MACBOOK ONE TO ONE PROGRAM
MAC LAPTOP ORDER FORM (GRADE 4 TO GRADE 12 ONLY)
2024 - 2025 School Year
The Apple MacBook 1:1 program at BCIS supports teaching and learning for all students from Grades 4-12 who are required to purchase a MacBook that can be used in and outside of the classroom for learning purposes.
BCIS strives to make sure students are given every opportunity to develop the 21st Century skills that they will need to be competitive in a changing technological landscape. BCIS develops creative and critical thinkers through a rich curriculum built on inquiry and experiential learning. It is the aim of the MacBook program to both support and drive such learning experiences.
BCIS works with Doublerise, an authorized Apple education re-seller, to ensure that a discount is offered to all student purchases of a MacBook. Students can also purchase MacBook from other channels but all MacBooks have to meet the BCIS minimum requirements as below:
• Students must purchase a MacBook Air or MacBook Pro 13" or larger.
• MacBooks must have a minimum hard disk storage size of 256GB.
•MacBooks models should be no older than Year 2024. A new model is preferred. MacOS version shouldn't be older than version 13 (Ventura), preferable version 14+ (Sonoma).
• Windows PC Laptops are not acceptable
* For the protection of others, we recommend that the computer be used as the student’s personal device, not shared with others.
For more information on how to order from the authorized Apple Education reseller, Doublerise, please see the order form below:
Students can choose to purchase their MacBook from other authorized sellers including authorized Apple stores. However, students must ensure that their MacBook meets the specifications as outlined above.
BCIS highly recommends that students purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan. Although the initial purchase of a MacBook includes a one-year limited warranty and up to 90 days of complimentary technical support, an extended three-year AppleCare Protection Plan is recommended. The extended three- year AppleCare Protection Plan includes global repair coverage. For more information about AppleCare please follow the links below:
The MacBook is a very powerful learning tool with countless benefits. We believe that the Apple MacBook 1:1 program at BCIS has a significant impact on teaching and learning and will enable students to develop 21st Century skills.
To help you setup the MacBook ready for the 25/26 school year we have uploaded all the software you need to install HERE. Please download all of the installers to the MacBook first before installing them. Please follow the tutorials provided by our IT support team to assist you in doing this, they can be found HERE. If you have any issues during this process please email IT Support at itsupport@ycedu.cn.
If you intend to setup the computer as an administrator and control your child’s usage, you must share the username and password with the ES IT Integrator, Alex Davies, so he can support your child in-school when required. You can email him at alex.davies@bcis.cn.
If you have any questions about the Apple MacBook 1:1 program at BCIS, please do not hesitate to contact the appropriate principal.
BCIS was recognized by Common Sense Education in 2018 as a school committed to creating a culture of digital teaching and citizenship.
