iPad in Education
We’ve been helping schools thrive with Apple for over 25 years, and counting. The results? A heightened level of engagement from students and a significant reduction in teacher workload.
What are the benefits of introducing iPad?
Students love learning with iPad because it’s portable, capable and easy to use. It features a gorgeous 10.2-inch Retina display, powerful A13 Bionic chip, Wi-Fi and 4G LTE Advanced1, all-day battery life2 and advanced cameras, so students can get a leg up in geometry, learn a new language and attend virtual classes. Apple Pencil makes note-taking a breeze. Attach a full‑size SmartKeyboard for comfortable typing3. And with iPadOS 14 and amazing apps on the App Store, including augmented reality (AR) experiences, learning with iPad is unbelievably fun.
Streamline Workflows
According to a recent survey 93% of schools reported that teachers save time on administration and assessment4.
Enhance Teaching and Learning
In a 2020 study, 96% of schools agreed that iPad supports and enhances teaching and learning5.
A True Partnership
In an independent study, 70% of schools said that Sync have been essential to implementing and maintaining their education strategy6
Enhancing Engagement
iPad enhances engagement and places personalised, creative and productive learning at students’ fingertips. Teachers are able to plan creative and engaging learning opportunities with ease, and can give students the ability to showcase their learning in different ways.
In a 2020 study, 77% of UK schools surveyed said that students are more engaged since using iPad in the classroom7.
Efficient IT Budgeting
We are working with Apple Financial Services to give schools the ability to spread the cost of adopting new technology, whilst also realising savings of up to 30%. With multiple of options to choose from, we can work with you create a finance package as unique as your school.
With packages from just £6 per iPad per month*.
Easy to Manage
Managing your iPad estate is easy. Zero-touch deployment allows you to pre-configure the settings for your devices without even taking them out of the box – so staff and students can experience the magic of breaking the seal, and taking the device out of it’s box for the first time.
Furthermore, over-the-air management allows you to push apps and settings wirelessly. Learn more about Apple’s Deployment Programmes, and how to manage mobile devices.
Financing as unique as your school
Sync work directly with Apple Financial Services to create a financing solution that works for your school. Whether you’re looking for iPad, Mac, or a mix, we’ve got you covered!
iPad Pro
iPad Pro. Built for Apple Intelligence.8 It’s impossibly thin, featuring outrageous performance with the Apple M4 chip, a breakthrough Ultra Retina XDR display, superfast Wi-Fi 6E9 and 5G,10 and compatibility with essential apps from Microsoft, Adobe, Google and more. Add Apple Pencil to take unforgettable notes in lectures.
iPad
Colourfully reimagined and more capable than ever. With the powerful A14 Bionic chip, educators can help students do everything from sketching ideas to learning to code. Students can get excited about capturing vivid detail in photos and videos for their projects. And lessons come alive on the immersive 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display.11
iPad mini
iPad mini. Built for Apple Intelligence.8
It’s a portable powerhouse, featuring the ultrafast A17 Pro chip and an 8.3‑inch Liquid Retina display.12 And it works with Apple Pencil Pro, so you can study, work, play and create from anywhere.
How Sync help schools to adopt iPad
Whether you’re looking to deploy a new iPad for the first time, bringing in a class set, renewing your devices, or moving to a one-device-per-student model, we’ve got you covered. We work with schools across the UK to support with the adoption and ongoing management of Mac, including the financial, curriculum, and technical elements.
Engage a Specialist
Our team of Education Consultants work with schools across the UK to create tailored iPad solutions, encompassing the financial, curriculum and technical elements of each project.
Get in touch to chat by email, phone, video chat, or arrange a meeting at your school.
Finance and Subscription
There are a range of finance options available to help ensure the sustainability of your project. Finance and subscription programmes can help to reduce upfront costs, and provide flexibility.
Explore some simple cost-models, and learn more about subscription
Apple Financial Services
We partner directly with Apple Financial Services to provide a range of different financial models to aid with your programme – all backed by an operating lease.
Learn how Apple Financial Services make it easier than ever to bring Mac to your school in a simple, cost-effective way.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
A structured CPD plan is crucial to the success and impact of the project. We have worked closely with schools that have deployed iPad, and have developed a programme to best support ongoing CPD.
Learn how our teachers work with schools to integrate iPad in to their curriculum.
Apple Tools for IT and Deployment
Apple has built powerful tools for institutions that support IT in every step of the deployment process, helping you to streamline your iPad and Mac deployment – with tools like Federated Authentication.
Learn more about Apple School Manager, Classroom App, and more…
Deployment Methodology and Device Management
Jamf Pro is a powerful Mobile Device Management (MDM) system – giving you control over your estate, including the ability to manage multiple sites, and share profiles between schools.
Discover how Jamf Pro could help with your schools’s deployment workflow.
Apple Technical Training and Certification
As an Apple Authorised Training Provider, we offer everything from Apple Certification courses, to bespoke sessions. Courses start from just £195 exVAT.
Learn more about our technical training today by checking out our full course list.
Onsite and Remote Technical Support
It’s important to have someone to turn to should any technical challenges arise post-deployment. Our technicians can work onsite, or remotely to support your team.
Learn more about the different support mechanisms available to your school.
Showbie
Showbie is the hybrid learning platform empowering millions of educators to quickly and easily manage classroom workflow and deliver personalised feedback to students of all learning abilities on any device.
With a variety of built-in annotation tools that can be placed on any file type, students can demonstrate their learning, and receive feedback.
Resources
Our resources section is packed with guides, lesson plans, ideas and more. Whether you’re looking to introduce technology in to your institution for the first time, or you’re looking for new ideas, we’ve got you covered.
Speak to a specialist today...
Get in touch with our education team about the right solution for your institution.
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- Data plan required. 4G LTE Advanced, 4G LTE and Wi-Fi calling are available in selected markets and through selected network providers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and network. For details on LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/ipad/LTE.
- Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/uk/batteries for more information.
- Accessories are sold separately. Compatibility varies by generation.
- 93% of surveyed schools said teachers saved 1+ hours on administrative and assessment tasks every week. Source: 93% of surveyed schools said teachers saved 1+ hours on administrative and assessment tasks every week. Source: TechValidate
- 96% of schools agreed with the following statement: “iPad supports and enhances teaching and learning in our school”. Source: TechValidate
- In an independent study, 70% of schools said that Sync have been essential to implementing and maintaining their education strategy. Source: TechValidate
- 77% of surveyed schools said students are more engaged since using iPad in the classroom. Source: TechValidate
- Apple Intelligence will be available in beta on iPad mini (A17 Pro) and iPad models with M1 and later, with Siri and device language set to US English, as an iPadOS 18 update in December 2024. Some features and additional languages will be coming over the course of the next year.
- Wi‑Fi 6E available in countries and regions where supported.
- Data plan required. 5G is available in selected markets and through selected network providers. Speeds vary based on site conditions and network. For details on 5G support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/ipad/cellular
- The display has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the iPad 10.9-inch screen is 10.86 inches. Actual viewable area is less.
- The display has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the 8.3-inch iPad mini is 8.3 inches. Actual viewable area is less.
Apps are available on the App Store. Title availability is subject to change.