Education websites serve multiple audiences with different needs: prospective students researching courses, parents evaluating schools, current students accessing resources, and staff managing content. The information architecture needs to serve each group without creating confusion.
Enrolment pathways should be straightforward. Program details, prerequisites, fees, start dates and application steps must be easy to find on mobile. Drop-off often happens when critical information requires too many clicks or is buried in PDF documents.
Accessibility matters for all education sites but is especially important for providers serving students with disability. Semantic structure, clear navigation, readable typography and form accessibility should be built in from the start.
LMS and student portal integration — whether Moodle, Canvas, custom systems or third-party platforms — can be scoped as part of the project. The site should complement the learning platform, not duplicate its functions.