CIS Primary iPad Programme Parent Guide
IMPORTANT
In grades 3 to 6, students must bring their own iPad to school every day. Order your iPad early to ensure you have it before the new school year starts and load it with the required Apps. Devices are required for a student's first day of school - this is a compulsory for grades 3-6.
Grades 3 to 6: The minimum requirements and accessories are a 9th Generation 10.2 inch or the latest 10.9 inch 10th Generation iPad Wi-Fi model with at least 64GB, but 256GB storage capacity is preferable a digital pencil and a protective case with a keyboard. We recommend the Logitech Slim Folio iPad Keyboard Case and the Logitech Crayon for iPad to have access to the note-taking, writing and drawing capabilities.
Students are permitted to bring to school an iPad with higher specifications. In other words, if you have already purchased an iPad Pro or iPad Air that supports a digital pencil and keyboard or you want to select an iPad with higher specifications or a larger screen, it is permitted.
Family Support Page
Please visit CIS’ Digital Literacy Family Support Page to find information about safety tips, parenting in the digital age strategies, and resources.
Safe & Responsible Learners
CIS is a Common Sense Certified Schools: Digital Citizenship and takes Digital Citizenship very seriously.
Useful digital citizenship links
Highly recommended configuration
256GB of storage capacity
Logitech Slim Folio iPad Keyboard Case
Logitech Crayon for iPad
Insurance or AppleCare+
Apple ID
Device Requirements
Grades 3 to 6 - a 10.2 inch 9th Generation or the latest 10.9 inch 10th Generation iPad Wi-Fi model
connecting to a mobile network (3G/4G/5G) is not permitted at CIS, so an iPad model with SIM Card is NOT needed
a minimum of 64GB is required, but 256GB storage capacity is preferable
a protective case with a keyboard is required and our recommendation is a Logitech Slim Folio iPad Keyboard Case
a digital pencil is required and our recommendation is the Logitech Crayon for iPad to have access to the note-taking, writing and drawing capabilities
a headphone or earbuds with a built-in microphone is required
Purchasing, Recycling and Extended Warranty Options
Purchasing and Recycling Options
Your Preferred Retailer
Duty-Free at Airport
Apple GiveBack lets you recycle any Apple device and devices from Apple-owned brands at any Apple Store and online.
The Apple Learning Hub also offers complimentary training sessions about creative Apps, screen time, family sharing and parental controls. Check out the Today at Apple and Apple Summer Camp sites for more learning opportunities.
AppleCare+ Protection Plan
Extended Warranty Options
AppleCare+ Protection Plan or your home insurance
We strongly recommend parents purchase the AppleCare+ Protection Plan or insurance that covers faults, breakages, water damage, and theft.
(Make sure that your home insurance covers loss, theft or damage to the iPad and ask your underwriter if electronic devices and the repair cost are covered )
CIS insurance policies do not cover accidental damage to electronic equipment.
Apple IDs and Required Apps
In order to download the required Apps onto your child's iPad, you can choose one of the following options:
Purchase a S$50(SGD) gift card for paid apps.
Access the required Apps list.
Apple Support App
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