diff --git a/api/views.py b/api/views.py
index e4ef4257..ed42aaad 100644
--- a/api/views.py
+++ b/api/views.py
@@ -195,6 +195,7 @@ def info(request):
         'name': request.user.get_full_name(),
         'teacher': is_teacher(request.user),
         'is_superuser': request.user.is_superuser,
+        'is_staff': request.user.is_staff,
     }
 
     semester = current_semester()
diff --git a/frontend/src/ClassList.svelte b/frontend/src/ClassList.svelte
index aa058b75..bbdd7c5a 100644
--- a/frontend/src/ClassList.svelte
+++ b/frontend/src/ClassList.svelte
@@ -88,9 +88,11 @@
           <span class="iconify" data-icon="mdi:calendar-import"></span>
         </a>
 
+        {#if $user.is_staff}
         <a class="btn btn-sm p-1" href="/admin/common/class/add/" title="Add class">
           <span class="iconify" data-icon="ant-design:plus-outlined"></span>
         </a>
+        {/if}
   </div>
 
   <div class="classes" class:loading>