Schools4Earth

How Schools4Earth Works

IQAir provides the support and infrastructure that many schools need to start monitoring air quality. Schools4Earth makes it easy for school administrators, parents, corporations, local governments and community groups to sponsor an air quality monitor for a school in their community. Schools are supported throughout the process of setting up their monitor, dashboard and sharing the data with their community.

Check the map to see if your school is already monitoring air quality.

Schools4Earth in Action

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are already monitoring air quality?

The IQAir AirVisual platform currently features over 2000 schools in over 30 countries that monitor air quality.


How much does it cost to sponsor a school to monitor air quality?

The cost to sponsor a schools to monitor air quality depends on the country where the monitoring equipmment ships to, as the cost includes shipping, tax and duty, all which can vary considerably from country to country. The cost generally ranges from $300 to $400, including shipping, tax and duties. When you apply the SCHOOLS4EARTH promo code, an additional 15% educational discount is applied. IQAir ships and provides support to over 100 countries.


Who can fund a monitor for a school?

Anyone can fund a school to monitor air quality. Parents, school administrators, community groups, businesses, and local governments can all take part in Schools4Earth programme.


Can a school directly apply for an air quality monitor?

If your school has the funds to purchase an air quality monitor and does not need a sponsor, your school can directly participate and order an air quality monitor and qualify for the special 15% discount.


Are there any additional costs for a school that monitors air quality?

The sponsorship of the monitor covers the cost of the monitor, the power supply and remote support by IQAir. The school is expected to provide Wi-Fi and power for the monitor. The costs of hosting, validating and publishing the data on the IQAir platform are provide by IQAir free of charge.


How can a school draw attention to their monitoring effort?

In addition to the station page, that shows the air quality data from their air quality monitor, every school receives a free contributor page to post details about their school, inclusive logo, website link and description.


How long does it take to start monitoring air quality for the school after it's been sponsored?

IQAir will typically contact the school within 3 business days to arrange shipment and onboarding. A monitor typically takes about 2-4 weeks from shipment to installation. If you or anyone that you know would like to facilitate the deployment at the school, please let us know.


Can I provide monitors for multiple schools?

For sponsorship requests of more than 5 schools, please contact us for more information.


Will the air quality data be available to the general public?

IQAir publishes a school’s air quality data on the IQAir platform and encourages every school to share its data openly.


Is the sponsorship cost for an air quality tax deductible?

This may depend on local rules and regulation in your country. IQAir will provide you with a sponsorship receipt.


If you have additional questions about the Schools4Earth program, please reach out to us

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