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With Apple technology, smart investments are made in education.
Apple's goal is to support school leaders in making smart investments in the technology they want to provide to their students and teachers. Designed for longevity and with environmentally conscious design, iPad and Mac retain their value over time and improve operational efficiency – both inside and outside the classroom. Flexible financing options also give school leaders the opportunity to maximize their budgets for the best products and services to achieve their institutions' goals.
Designed for longevity
The Apple devices made from durable materials are sturdy enough to be thrown into a backpack, yet light enough for students to carry around all day.
With due to the power-saving performance of the Apple chips, the impressive battery life for all day and regular software updates, iPad and Mac are designed for durability. According to a study conducted in the USA by Forrester Consulting, school districts were able to extend the lifecycle of their devices by an average of 18.5 months by switching to Apple products.
The combination of robust construction, high-quality materials, and ongoing operating system updates ensures that Apple devices run smoothly and relieve IT teams with fewer support tickets. All Apple products also feature built-in privacy and security features. This provides schools with devices, apps, and services that protect the information and personal data of students.
Operational efficiency
With reliable and durable devices, Apple supports schools and districts in increasing operational efficiency. This can reduce IT helpdesk requests, improve security, and decrease the time spent on repairs. According to a study by Forrester Consulting, schools in the USA achieved a 35 percent higher operational efficiency in IT teams. As a result, the equivalent of 2.8 full-time IT staff hours became available for other tasks and responsibilities.²
This increase in productivity is by no means limited to the IT department. The intuitive user interface of the iPad and Mac makes it easy for students and teachers to quickly find what they need, stay organized, and take on any task – saving valuable learning time. According to a study conducted in the USA by Forrester Consulting, Apple devices, due to their ease of use, have the potential for 30 percent more teaching time compared to using devices from other providers.²
With tools and apps designed for productivity, creativity, and collaboration, Apple also enables educators to make the most of their time – both inside and outside the classroom. Whether it's collaborating on a lesson plan or monitoring student performance, teachers have the tools to efficiently accomplish their daily tasks and save time.
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Flexible financing
Apple offers innovative financing options and lifecycle services to meet the specific needs of schools and communities. By incorporating the future value of the device upfront, Apple supports school leaders in creating a consistent and predictable payment plan that fits their budget and goals. With payment terms from one to five years, schools and communities can also renew their devices when it suits them. Apple also guarantees the buyback and trade-in of devices when it's time for an upgrade, giving school leaders additional security.
Leasing
Our leasing options provide added value for the future, allowing school principals to maximize their budgets and provide students and teachers with the Apple technology they need, when they need it. By choosing a leasing option, the total costs for implementation can be reduced and sustainability goals can be supported through measures such as device pickup, certified data deletion, and proper disposal of devices at the end of their lifespan.
trade-in
The iPad is made from high-quality materials, and ongoing software updates help ensure that Apple devices can be used for longer. Additionally, they retain their value longer, so you benefit from their high residual value when upgrading.
When the residual value of the devices is utilized, they can be refurbished and reused through trade-in. This further extends their useful life and reduces costs – including device pickup and certified data deletion.
High residual value
When evaluating devices for educational institutions, the initial costs are just one of many relevant factors. Long-term residual values can have a significant impact on overall investments and should play an important role in budget planning.
As Apple devices are durable and equipped with reliable software and ongoing operating system updates, they retain significant value over time. According to a study conducted in the USA by Forrester Consulting, the iPad and MacBook Air retained 20 and 25 percent of their original value at the end of a four-year lifecycle, respectively. Unlike other devices that are given away or discarded at the end of their lifecycle, the high residual value of Apple devices means they can be sold when it's time for a new purchase. This allows IT managers to recoup costs and reinvest in their districts. With the innovative financing options from Apple Financial Services, school principals also have the opportunity to incorporate the high residual value of Apple devices from the start, thus keeping costs low from day one.
environmental protection
By choosing Apple, school administrators are making a smart investment in devices that are good for students and the environment. As a company, Apple has been carbon neutral since 2020, and by 2030 this will also apply to all products – including the entire product supply chain. This gives educational institutions the opportunity to reduce their CO₂ footprint.
One of the most important measures to reduce our CO₂ emissions is the development of products that require less energy for production. Through intelligent control of power consumption, Apple devices are more efficient and help schools save electricity monthly. According to ENERGY STAR, the iPad consumes 13 percent less energy than the HP Chromebook 11 G9 EE and 50 percent less than the Dell Latitude 3330.
Apple also designs its products and their packaging with as much recycled material as possible. For example, all iPad models use 100% recycled aluminum for their casings. Through guaranteed buyback and trade-in programs, there is a possibility that Apple devices at the end of their lifecycle are refurbished and reused – unlike other devices, which are often given away or discarded.
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¹ From a study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Apple as part of 'The Total Economic Impact™ of Apple Devices for K-12 Education', January 2023. It is based on 56 out of 234 respondents who participated in the study conducted in the USA and reported using Apple devices in their school districts.
Based on «The Total Economic Impact™ of Apple Devices for K-12 Education», a study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Apple in January 2023, which is based on a composite organization of 10,000 students representing US educational institutions of similar size and with similar resources.
³ Residual values vary depending on the condition, age, and configuration of the qualified trade-in device. Not all devices receive a credit. To be able to trade a device for credit or an Apple Gift Card, the owner must be at least 18 years old. The trade-in value can be used for the purchase of eligible new devices or added to an Apple Gift Card. The actual granted value requires the receipt of a qualified device that matches the description at the time of the estimate. Sales tax may be credited against the full value of a newly purchased device. A valid photo ID is required for in-store trade-ins (local law may require that this information be stored). The offer may not be available in all stores and may vary between in-store and online trade-ins. Some stores may have additional requirements. Apple or its trade-in partners reserve the right to refuse a trade-in for any reason or to limit its extent. Further information is available from Apple's trade-in partner for the trade-in and recycling of eligible devices. Restrictions may apply.
⁴ energystar.gov: iPad (9th Generation), HP Chromebook, Dell Latitude.
⁵ apple.com/environment/pdf/Apple_Environmental_Progress_Report_2023.pdf.
