Education
Helping you create a safer learning environment
Creating a safe, secure, and connected learning environment is essential for every educational institution, from K–12 schools to colleges and universities. With deep expertise in school security solutions, ASSA ABLOY helps campuses implement advanced, scalable, and future‑ready strategies that protect students and staff, assets, and facilities—while enabling a seamless, smarter, and more accessible campus experience.
Enabling a smarter, more connected campus experience
ASSA ABLOY supports a modern university/college campus vision where digital access, mobility, and user convenience are seamlessly woven into daily operations.
Scalable platforms allow institutions to adapt as enrollment grows, buildings evolve, or new technologies emerge. Whether enabling mobile credentials, streamlining facility management, or improving accessibility for all students and staff, ASSA ABLOY’s solutions help campuses operate safer and more efficiently while delivering a connected, frictionless experience.
Enhancing K–12 door security and lockdown readiness
K–12 schools face unique safety challenges that demand fast and reliable, security measures. ASSA ABLOY supports districts with layered classroom door security solutions designed to keep students and staff protected during both everyday operations and emergency situations. ASSA ABLOY also enables schools to implement effective lockdown strategies—including remote lockdown activation, real‑time door status visibility, and automated system responses—helping campuses respond decisively and minimize risk when every second counts.
One Partner. Every School Type.
K-12
From perimeter entry points to individual classroom doors, we help school districts implement layered security strategies that balance safety, security, and wellness—aligned with state laws, inspection requirements, and best practices for school lockdown procedures.
Solutions for Education
Educational facilities—from K–12 schools to colleges and universities—often require complex door opening codes and requirements. Not only is it important to meet these laws and evolving safety mandates like PASS Guidelines and Alyssa’s Law, but it is also ideal to optimize overall performance in terms of access control and energy efficiency within the building envelope.
From specialized doors and door assemblies to accessories, ASSA ABLOY offers a range of products and solutions to help achieve safety, security, and sustainability across every type of learning environment.
Electronic Access Control & Mobile Credentials
Enable your school administrators, faculty, and students with seamless access control from wireless to wired integrated into one platform.
Speed gates
Securely manage traffic flow in medium-security university environments such as dining halls and libraries. From slim security speed gates to speed gates with facial recognition technology, ASSA ABLOY’s innovative systems and deep expertise help you improve user experience while providing reliable security 24/7.
Sustainability
Our sustainable solutions contribute to the demands of local codes, standards, design principles and certification programs including LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL, Passive House, Design for Freedom, Green Globes, and Net Zero.
Locks and exit devices
Mechanical locks and exit devices available from ASSA ABLOY are engineered for consistent and reliable product performance in high-use, high-abuse situations.
Case Studies
Biometric access transforms campus convenience and control
Facial identification and cloud access streamline entry, improving security, efficiency, and user accountability across campus facilities.
Aperio simplifying access for modern campus living
Wireless locks and mobile access streamline entry, improving security, reducing complexity, and enhancing resident convenience.
Fast, cost-effective classroom lockdown upgrades
Quickly retrofit classroom locks to improve lockdown safety, ensuring secure, compliant protection without costly door replacements.
Setting the standard for sustainable school design
Innovative building design and sustainable materials create a high-performance campus supporting health, efficiency, and environmental responsibility.
Layered security creates a safer learning environment
Integrated door security, monitoring, and reinforced openings help protect students while enabling faster, more effective responses.
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