Classroom Headphones for Schools

Lightweight classroom headphones and headsets at a price that works when you're buying for a whole room. Light enough for young students to wear through a full session, simple enough that there's nothing to explain, and available with or without a microphone so one product line covers your listening stations and your speaking tasks. Choose your combination: Listening only — for listening posts, reading corners and independent work Boom arm microphone — an adjustable arm that sits near the mouth, best for recording and assessment In-line microphone — built into the cord, less to break in shared use 3.5mm or USB-C — 3.5mm for older laptops and audio players, USB-C for newer Chromebooks, iPads and Windows devices Across the range: Volume control on every model Adjustable flexible headband sized from lower primary upwards Stereo sound suited to literacy, phonics and language activities One note on connectors: the 3.5mm boom-mic model uses two separate plugs, one for audio and one for the microphone, so it suits older desktops with two sockets. The 3.5mm in-line model uses a single combo plug that works with modern laptops and tablets. Class quantities available on a school purchase order.

TTS ClassCast lets a whole group listen to the same audio, wirelessly, through their own headsets — no tangle of cables and no disturbing the rest of the room. Plug any device with a 3.5mm audio port into the transmitter and the sound streams straight to the headphones. The transmitter also has a built-in microphone, so a teacher can speak directly to everyone wearing a headset. It's ideal for oracy, group reading, listening activities and language learning, indoors or out. What's included: 6 rechargeable headsets, each with up to 8 hours of battery life A rechargeable transmitter (up to 6 hours) with a built-in microphone Broadcasts to up to 30 headsets for whole-class or multi-group listening ABC channel select — run up to three sets in the same room without interference Up to 30 metres range, so the class can spread out inside or outside USB-C charging on the headsets and the transmitter Replaceable ear cushions and adjustable volume on each headset Suitable for ages 3 to 9 Ways to use it: Share an audiobook, song or listening task with a whole group at once Run focused small-group interventions on their own channel Support EAL/D learners with clear audio in a busy classroom Take listening activities outside for drama, PE or nature work Rechargeable, wireless and easy to manage, ClassCast makes group listening calm and inclusive — every child hears the same audio clearly, at a volume that suits them.

AirFly sends audio from any 3.5mm socket to wireless headphones. It was built for aeroplane entertainment systems, but the school use is more interesting: it lets AirPods and other Bluetooth headphones work with equipment that has no Bluetooth at all. Choose your model: AirFly SE — one pair of headphones, the lowest-cost option AirFly Pro — two pairs at once, and works in reverse to receive audio AirFly Pro 2 — the current Pro, in black, white or blue AirFly Pro 2 Deluxe — Pro 2 with a travel case and extra adaptors Where it earns its place in a school: older listening stations, CD and audio players, gym and fitness equipment, and library media stations — anywhere a student with wireless headphones meets a device with only a headphone socket. Also useful for staff wanting to hear a projector or display without cabling across the room. Pro shares to two pairs, which suits paired listening tasks and reading buddies. Purchase orders accepted on school accounts.

A USB-C to 3.5mm adapter for plugging wired headphones into a device that has no headphone socket. For a school with an existing 3.5mm class set and a fleet moving to USB-C, this is the cheapest way to keep those headphones working. What it does: 3.5mm audio output from a USB-C port Works with any wired headphone or headset Available in black or white The maths worth doing: replacing a 30-headphone class set with USB-C models costs several hundred dollars. Thirty of these costs a fraction of that and keeps the headphones you already own in service. Bulk quantities available on a school purchase order.

A classroom headset with a noise-cancelling microphone — built to pick up one student's voice clearly while filtering out the twenty-four others in the room. That matters most during speaking assessments, oral language tasks and EAL/D recording, where background noise on a recording can cost a student marks that have nothing to do with their speaking. What's included: Over-ear stereo headset with in-line noise-cancelling microphone Single 3.5mm combo jack — works with modern laptops, Chromebooks and tablets that have one headphone socket In-line volume control within reach mid-task 40mm drivers and an adjustable headband Where it earns its place: Speaking and listening assessment Language recording and pronunciation practice Online lessons, video calls and library workstations One thing to be clear about: the noise cancelling is on the microphone, not the earcups. It cleans up what the student sends, not what they hear. If you need quiet for the listener, look at a listening-only model in a quieter corner of the room instead. Class quantities available on a school purchase order.

School headsets built to survive shared use. Gumdrop drop-tests every pair 26 times from six feet under its TechShell standard, which is the closest thing this category has to a published durability benchmark — useful when you're the one signing off on replacements every term. What's included: Over-ear headset with flexible boom microphone Braided chew-proof cord, roughly 1.2m Twistable, break-resistant adjustable headband Wipe-clean earpads suited to shared and lab use Choice of 3.5mm or USB-C connector Where they earn their keep: Online testing and assessment sessions Oral language tasks, recording and video calls Trolleys and shared device fleets that see several classes a day Plug and play, with no software to install. Gumdrop describes the audio as volume limiting within a 75–110dB range; if you need a firm cap for younger students, ask us about an 85dB-limited option instead. Class quantities available on a school purchase order.

Listening-only headphones for classrooms that hand the same pair to a different student every period. The braided chew-proof cord and twistable headband target the two things that actually kill school headphones — chewed cables and snapped headbands — and every pair is drop tested 26 times from six feet. What's included: Over-ear headphones, no microphone Braided chew-proof cord, roughly 1.2m Twistable, break-resistant adjustable headband Wipe-clean earpads for shared and lab use Choice of 3.5mm or USB-C connector Best suited to: Listening stations and independent reading Computer labs and library terminals Device trolleys shared across year levels No microphone, so choose the DropTech headset instead if students need to record or speak. Gumdrop describes the audio as volume limiting within a 75–110dB range; for a firm cap for younger students, ask us about an 85dB-limited option. Class quantities available on a school purchase order.

Kids headphones with an 85dB volume limit, so young ears stay protected even when a child turns everything up. Shintaro caps the output at the headphone itself, which means it holds regardless of what the device volume is set to — useful when students work independently at a listening station. What's included: Over-ear kids headphones with 85dB volume limiting 3.5mm audio jack — works with tablets, laptops, audio players and phones Adjustable overhead band sized for children Where they work best: Early learning and lower primary listening corners Independent reading and phonics stations Home use where you want a hard ceiling on volume Listening-only, with no microphone — if students need to record or speak, look at the Rugged range with a boom or in-line mic instead. Available in class quantities on a school purchase order.

A USB-A headset with microphone for school computer labs and desktop PCs — the machines that still have plenty of USB-A ports and no USB-C. It plugs into a port the device already has, which avoids the adaptor drawer entirely. What's included: Over-ear USB-A headset with microphone Digital USB audio, independent of the PC's sound card Where it earns its place: Fixed computer labs and library workstations Speaking assessments and language recording Online lessons, meetings and video calls Because USB handles the audio conversion itself, this headset sidesteps the crackle and hum that older desktop audio jacks pick up after a few years of student use. Available in class quantities on a school purchase order.

A USB-C headset with an in-line microphone, supplied with a USB-C to USB-A adaptor — so the same headset works on newer Chromebooks and iPads and on older lab desktops. For a school running a mixed device fleet, that adaptor is the difference between one order and two. What's included: Over-ear USB-C headset with in-line microphone USB-C to USB-A adaptor for laptops and desktop PCs In-line controls within easy reach mid-task What it's for: Oral language tasks, EAL/D recording and speaking assessments Online lessons and video calls where a clear microphone matters Shared computer labs and one-to-one device programs USB-C carries audio digitally rather than through the device's headphone circuitry, which usually means a cleaner recording — worth having where student speech is being assessed. Class quantities available on a school purchase order.

Rugged kids headphones built for the reality of a classroom — pulled on, dropped, stacked in a tub and used again tomorrow. The twistable, break-resistant headband takes the bending that ends most school headphones, and the braided cord resists the tangling and fraying that kills the rest. Choose your variant: 3.5mm with boom microphone — for oral language tasks, recording and assessment on older laptops and audio players 3.5mm listening only — the budget option for reading and listening stations USB-C with microphone — for newer Chromebooks, iPads and Windows devices USB-C with volume cap — adds a capped output for younger students What students get: Adjustable headband that fits across a whole class, from lower primary up Soft padded earpads for full-lesson comfort A durable build that survives shared-device handling between classes Ordering for a full class? Ask us for a quote — we hold replacement singles in stock, so one broken pair doesn't take a device out of rotation.

Recorded oral tasks and speech-to-text only work if the microphone hears the student and not the room. The SchoolTech USB-C Headset puts a noise-cancelling boom mic in front of the mouth rather than somewhere down the cable, which is the difference between a usable recording and thirty students talking over each other. What you get: Class set of 30, 50 or 100 — choose your pack size above USB-C plug, for iPads, Chromebooks and laptops Boom microphone with noise cancelling Adjustable headband 1.1m cable Black Part number ST-USBC-HEADSET-MBOOM Why schools choose them: Oral assessment, language practice and podcasting all need a mic that can isolate one voice in a full room Speech-to-text and reading support software depend on clean input, and a boom mic is what makes them workable in class An adjustable headband means the same headset fits a Year 4 student and a Year 11 student USB-C plugs straight into current classroom devices, with no adaptor in the middle Twelve-month warranty. One thing to note: unlike the Extra Sturdy range, this headset isn't volume limited, so it suits older students and supervised recording work better than unsupervised listening in the early years.

FREE SHIPPING ON THIS PRODUCT Not every headphone needs to survive a year of Year 3. The SchoolTech Over-Ear Headphones are the straightforward option for the times you need a lot of them at once — exam and testing sessions, library listening stations, or a box of spares for when a class set comes up short. What you get: Bulk pack of 50 or 100 pairs — choose your quantity above 3.5mm jack, for any device with a headphone socket Over-ear design 1.1m cable Black Part number HEA-OE Why schools choose them: The most affordable headphone in the SchoolTech range, which is what makes buying a hundred practical Over-ear cups sit around the ear rather than pressing on it, which counts over a two-hour test session Works with anything that has a headphone socket — no adaptors, no drivers, no setup Useful beyond the classroom: library listening posts, exam halls, and a spares box in the IT room Worth being clear about what this model isn't: there's no volume limit, no microphone and no carry pouch. If you're buying for younger students or for daily classroom use, the Extra Sturdy range has all three plus a break-proof cord. This one is built for quantity. Twelve-month warranty either way.

FREE SHIPPING ON THIS PRODUCT Most schools are running a mix — older laptops with a headphone socket, newer iPads and Chromebooks without one. This SchoolTech class set covers both: the same volume-limited Extra Sturdy headphones on a 3.5mm plug, packed with a USB-C adaptor so they work either way. What you get: Class set of 30, 50 or 100 pairs — choose your pack size above 3.5mm jack plus a USB-C adaptor for each pair Volume limited to 85dB Break-proof nylon cord Inline microphone 1.1m cable Teal and blue A storage pouch with each pair, with space for a student's name Part number HEA-ES-USB-C Why schools choose them: One set works across a mixed fleet, so you're not buying twice or sorting headphones by year level When devices get replaced, the headphones carry over and the adaptor absorbs the change The volume ceiling is built in at 85dB, so it holds regardless of what a student does with the slider An inline mic handles oral tasks and text-to-speech work without extra equipment Named pouches, so a set of thirty still numbers thirty at the end of term Twelve-month warranty. Worth knowing: the headphones themselves use a standard 3.5mm plug, so they'll work on any device with a headphone socket whatever happens to the adaptor — which makes this the safer pick if you're not certain what your fleet will look like in two years.

FREE SHIPPING ON THIS PRODUCT Newer iPads and Chromebooks don't have a headphone socket, which is how a school ends up with a drawer full of adaptors. These SchoolTech Extra Sturdy Headphones plug straight into USB-C — the same volume-limited, nylon-corded build as the 3.5mm version, with the connector current classroom devices actually use. What you get: Class set of 30, 50 or 100 pairs — choose your pack size above USB-C plug, no adaptor needed Volume limited to 85dB Break-proof nylon cord Built-in microphone 1.1m cable Teal and blue A storage pouch with each pair, with space for a student's name Part number HEA-ES-USB-C-1 Why schools choose them: No adaptors to buy, hand out, lose or replace — one less thing between a student and the task 85dB is a hard ceiling, not a setting a student can override A microphone on every pair, so oral tasks and text-to-speech work don't need separate kit Each pair has its own named pouch, which is how a set of thirty stays a set of thirty Nylon braiding on the cord, since that's the part that gives out first in a classroom Covered by a twelve-month warranty. If your devices still have a 3.5mm socket, the standard Extra Sturdy Headphones are the cheaper option — same headphones, different plug.

FREE SHIPPING ON THIS PRODUCT A class set of headphones is what lets thirty students work through a reading program at once, instead of thirty students listening to each other. These SchoolTech Extra Sturdy Headphones are built for that job: a fixed 85dB volume limit so young ears are protected, and a break-proof nylon cord for the way headphones actually get handled in a classroom. What you get: Class set of 30, 50 or 100 pairs — choose your pack size above 3.5mm jack, for any device with a headphone socket Volume limited to 85dB Break-proof nylon cord Built-in microphone 1.1m cable Teal and blue A storage pouch with each pair, with space for a student's name Part number HEA-ES Why schools choose them: The 85dB ceiling is fixed, so a student can't wind the volume up to a level that matters over a full day The microphone covers oral tasks, language practice and text-to-speech work without a second device Named pouches are what keeps a class set of thirty from quietly becoming a set of twenty-two The cord is the part that fails first on school headphones, which is where the nylon braiding earns its place One order covers a whole room rather than assembling a set from odds and ends Covered by a twelve-month warranty. If you're fitting out iPads without a headphone socket, check the USB-C version instead — same headphones, different plug.