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JetBrains ends Teacher Pack for Bootcamps, final applications accepted until Sept 30 2026
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JetBrains is retiring its Teacher Pack for Bootcamps, accepting final applications through September 30 2026 and ceasing new support thereafter, with the program fully ending April 1 2027.
Bootcamp instructors will lose free access to JetBrains IDEs through the bootcamp program after October 1 2026, although any licenses already granted will remain active until their expiration. Educators can shift to other JetBrains education offerings such as the Teacher Pack for Individuals or Classrooms, the Course Creators Program, the Student Pack, or the free IDE tiers, but may need to adjust budgets or administrative processes.
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The final deadline to apply for the JetBrains Teacher Pack for Bootcamps is September 30 2026, 11:59 pm CET.
After October 1 2026, JetBrains will no longer accept new applications, issue new student coupons, or provide free IDE access to bootcamp instructors via this program.
All previously issued student coupons remain valid until their expiration, and the bootcamp program will be fully retired on April 1 2027.
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JetBrains announced that it is sunsetting the Teacher Pack for Bootcamps program. The last day to submit a new application is September 30 2026 at 11:59 pm CET. Starting October 1 2026, the company will no longer accept new applications or issue additional student coupons. The program will be completely retired on April 1 2027, after which all previously issued coupons will have expired.
Educators who rely on the bootcamp pack for free IDE access will need to seek alternative JetBrains education programs after the cutoff. Options include the Teacher Pack for Individuals, Teacher Pack for Classrooms, the Course Creators Program, or the Student Pack, depending on their teaching context. Those who do not qualify for these educational licenses can still use the free core functionality of IntelliJ IDEA and PyCharm, or other JetBrains IDEs offered for non-commercial use. Transitioning may involve administrative effort and, for some, potential licensing costs.
The change stops working for bootcamps as of October 1 2026 because no new student coupons or instructor IDE licenses will be granted through the program. Any coupons already issued remain valid only until their individual expiration dates, after which they cannot be renewed. By April 1 2027, even those coupons will have lapsed and the associated graduation discount will no longer be available. Consequently, bootcamps that wish to continue offering JetBrains tools must arrange alternative licensing before those dates.
The announcement provides a clear timeline and lists specific alternatives, allowing institutions to plan the shift with concrete dates. This level of detail helps engineers and educators assess the impact on their workflows and budgeting. No additional speculation is needed because the notice covers the cessation, the final application window, and the replacement offerings.
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