Food, cleaning and FM services for schools and universities

Schools and universities are navigating growing pressures to enhance student wellbeing, elevate food quality and create environments where every learner feels supported. Sodexo delivers integrated food, cleaning and facility management services for schools and universities, built around the daily realities of students, teachers and operational teams. From the moment a student joins a school community or steps onto a campus, they should feel like they belong, supported, and free to be themselves. 

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  • schools worldwide 

  • universities & campuses

  • countries

  • years of expertise

The challenges schools and universities face today

Students’ wellbeing & academic performance

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Belonging & community

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Student engagement & retention

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Operational excellence & safe spaces

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Shaping services across every stage of learning.

Every learning environment is different, and so are the students who bring it to life. Whether in a primary school, a secondary school, a sixth-form college or a university campus, we adapt our food and cleaning services to match each community's pace, culture and daily realities, creating experiences that feel relevant and supportive.

Solutions that create moments of belonging in every dining space and every shared environment 

In every dining space, every warm exchange, every shared meal, every clean and welcoming corridor, we create moments that build confidence, connection and community. Because this isn't just about food, it's about fueling potential and making sure every student has ample opportunity to dream, learn and thrive every day, on a safe and well-kept school or campus.

Our services for your students to thrive

  • Healthy, nutritious school meals & school catering 

    Balanced, locally sourced menus developed by registered dietitians, designed to fuel learning and build healthy eating habits from an early age. Aligned with the UK School Food Standards and UIFSM (Universal Infant Free School Meals), the USDA National School Lunch Program (NSLP) in the US, and equivalent national frameworks in every market we operate in.

  • Campus dining, student experience & university catering

    From residential dining halls and retail concepts to mobile ordering, we design food experiences that build community and belonging on campus, supported by digital tools that fit student schedules and rhythms.

  • Learning environment services

    Comfortable, vibrant, stimulating spaces where students focus, collaborate and grow, from classrooms to common areas and campus hubs. Daily cleaning, hygiene and care that keep every space welcoming and safe.

  • Facilities management & cleaning services for schools and universities

    End-to-end facility services: cleaning, hygiene, maintenance, energy and waste management, aligned with recognised industry standards. So educators can focus on what matters most: teaching and inspiring students, while we keep classrooms, dining halls, science labs, sports facilities and student residences running smoothly.
education-people

Our people make the difference in school and campus life

In schools and on campuses, our teams become familiar faces in students’ everyday routines, the ones who greet them in the morning, serve their favourite meals, keep shared spaces welcoming, and offer a moment of care when it’s needed most. Their presence builds trust, comfort, and a sense of belonging that helps every learner feel supported throughout their day.

education-innovation

Innovation that enhances everyday student life on campus and in school

We bring practical innovation into school and campus life: mobile ordering, digital wallets, cashless payment, smart vending and digital tools that make dining and daily services faster, easier and more personalised. These solutions fit naturally into students' routines and operational teams' workflows, adding convenience, transparency and connection to every day spent on site.

Discover our food and cleaning services for education in your country

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  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Hungary
  • Ireland
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Luxembourg
  • Middle East
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Oman
  • Poland
  • Romania
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Turkey
  • United Arab Emirates
  • United Kingdom
  • Worldwide
  • Canada
  • Chile
  • Colombia
  • Costa Rica
  • Greater China
  • Hong Kong China
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Japan
  • Malaysia
  • Mexico
  • Panama
  • Peru
  • Philippines
  • Singapore
  • South Korea
  • Thailand
  • United States
  • Vietnam
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