The Education Icon.
Education is the 3rd specialization in SimCity BuildIt. It is unlocked at level 10 and has 41 buildings. There was 1 Contest of Mayors Season that included education buildings. There are 5 education hot spots. You can create Epic Buildings with the education specialization. Like Transportation and Landmarks you must build the Department of Education before being able to unlocked any more buildings. Education buildings must be connected to a road.
Buildings[]
This is a list of all Education buildings. There are 41 buildings of which 15 are year round buildings. Of those year round buildings 5 are hot spots. There are 26 limited time buildings.
Year Round Buildings[]
There are 15 year-round buildings.
Department of Education
Price: 40,000 Simoleons
Boost Area: 8x8
Boost Size: 25%
Epic Points: 1
Education Index: 10
Size: 2x3
Requirements: Level 10
Description: If you believe the children are our future, then you need a Department of Education.
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Price: 2 Golden Keys
Boost Area: 8x8
Boost Size: 15%
Epic Points: 1
Education Index: 14
Size: 2x2
Requirements: Department of Education
Description: Taking good care of Sims in their early childhood.
Grade School
Price: 3 Golden Keys
Boost Area: 10x8
Boost Size: 25%
Epic Points: 1
Education Index: 15
Size: 3x2
Requirements: Department of Education
Description: Teaching ABC's and 1-2-3's to your city's wee Sims.
Public Library
Price: 5 Golden Keys
Boost Area: 12x8
Boost Size: 25%
Epic Points: 1
Education Index: 18
Size: 2x2
Requirements: Department of Education
Description: Catch up on the classics... or just wander the stacks.
High School
Price: 7 Golden Keys
Boost Area: 14x12
Boost Size: 30%
Epic Points: 1
Education Index: 29
Size: 4x2
Requirements: Public Library
Description: Daycare for teenagers.
Community College
Price: 10 Golden Keys
Boost Area: 16x16
Boost Size: 40%
Epic Points: 2
Education Index: 34
Size: 4x3
Requirements: High School
Description: Plenty of learning. Reasonable price.
University
Price: 25 Golden Keys
Boost Area: 22x22
Boost Size: 50%
Epic Points: 3
Education Index: 45
Size: 4x4
Requirements: Community College
Description: Expanding the minds that will change the world. Also, there are classes.
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Price: 380 Simcash
Boost Area: 20x20
Boost Size: 50%
Epic Points: 3
Education Index: 69
Size: 3x3
Requirements: Community College
Description: Let the teams of student Sims chase the ball.
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Price: 10 Platinum Keys
Boost Area: 20x20
Boost Size: 40%
Epic Points: 3
Education Index: 58
Size: 6x2
Requirements: Level 17, Community College
Description: Study together and just keep rowing!
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Price: 40 Platinum Keys
Boost Area: 22x22
Boost Size: 50%
Epic Points: 4
Education Index: 108
Size: 4x3
Requirements: Level 30, University
Description: Education for Sims of tomorrow.
Hot Spots[]
This is a list of all education hot spots.
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Price: 1,200 Leaf Simoleons
Boost Area: 12x14 to 26x28
Boost Size: 15% to 80%
Epic Points: 1 to 5
Education Index: 57 to 66
Size: 3x2
Requirements: Department of Education, Regional Population 1000, Region Unlocked: Green Valley, Education Index: 89
Description: A splendid display of modern art.
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See Page for upgrading.
Price: 1,200 Lime Simoleons
Boost Area: 12x14 to 26x28
Boost Size: 15% to 80%
Epic Points: 1 to 5
Education Index: 63 to 72
Size: 3x2
Requirements: Department of Education, Regional Population 1000, Region Unlocked: Limestone Cliffs, Education Index: 99
Description: Learn the ways of combat in this sacred teaching space.
Northern Lights Research Institute
See Page for upgrading.
Price: 1,500 Fish Simoleons
Boost Area: 12x12 to 26x26
Boost Size: 15% to 80%
Epic Points: 1 to 5
Education Index: 65 to 74
Size: 2x2
Requirements: Department of Education, Regional Population 1000, Region Unlocked: Frosty Fjords, Education Index: 111
Description: The beautiful and mysterious sky phenomenon is studied here.
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See Page for upgrading.
Price: 1,200 Wave Simoleons
Boost Area: 12x14 to 26x28
Boost Size: 15% to 80%
Epic Points: 1 to 5
Education Index: 74 to 83
Size: 2x3
Requirements: Department of Education, Regional Population 1000, Region Unlocked: Sunny Isles, Education Index: ?
Description: Learn about the oceanic ecosystems and observe the wildlife.
See Page for upgrading.
Price: 1,200 Cactus Simoleons
Boost Area: 12x14 to 26x28
Boost Size: 15% to 80%
Epic Points: 1 to 5
Education Index: 79 to 89
Size: 3x2
Requirements: Department of Education, Regional Population 1000, Region Unlocked: Cactus Canyon, Education Index: ?
Description: Move along, there's nothing to see here.
Limited Time Buildings[]
There are 26 limited time buildings.
Aquariums[]
There is 1 Aquarium building.
Original Appearance: Contest of Mayors Season 6: (University)
Price: Variable
Boost Area: 22x22
Boost Size: 50%
Epic Points: 3
Size: 2x2
Requirements: None
Description: Observe and learn about marine life.
Art Buildings[]
There are 3 Art buildings.
Original Appearance:
Price: Variable
Boost Area: 14x14
Boost Size: 40%
Epic Points: 2
Size: 2x2
Requirements: Level 4
Description: Sims gather to this inspiring environment to teach and create art.
The Simli Museum
Original Appearance: Design Challenges Season 29
Price: Variable
Boost Area: 18x18
Boost Size: 35%
Epic Points: 3
Size: 3x3
Requirements:
Description: That painting looks liquid. Awesome!
Original Appearance: Contest of Mayors Season 6: (University)
Price: Free
Boost Area: 20x20
Boost Size: 40%
Epic Points: 2
Size: 2x2
Requirements: None
Description: Expanding knowledge of Art History and the practical techniques of the Fine Arts.
Auditoriums[]
There is 1 Auditorium building.
University Auditorium
Original Appearance: Design Challenges Season 6
Price: Variable
Boost Area: 20x20
Boost Size: 50%
Epic Points: 3
Size: 3x3
Requirements: Level 4
Description: These high-quality audio settings amplify the best and worst musicians and speakers.
Bookshops[]
There is 1 Bookshop building.
The London Bookshop
Original Appearance: Bookshop Offer
Price: Available in the Bookshop Offer.
Boost Area: 18x18
Boost Size: 40%
Epic Points: 2
Size: 3x3
Requirements:
Description: Find your next book adventure from this cozy little Bookshop.
Libraries[]
There are 4 Library buildings.
Original Appearance: Biblioteca Nacional Offer
Price: Available from Biblioteca Nacional Offer.
Boost Area: 24x16
Boost Size: 60%
Epic Points: 2
Size: 2x3
Requirements:
Description: Find the reading ghost. No worries, it's friendly.
Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam
Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam
Original Appearance: Mayor's Pass Season 46: Amsterdam - Kingdom of Knowledge Event Track
Price: 1,840 Event Points (Kingdom of Knowledge, Tier 10)
Boost Area: 18x18
Boost Size: 50%
Epic Points: 2
Size: 3x3
Requirements:
Description: Discover knowledge in a haven for readers.
Original Appearance: Contest of Mayors Season 6: (University)
Price: Variable
Boost Area: 18x18
Boost Size: 30%
Epic Points: 2
Size: 4x2
Requirements: None
Description: A gateway for sim students and researchers to access all information.
Historic Manuscript Library
Original Appearance: Design Challenges Season 49 Blueprint Exchange
Price: Variable
Boost Area: 20x20
Boost Size: 40%
Epic Points: 2
Size: 2x2
Requirements: None
Description: Considered the oldest library in the world still in operation
Museums[]
There are 5 Museum buildings.
Hawaii State Museum
Original Appearance: Mayor's Pass Season 50: Hawaii - Historic Polynesia Event Track
Price: Variable
Boost Area: 20x26
Boost Size: 45%
Epic Points: 2
Size: 5x4
Requirements:
Description: Enjoy the world's largest collection of Polynesian artifacts
Alpha Museum
Original Appearance: Mayor's Pass Season 52: Alpha City 2 - Timeless Dinosaurs Event Track
Price: 2,800 Event Points (Timeless Dinosaurs, Tier 10)
Boost Area: 20x20
Boost Size: 45%
Epic Points: 2
Size: 5x4
Requirements:
Description: Explore Prehistoric creatures with tomorrow's technology!
The Egyptian Museum
Original Appearance: Mayor’s Pass Season 55: Mystic Cairo - Seasonal Currency Showcase 3
Price: 31,400 Seasonal Currency
Boost Area: 16x22
Boost Size: 45%
Epic Points: 2
Size: 4x3
Requirements:
Description: The world’s largest collection of Egyptian antiquities
Bavarian Museum
Original Appearance: Mayor’s Pass Season 59: Grand Munich Oktoberfest - City Album
Price: Free
Boost Area: 24x22
Boost Size: 55%
Epic Points: ?
Size: ?
Requirements: Collect the following 8 buildings listed in the Season Premium Collection for Mayor's Pass 59: Grand Munich Oktoberfest.
Description: ?
Costa Rica Museum
Original Appearance: Mayor’s Pass Season 63: Costa Rica - Costa Rica Shop
Price: 21,500 Coffee Coins
Boost Area: 24x18
Boost Size: 50%
Epic Points: ?
Size: ?
Requirements:
Description: Dive into the stories of Costa Rican heritage.
Outer Space Buildings[]
There is 1 Outer Space building.
Original Appearance: Contest of Mayors Season 6: (University)
Price: Variable
Boost Area: 26x26
Boost Size: 70%
Epic Points: 4
Size: 2x2
Requirements: None
Description: A unique space to explore the night sky.
Parks[]
There is 1 Park building.
University Campus Park
Original Appearance: Contest of Mayors Season 6: (University)
Price: Variable
Boost Area: 16x16
Boost Size: 30%
Epic Points: 1
Size: 2x4
Requirements: None
Description: The central piece of a great campus.
Plants vs. Zombies buildings[]
There is 1 Plants vs. Zombies building.
Pvz Museum
Original Appearance: PvZ Museum Offer
Price: Variable
Boost Area: 22x22
Boost Size: 40%
Epic Points: ?
Size: 4x4
Requirements:
Description: A place dedicated to history's most bizarre botanical brawls!
Schools[]
There are 4 School buildings.
Original Appearance: Knot College Offer
Price: Available from Knot College Offer.
Boost Area: 14x28
Boost Size: 50%
Epic Points: 3
Size: 3x6
Requirements:
Description: The top of Irish Education
University Campus Center
Original Appearance: Contest of Mayors Season 6: (University)
Price: Variable
Boost Area: 22x22
Boost Size: 40%
Epic Points: 3
Size: 6x2
Requirements: None
Description: The home of lecture halls, administration and the most important, the dining hall.
Original Appearance: Earth Day Offer
Price: Variable
Boost Area: 20x20
Boost Size: 50%
Epic Points: 4
Size: 3x3
Requirements: Level 10
Description: Earn a useful degree on promoting a more sustainable way of living.
Original Appearance: Mayor’s Pass Season 58: Majestic Monaco - Monaco Seasonal Shop
Price: 17,500 Gold Bars (Monaco Seasonal Shop)
Boost Area: 20x20
Boost Size: 45%
Epic Points: 2
Size: 4x4
Requirements:
Description: A world of fun-filled learning adventures!
Castles[]
There is 1 Castle building.
Linderhof Castle
Original Appearance: Mayor’s Pass Season 59: Grand Munich Oktoberfest - Oktoberfest Shop
Price: 48,000 Festival Tokens (Oktoberfest Shop)
Boost Area: 18x18
Boost Size: 60%
Epic Points: 4
Size: 3x3
Requirements:
Description: Linderhof Castle is a stunning palace of lavish Rococo style and beautiful gardens.
Halloween[]
There is 2 Halloween themed buildings.
Hunters' Academy
Original Appearance: Mayor’s Pass Season 60: Completely Normal Pass - Creepy Shop
Price: 6,500 Creep Token (Creepy Shop)
Boost Area: 18x12 to 30x24
Boost Size: 25% to 70%
Epic Points: 1 to 5
Size: 3x2
Special: Upgradable (13 Levels)
Requirements:
Description: Where Sims can learn tools vs. creeps.
Paranormal Research Lab
Original Appearance: Mayor’s Pass Season 60: Completely Normal Pass - Ghostly Shop
Price: 18,500 Ghost Essence (Ghostly Shop)
Boost Area: 24x24
Boost Size: 35%
Epic Points: 3
Size: 4x4
Requirements:
Description: That blueish slime is very interesting. Very interesting indeed.
Other buildings[]
There is 1 other building.
The Paper Bag
Original Appearance: Design Challenges Season 43 Blueprint Exchange
Price: Variable
Boost Area: 18x26
Boost Size: 40%
Epic Points: 2
Size: 3x2
Requirements:
Description: 320,000 custom bricks for educating 1,500 people
Trivia[]
The old icon for education.
• Originally Education had a different icon.