Overview
Educa does not currently have a separate app in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Instead, Educa works as a mobile-friendly web app that you can add directly to your phone or tablet home screen.
Once added, Educa will appear as an icon on your device, similar to an app. You can tap the icon to open Educa quickly without needing to search for the website each time.
Looking for the Educa app?
Educa is not downloaded from the App Store or Google Play. For the best mobile experience, we recommend adding Educa to your home screen using the steps below. This gives you quick, app-like access from an Educa icon on your device.
Tip: When logging in, select Remember me so Educa opens more quickly next time.
Before you add Educa to your home screen
Before adding Educa to your home screen, make sure you can log in to your Educa site first.
You will need:
An Educa invite from your centre.
To have accepted your invite and completed your account setup.
Your centre’s Educa site link.
Each Educa site has its own unique web address. You can usually find this link in your Educa invite email, or you can ask your centre to confirm it.
Examples include:
yoursitename.educa.co.nz (New Zealand)
yoursitename.educa.com.au (Australia)
yoursitename.geteduca.com (International)
Once you have logged in successfully, follow the steps below to add Educa to your home screen.
Need help logging in?
See Logging into Educa for more detail on finding your site link, accepting your invite, resetting your password, and troubleshooting login issues.
Access Educa from email notifications
Educa also sends email notifications when there is something new for you to view, such as a learning story, message, or update from your centre.
You can click the link in the email notification to go directly to the relevant item in Educa. You may be asked to log in first, especially if you have not selected Remember me or have not used Educa on that device recently.
This means you do not always need to open Educa from your home screen first. The home screen icon is useful for general access, while email links help you go straight to specific updates.
Add Educa to your iPhone or iPad home screen
Open Safari on your iPhone or iPad.
Go to your Educa site and log in.
Tap the Share icon at the bottom of the screen.
Scroll down and tap Add to Home Screen.
Tap Add.
Educa will now appear as an icon on your home screen.
You can now tap the Educa icon whenever you want to open Educa.
Add Educa to your Android home screen
Open Google Chrome on your Android phone or tablet.
Go to your Educa site and log in.
Tap the three dots in the top-right corner of the screen.
Tap Add to Home screen.
Confirm the name, then tap Add.
Educa will now appear as an icon on your home screen.
You can now tap the Educa icon whenever you want to open Educa.
Frequently asked questions
Can I download Educa from the App Store or Google Play?
Can I download Educa from the App Store or Google Play?
No. Educa does not currently have a separate app in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Instead, Educa is accessed through your mobile browser. For quick, app-like access, you can add Educa to your phone or tablet home screen using the steps above.
Once added, Educa will appear as an icon on your home screen. You can tap the icon to open Educa quickly, much like opening an app. The main difference is that Educa opens through your browser rather than through a downloaded app.
Will I still receive notifications without an app?
Will I still receive notifications without an app?
Yes. Educa sends notifications by email. When you receive an email notification, you can click the link in the email to open the relevant story, message, or update directly in Educa.
You may need to log in before viewing the item, depending on your device and browser settings.
Do I need to install updates?
Do I need to install updates?
No. Because Educa is accessed through your browser, you do not need to download app updates from the App Store or Google Play.
When Educa is updated, those updates are available through the web version.