Shipping Containers for Schools
Introducing the StudyBox® for schools - The Classroom Container.
This is a product designed for schools as the perfect space for temporary classrooms during any construction or refurbishment work to existing classrooms. Shipping container classrooms allow schools and nurseries an economical and flexible way to extend the space available for teaching. The StudyBox is a classroom in a pod and is made largely from upcycling existing materials, making it eco-friendly as well as safe. Refurbished shipping containers represent great value for money, but we can also use new shipping containers if preferred. The StudyBox is very easy to put together on site, utilising the unique joining up system designed in 2018 by Containers Direct with the assistance of a grant from the Government Research & Development (R&D) programme. However, we do offer a joining service if preferred.
Putting together the StudyBox
StudyBox shipping container classrooms are made by converting shipping containers and joining them up to give wider areas of space. We fit them with a standard range of basic features to make the ideal, clean, easy to maintain and functional teaching space.
What's included in the StudyBox?
- Melamine lining
- Electrics
- Reinforced back wall - enabling you to surface mount smart boards
- Separate storage room
- Slip resistant vinyl flooring
- Steel personnel door and emergency exit door
- Windows
- Repainting in a standard RAL colour
See an Example of a StudyBox®
Upgrades to the StudyBox®
We offer a range of additional features that enhance the function and appearance of the StudyBox. Shipping container classrooms can include adding carpet, providing toilets (either integrated or separate) or an on-site assembly service. Our customers' favourite options include:
Request a Quick Quote!
Contact our sales team for your no obligation quote, including delivery!Joining Up Shipping Containers
This concept was pioneered by Containers Direct to answer the demand for wider spaces when using shipping container conversions.
Shipping containers are built to a standard width of 8ft, which can be too narrow for some purposes. For details on the building process, see our page Joining Up Shipping Containers. Our experience of joining up shipping containers is extensive and includes garages and office space, and work for charities, nature reserves and schools. For more details on this work, see our case studies below. We transport the units separately, where they can be joined up once on-site.
Flexible for Repurposing
Testimonials
As a long established and reputable shipping container company, we want to instil confidence in our customers that we can deliver on our promises, and provide high quality products and service.But don't just take our word for it, see for yourself what our past and present clients have to say about Containers Direct.
"Excellent experience from start to finish."Arcadia Desiccant Technology Ltd
14th January 2025
order - a used 10ft Container with S4 Roller Shutter Doors
"We really appreciate how quickly this was delivered and how professional the whole process felt."Jon Giles, The Tank Museum
10th January 2025
order - a used 14ft Container Conversion
"I found your team very easy to deal with, and that they were prompt and responsive to any queries. Both Cory and Hannah were a pleasure and very professional, well done to both the sales and transport teams."Parish CE Primary School
7th January 2025
order - a 'once-used' 20ft Container
"An excellent service all round and the perfect workshop for our school's caretaker!"Harewood Junior School
6th January 2025
order - a 'once-used' 20ft Container
"I nearly got scammed by someone else trying to sell me a shipping container. However, the information on the website regarding delivery, siting of the container and the excellent response from the sales staff gave me a lot of confidence. I was also particularly pleased with the delivery driver who took his time to assess where the container was to be placed and to ensure that I was happy with it as well. The access to my site is not easy but the driver was excellent. Thank you very much."Lindsay Muir
24th December 2024
order - a used 15ft Clearance Container
"Thank you to all in sales and transport for a smooth transaction, communication was excellent. We would strongly recommend any one in our area who is looking for a container. Thank you very much and best of luck in 2025."John Seymour - Gosport and District Angling Club
21st December 2024
order - a used 15ft Container
Committed to Quality
We are ISOQAR Approved; certified to the ISO standard relating to Quality Management Systems, demonstrating our Company's commitment to quality. We are also members of MakeUK who champion and celebrate British manufacturing and manufacturers, and member of the Container Self Storage and Traders Association; an international organisation representing the interests of Container Self-Storage Operators, Traders and Innovators.
ISO Cert No. 13586-QNS-001
ISO 9001:2015
