Digital Signage Leasing for Schools, MATs, and Education Suppliers

Upgrade your screens, displays and signage without a large upfront cost. We’ll provide a fast, fixed-term lease quote once you have the equipment value — and we can help you source suitable school-focused suppliers if needed.

Digital signage can transform communication across a school estate — from reception displays and safeguarding notices to canteen menus, timetable updates, visitor information and campus-wide messaging.

But projects often include more than just screens: media players, brackets, cabling, networking, content software and installation. Leasing allows you to deliver the full solution now and spread the cost over time.

With Axis you get:

Fixed rentals over an agreed term (typically 1–5 years)
Options for annual, termly or quarterly payments (where available)
Quotes quickly once the capital cost is confirmed
Support for schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, colleges and education suppliers
Clear documentation and a structured process from quote to delivery

What can be included in a digital signage lease?

Depending on the supplier solution, leases can cover:

Commercial displays / screens (indoor and outdoor rated)
Reception, corridor and classroom signage screens
Video walls and large-format displays
Media players / signage controllers
Mounting and brackets
Cabinetry / kiosks (where supplied as part of the solution)
Cabling and installation (where bundled and evidenced on the invoice)
Signage software licences or subscriptions (where structured as part of the supply contract)

If you’re unsure whether an item can be included, send us the quote — we’ll confirm what is eligible and how best to structure it.

Why schools and MATs use leasing for signage projects

Leasing is often chosen because it:

Preserves cash and avoids large upfront spend
Helps deliver consistent signage across multiple sites
Can align payments to budget cycles and planned refresh periods
Enables a “whole solution” approach (screens + installation) rather than piecemeal upgrades
Makes it easier to proceed when multiple stakeholders need cost certainty

How to Arrange a Lease

1) Confirm what you need

If you already have a supplier quote, send it through. If you don’t, tell us the basics (number of screens, locations, any installation/software) and we can point you to school-experienced suppliers.

2) We confirm the capital value and structure

Once the equipment/services are clearly listed, we’ll confirm what can be included and prepare the lease options.

3) You receive clear lease quotations

We’ll provide rental options over the term(s) you request, with fixed payments. We can usually provide multiple funder quotes so you can compare.

4) Approval and documentation

When you’re ready, documentation is issued for e-signature (where available). We keep the process straightforward and procurement-friendly.

5) Supplier delivers and installs

Once documents are in place, the supplier proceeds with delivery/installation as agreed.

Don't have an equipment supplier yet?

That’s common. Axis does not supply equipment directly — we believe it’s in a school’s interests to keep the supply contract and the finance separate, so you retain full control over pricing, specification and supplier performance.

If helpful, we can introduce one or more school-focused digital signage providers so you can obtain comparable quotes before proceeding.

Testimonials

Axis have supported us to complete three lease programmes across two schools. Our experience has been entirely positive and I would have no hesitation in recommending Axis to other users. They understand the challenges of the education sector and are keen to support with the sourcing and delivery of essential IT equipment. We will definitely use them again in the future.

I would like to express my appreciation for Jack and the team at Axis Leasing. Their support has consistently been exceptional, and they are always willing to assist in any way possible. The ability to communicate with them directly over the phone, rather than relying solely on email correspondence, is greatly appreciated. Numerous times, they have proactively addressed issues before we were even aware of them. I highly recommend their services.

We used Axis to finance a refresh of 90 Interactive Screens for all of the schools in our Trust over a span of 9 months. They gave a good reliable service and have been responsive to our particular requirements. They accommodated our needs by helping us to achieve the best pricing in the market in timescales that suited our roll out programme and our budget. We would be happy to recommend Axis to any school or trust that need compliant leasing.