Dragon Software for Education - Student and Educator Pricing
The complete Dragon Professional 16 at a discounted price for students, educators and educational institutions. Dictate essays, assignments, research notes and course materials faster and more accurately than typing. Widely used for accessibility and assistive technology needs.
What students and educators get
The full Dragon Professional 16 - no restrictions, no missing features.
- ✓Full Dragon Professional 16 - identical to the $994 version
- ✓Real-time dictation into Word, Google Docs, email and any Windows application
- ✓Transcribe single-speaker audio recordings (MP3, WAV, WMA, DSS, DS2)
- ✓Custom vocabulary - add subject-specific terms, names and abbreviations
- ✓AutoText shortcuts - speak a phrase to insert a full paragraph or citation template
- ✓Voice macros to automate repetitive formatting and editing tasks
- ✓Hands-free PC control - navigate, click, scroll and select by voice
- ✓Works offline after installation and activation
- ✓Windows 10 and Windows 11 compatible
- ✓Perpetual licence - pay once, own it for your entire degree and beyond
Who qualifies
Common use cases in education
Essay and assignment writing
Dictate essays, reports and assignments at up to 160 words per minute. Edit and format by voice. Significantly reduces writing time for long-form academic work.
Accessibility and assistive tech
Dragon is widely used by students with dyslexia, RSI, cerebral palsy, vision impairment and other conditions. Full hands-free PC control including navigation, mouse control and application switching.
Research and note-taking
Transcribe recorded lectures and research interviews (single speaker). Create research notes by voice. Build custom vocabulary for your specific field of study.
Course material creation
Educators can dictate lecture notes, course outlines, feedback and assessment comments. AutoText shortcuts make repeated feedback phrases instant.
NDIS and disability support
Dragon is commonly funded through NDIS assistive technology plans and university disability services. Contact us for documentation to support funding applications.
Language and ESL support
Students can use Dragon to practise pronunciation and spoken English. Dragon supports Australian, UK, US, Canadian, New Zealand and Indian English variants.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Student Edition the full version?
Yes. The Student Edition is the complete Dragon Professional 16 with no feature restrictions. The only difference from the standard perpetual licence is the discounted price.
Do I need to prove student or educator status?
Contact Voice Recognition Australia when purchasing for specific eligibility requirements and any documentation needed.
Can Dragon help with dyslexia?
Yes. Dragon is widely used as an assistive technology tool for students with dyslexia. Dictating rather than typing removes the spelling barrier, and Dragon can read text back aloud to assist with proofreading.
Can NDIS fund Dragon software?
Dragon is commonly included in NDIS assistive technology plans. Contact Voice Recognition Australia for supporting documentation and quotes formatted for NDIS submissions.
Does it work on Mac?
Dragon Professional 16 is Windows only (Windows 10 and 11). There is no Mac version. Nuance discontinued Dragon for Mac.
Can I keep using it after I graduate?
Yes. The Student Edition is a perpetual licence - you own it permanently. It continues to work after you graduate or leave your educational institution.
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Questions about Dragon for education?
Whether you are a student, educator, disability support officer or IT department, we can help you choose the right Dragon product and assist with NDIS or institutional procurement.
- Student, educator or institution
- Accessibility or assistive technology needs
- NDIS funding documentation required
- Volume licensing for departments