Rapid Education

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Rapid Education is one of the UK's leading distributors of educational products for schools, colleges and universities and a promoter of STEM activities.

Rapid Education is the education division of Rapid Electronics Ltd. We supply primary schools, secondary schools, universities, colleges and UTCs with curriculum-based equipment, instruments and learning aids. Subject areas include design and technology, science, maths, art and crafts, physics, computer science and literacy. We are also committed to supporting educational initiatives and competitions which promote skills in science and engineering.

15/01/2026

The wheel is ready…

Our 3D printer giveaway winners will be decided very soon.

Keep an eye on your inbox - it could be you!

13/01/2026

Finding the right resources just got easier.

From lab equipment and test tools to 3D printing and single-board computers - everything your university needs is now in one place.

Find out more: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0qtBj90

08/01/2026

We've also made it simple for colleges to get started this term.

From robotics and 3D printing to test & measurement tools, lab equipment and top-selling components - we’ve got everything your college needs in one place.

Find out more: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0qtn9z0

06/01/2026

Ready for the new term?

We’ve brought together everything your classroom needs in one place - everyday essentials, teaching tools and resources to make learning more engaging for 2026.

Find everything you need: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0qtjJT0

Rapid prize draw | The chance to win a 3D printer! 10/12/2025

Time’s running out to win a 3D printer for your school, college or university.

Submit your entry before Wednesday 31 December 2025 and give your institution the chance to boost creativity and innovation.

Don’t miss out - enter now!

Schools: https://loom.ly/Fl1G4lE
Colleges: https://loom.ly/uAlNxu0
Universities: https://loom.ly/oj7OFQM

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09/12/2025

Final opportunity before year-end!

Take advantage of our exclusive offers on select Tektronix products, including oscilloscopes, probes and more - delivering the accuracy and reliability educators and students count on.

Promotions end on 15 December 2025 - don’t miss out: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0qg3lb0

03/12/2025

New Arduino products now available!

We’ve expanded our Arduino range with exciting new boards, shields, and Modulino components designed to make prototyping and IoT projects easier than ever.

From advanced Nano boards with Matter support to versatile sensor and control modules, these additions give makers and engineers more flexibility and power for their designs.

Explore the full range and start building smarter today: https://loom.ly/Ha2_CVg

Rapid prize draw | The chance to win a 3D printer! 11/11/2025

Already entered our 3D printer prize draw?

Don’t stop there - every colleague you recommend boosts your chances to win!

Spread the word, share the links and let’s bring 3D printing to more classrooms.

Schools: https://loom.ly/Fl1G4lE
Colleges: https://loom.ly/uAlNxu0
Universities: https://loom.ly/oj7OFQM

Rapid prize draw | The chance to win a 3D printer! We use cookies on our website to ensure you get the best possible experience – they allow us to tailor content specifically to you, analyse our website to help make improvements, and display ads that are applicable to you across other websites. If you’re happy with this, please select “Allow a...

Introducing our R-TECH 3D printer filament range 21/10/2025

Get ready to elevate your 3D printing game with our incoming filament – designed for precision, consistency and vibrant results.

Whether you're prototyping or creating final pieces, our filament delivers sharp detail and smooth performance.

Curious to see the quality for yourself? Try a free sample: https://loom.ly/nnjMKQ0

Introducing our R-TECH 3D printer filament range We use cookies on our website to ensure you get the best possible experience – they allow us to tailor content specifically to you, analyse our website to help make improvements, and display ads that are applicable to you across other websites. If you’re happy with this, please select “Allow a...

Rapid prize draw | The chance to win a 3D printer! 14/10/2025

Recommend a colleague and WIN a 3D printer for your school or institution!

Whether you're in a primary classroom or a university lab, this is your chance to bring cutting-edge tech to your students.

It only takes a minute to enter, and your referral could make all the difference.

Schools: https://loom.ly/Fl1G4lE
Colleges: https://loom.ly/uAlNxu0
Universities: https://loom.ly/oj7OFQM

Rapid prize draw | The chance to win a 3D printer! We use cookies on our website to ensure you get the best possible experience – they allow us to tailor content specifically to you, analyse our website to help make improvements, and display ads that are applicable to you across other websites. If you’re happy with this, please select “Allow a...

Exclusive savings on select Tektronix probes 10/10/2025

Save 30% on select Tektronix current probes - for a limited time.

Trusted by engineers for precision and reliability, Tektronix probes deliver the accuracy you need for demanding measurements.

Now’s your chance to save on the TCP0150, TCP2020, and TCP0020 models.

Browse the collection at: https://loom.ly/ouv5xLI

Exclusive savings on select Tektronix probes We use cookies on our website to ensure you get the best possible experience – they allow us to tailor content specifically to you, analyse our website to help make improvements, and display ads that are applicable to you across other websites. If you’re happy with this, please select “Allow a...

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Our Story

Rapid Education is the education division of Rapid Electronics Ltd.

We supply primary schools, secondary schools, universities, colleges and UTCs with curriculum-based equipment, instruments and learning aids. Subject areas include design and technology, science, maths, art and crafts, physics, computer science and literacy.

We are also committed to supporting educational initiatives and competitions which promote skills in science and engineering, such as the VEX Robotics system.

Location

Address


Severalls Lane
Colchester
CO45JS

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm