The ISF Academy

1-to-1 Program

Welcome to the ISF 1-to-1 Program information page

The 1-to-1 Program has been designed with the goal of supporting students to be engaged, inquiring members of our community and lifelong learners. We are convinced the authentic integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) with existing curriculum is integral to your child's current and future academic and personal growth.

On this page you will find answers to questions about the 1-to-1 program:

  • Why Apple?
  • Why we require one brand of laptop or tablet?
  • How to order your child's device
  • What to do if you already have a laptop or iPad

We strongly urge you to review all the material on this page before making your purchase decision.

Table of Contents - click on the link below to jump a section on this page.

Why Apple?

Today's computer market offers a rich set of choices that meet a wide variety of individual needs. After careful analysis that evaluated different computer and tablet models, student needs, effective learning environments, and successful 1-to-1 programs, it was clear Apple was the best choice to meet our student's needs. Apple laptops and iPads hold up to the rigors of daily use, while being accessible for novice users and powerful enough for advanced users. For the iPad program, Apple's App Store has the largest available selection of high quality education apps on the market.

Apple devices are well built, and hold up to the level-of-use our students put them through. Operating System (OS) updates are easy to perform, ensuring your child's device has the latest security updates which protect them as they use their laptop or tablet. Airplay, allows teachers and students the ability to share resources on the fly in the classroom.

Student Apple Account & Family Sharing

All students need to have an Apple account for their laptop or iPad. This allows them to install approved programs and update existing software on their laptop.

Your child can use either a Family iTunes account you have shared with your child, or you can create an Apple Family Sharing account.

We recommend using an Apple Family Sharing account. This allows you, the parent, the ability to manage and approve the software your child wants to install on their laptop.

Ordering a laptop or iPad

Laptop and iPad orders are processed by Senco-Masslink Technology Ltd through their online store. Click on the link below to be taken to the laptop order page.

Click here to be taken to Senco-Masslink's online ordering page

The store can be accessed year-round, however, we STRONGLY urge parents with students entering either Grade 3 or Grade 6 to follow the time schedule shared with you at the parent briefings. This ensures your order is delivered on time and is the latest version of the device for our schedule.

Select your program

Click on the appropriate icon below to see information about the 1-to-1 program for your child.