Classroom Acoustic Panel Solutions
Classrooms and learning environments are often noisy, echo-prone spaces. Hard surfaces like brick, concrete and glass amplify sound, making it difficult for students to hear clearly — especially those with learning difficulties or additional needs. Poor classroom acoustics can increase stress for teachers and reduce overall learning outcomes.
Sontext offers a range of acoustic panel solutions tailored for the education sector. From early learning and primary classrooms through to lecture halls and libraries, we supply fabric-wrapped and polyester acoustic panels designed to control noise, reduce reverberation, and improve speech clarity.
Why Acoustics Matter in Education
When students can't hear clearly, concentration drops and learning becomes harder. Excessive noise leads to increased teacher vocal strain and classroom fatigue. Effective acoustic treatment supports clearer communication, better engagement, and improved well-being for students and staff alike.
Recommended Products for Schools
- Serenity Panels: Fabric-wrapped panels with impact-resistant core, ideal for classrooms and hallways
- SerenityLite Panels: Lightweight option for multipurpose rooms and ceilings
- Printed Fabric Panels: Add visual interest or educational themes to your acoustic treatment
- Decrasound Polyester Panels: Recycled, low-VOC wall and ceiling panels with a range of colours and textures
Custom Fitout Options
Every school is different. Our panels can be custom-sized and finished to match your colour scheme or feature designs such as school logos, learning graphics, or soft colour palettes. All products are durable, safe, and low-maintenance — ideal for busy educational environments.
Typical Product Specifications
| Product | Material | Finish | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serenity Panel | Timber frame + insulation | Fabric-wrapped (impact resistant) | Walls in classrooms and corridors |
| SerenityLite | Lightweight acoustic board | Fabric or print finish | Ceilings, multipurpose areas |
| Decrasound Panel | Recycled polyester | Coloured felt-like surface | Walls and ceilings |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What causes noise problems in classrooms?
Hard surfaces and open layouts create echo and reverberation, making it difficult to hear clearly.
2. Which panel is best for general classrooms?
Serenity Panels are ideal for most classroom walls due to their durability and high acoustic performance.
3. Can acoustic panels help students with learning difficulties?
Yes. Clearer sound improves engagement and focus, especially for students with hearing or learning challenges.
4. Are these products safe for school use?
All Sontext and Decrasound panels meet fire and health safety standards and are low-VOC.
5. Can panels be printed with graphics or educational designs?
Absolutely — Printed Fabric Panels can feature anything from school branding to visual learning aids.
Talk to Us About School Acoustic Solutions
If you're designing a new learning space or upgrading an existing one, Sontext can help you reduce noise, improve clarity, and create a better learning environment. Let’s find the right solution for your school.
Noise in the classroom has many causes and also causes many difficulties.
How is the noise caused?
Imagine 25 children in a room and all talking or taking part in discussion in groups, interactive vocal activities which cause the sound to be louder. The classroom has windows, hard floor surfaces, gypsum walls and a high ceiling, all these are hard reflective surfaces. This results in the sound bouncing of all the hard surfaces and getting louder and louder. This is what produces the annoying noise.
What effect does this noise have?
- Hard for children to hear the teacher.
- Difficulty in concentrating.
- Increased stress for all , most importantly the teacher.
- Increased difficulty for children with learning difficulties.
What can you do?
- Contact Sontext or a similar company to help look at options.
- Search online for design options
- Install Acoustic panels to the ceiling or walls.
By applying the correct amount of the appropriate acoustic treatment this will reduce the noise and improve the learning environment for all that use the classrooms.
