animals/) ![two hands holding Earth](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/be-blog-earth-day-quiz-hero.jpg) [Interactive Quiz](https://britannicaeducation.com/blog/category/quiz/) #### How Deep Are Your Roots? An Earth Day Curiosity Quiz March 13, 2026 [Read More: How Deep Are Your Roots? An Earth Day Curiosity Quiz](https://britannicaeducation.com/blog/earth-day-quiz/) ![Women's History Quiz Collage Image](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/be-blog-whm-quiz-featured-image.jpg) [Interactive Quiz](https://britannicaeducation.com/blog/category/quiz/) #### Women’s History Quiz: Do You Know These Famous Ladies? 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girl in front of newspaper](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/be-blog-middle-news-quiz-header.jpg) [Interactive Quiz](https://britannicaeducation.com/blog/category/quiz/) #### News Quiz for Middle School Students: 2025 December 1, 2025 [Read More: News Quiz for Middle School Students: 2025](https://britannicaeducation.com/blog/news-quiz-for-middle-school-2025/) ![News Quiz for Elementary students featured collage, girl with books giving a piece sign over newspaper](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/be-blog-news-quiz-elementary.jpg) [Interactive Quiz](https://britannicaeducation.com/blog/category/quiz/) #### News Quiz for Elementary Students: 2025 December 1, 2025 [Read More: News Quiz for Elementary Students: 2025](https://britannicaeducation.com/blog/news-quiz-for-elementary-2025/) ![Human rights day collage image showing a hand holding a globe with paper cutouts of people with linked hands overlaid](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/be-blog-head-human-rights-day.jpg) [Monthly Observances](https://britannicaeducation.com/blog/category/monthly-observances/) #### Celebrating Human Rights Day November 30, 2025 [Read More: Celebrating Human Rights Day](https://britannicaeducation.com/blog/human-rights-day/) ![Field of American flags waving](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/be-blog-veterans-day-featured.jpg) [Monthly Observances](https://britannicaeducation.com/blog/category/monthly-observances/) #### Veterans Day Resources for Your Classroom November 5, 2025 [Read More: Veterans Day Resources for Your Classroom](https://britannicaeducation.com/blog/veterans-day-resources/) ![Smiling student with laptop jumping](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/be-blog-media-literacy-week.png) [Media Literacy](https://britannicaeducation.com/blog/category/media-literacy/) #### Empower Educators: A Spotlight on Media Literacy Week  October 9, 2025 [Read More: Empower Educators: A Spotlight on Media Literacy Week ](https://britannicaeducation.com/blog/media-literacy-week/) ![](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/be-blog-ai-in-schools.jpg) [Britannica School](https://britannicaeducation.com/blog/category/britannica-school/) #### AI in Schools: 3 Big Risks, 1 Safe Solution August 29, 2025 [Read More: AI in Schools: 3 Big Risks, 1 Safe Solution](https://britannicaeducation.com/blog/ai-in-schools/) ![](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/be-blog-6-time-saving-activities.jpg) [Back to School](https://britannicaeducation.com/blog/category/back-to-school/) #### 6 Time-Saving Activities to Start the School Year Right August 22, 2025 [Read More: 6 Time-Saving Activities to Start the School Year Right](https://britannicaeducation.com/blog/time-saving-back-to-school-activities/) ![](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/be-blog-early-learning-credibility.jpg) [Early Elementary](https://britannicaeducation.com/blog/category/early-elementary/) #### Why Early Learning Needs Curiosity—and Credibility June 27, 2025 [Read More: Why Early Learning Needs Curiosity—and Credibility](https://britannicaeducation.com/blog/curiosity-and-credibility/) ![illustration of a book with arms, legs, and a smiling face](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/be-blog-5-funky-fresh-summer-reading-recs-e1759430923799.jpg) [Summer Reading](https://britannicaeducation.com/blog/category/summer-reading/) #### 5 Funky Fresh Summer Reading Recs May 5, 2025 [Read More: 5 Funky Fresh Summer Reading Recs](https://britannicaeducation.com/blog/5-funky-fresh-summer-reading-recs/) ![](https://britannicaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/be-blog-you-change-lives.jpg) [Teacher Appreciation](https://britannicaeducation.com/blog/category/teacher-appreciation/) #### You Change Lives. We’ll Change Your Prep Time. May 2, 2025 [Read More: You Change Lives. 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