1:1 MacBook Programme (Grades 4-12)
Overview
CDNIS has a mandatory Apple MacBook program for all students in Gr. 4 and above. The use of the MacBook is a core feature of our school’s learning and teaching experience. With these in place, we are very confident that our students will be able to maximise their learning with technology available at their very fingertips.
2024-2025 CDNIS Recommended MacBook Models or equivalent (Updated November 2024)
Gr.4-5 Base Model:
13-inch MacBook Air - Apple M2 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU, 16GB Memory, 256GB Storage
Gr.4-5 Recommended Model:
13-inch MacBook Air - Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU, 16GB Memory, 256GB Storage
Gr.6-12 Recommended Model:
13-inch MacBook Air - Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, 16GB Memory, 512GB Storage
Gr.6-12 Power User Model:
14-inch MacBook Pro - Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, 16GB Memory, 512GB Storage
AppleCare+ is recommended for all student MacBook for added protection.
Gr.4 to 5 MacBook Phased-in Model
In responding to the parents' concern about bag weight and transportation safety, we have carefully thought out a phased-in model for Gr.4 to 5 students. In this time, students will learn to take care of the MacBook by keeping it in the classroom cabinets. Students will learn to become responsible users of the MacBook before taking it to specialist classes and bringing it home. In the past years, Gr4 started to bring their MacBook home during long holidays and Gr.5 brought their MacBook home during long holidays and when the MacBook is needed to support home learning. Parents will be informed by the homeroom teachers when the MacBook is ready to be sent home. This arrangement is subject to review and parents will be notified with the changes.
Gr.4 to 5 MacBook Covers and Headsets
Gr. 4 to 5 students are required to buy a plastic cover to protect their MacBooks and a headset with recording function for school use.
For Gr.6 to 12 students, MacBook cover and headsets are optional, although from experience, students get comfortable with the established arrangements.
On Withdrawing from the School
CDNIS has a number of agreements with our software suppliers. The School’s software is specifically dedicated for our educational needs. Regrettably, we cannot extend those software licenses to students who depart or graduate from CDNIS.
Please follow the Leavers Procedures to backup and reset your device before leaving school.
The Admissions Office will be notified once the process is completed. For those students who fail to comply with the above procedures, the School reserves the right to withhold transcripts and unregister the devices remotely.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions about the MacBook programme, you may contact us at the school's digital service center at onedoor@cdnis.edu.hk.
If you have any questions regarding orders of a device, kindly contact Senco-Masslink Technology Limited, info@sencohk.com, +852 2511-5760.