1-TO-1 DEVICE PROGRAM

Empowering students with technology and unlocking limitless learning through a future-ready curriculum.

Overview

The 1-to-1 Device Program is an ambitious project started in 2018 with the goal of integrating technology into the curriculum in order to enhance teaching and learning both in and outside the classroom. All primary (Y5-Y6) and secondary (Y7-Y13 & SBS & SBP-16) students in the International Section need to have a hybrid device with a digital pen. Participation in the program is compulsory. No other devices will be allowed in classrooms unless explicitly approved by the IT department. 

The school will facilitate the purchase of devices through our appointed vendor, Senco-Masslink (Senco). In most cases, we recommend parents purchase devices through the school as they will come with a 3-year enterprise-level extended warranty. In case of technical issues, the school will handle the repair/replacement process. An additional Accidental Damage Protection option is available and highly recommended.

Alternately, parents can purchase the device on their own (BYOD) provided it meets the requirements of the program. Please note that devices must be approved by the school IT department prior to enrolment into the 1-to-1 Device Program. As such, we strongly recommend parents discuss any planned purchase with the IT department beforehand. Support for BYOD devices will be limited to basic user support, parents will be responsible for repairs.

Policies

For further details on school policies related to the 1-to-1 Device Program please refer to the link below:
1-to-1 Device Program Policies

Device Requirements

All devices in the 1-to-1 Device Program must meet the requirements below:

  • Windows 11 Professional operating system. Devices running Windows Home, Macbooks, iPads, Chromebooks, and devices running other operating systems are not supported.
  • Touch screen
  • Digital Pen

Configuration

Upon enrolment into the program, devices will be wiped and equiped with the school’s device management software. The devices will be exclusively managed by the KIS IT department for the duration of your child’s studies at the school. Only applications approved for classroom teaching will be installed. Upon departure from the school, devices will be reset to factory settings.

Device Models

For the 2024-25 academic year, we have the following device models available for parents to chose from. All of these have been tested by our IT department, and we feel are the ideal devices for your child’s learning needs.

  • Microsoft Surface Pro 10
  • Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 5
  • Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 5
  • Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable G2
  • HP Elite x360 830 G11

Among them, we consider the best all-around device to be the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 5. It offers a good balance of features, price and build quality.

For families that have less financial constraints, the Microsoft Surface 10 offers the best warranty. This comes in very handy as young children are often liable drop and/or damage the device. The Surface is also the model that has been most thoroughly used in the school throughout the years. That said, we do recognize the cost is relatively high compared to the other models, which is why we don’t make it our first choice recommendation.

Please note the details of the warranty and Accidental Damage Protection differ among the brands. Parents are encouraged to read related information on the Senco website as part of their due diligence.

Accepted Models

The models below have previously been accepted in the program. While they meet the basic requirements of the 1-to-1 Device Program, we generally only recommend them in cases where families already own one. If you are planning to purchase a new device, we recommend you pick one of the models above.

  • Microsoft Surface Pro 7, 7+, 8 or 9
  • Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4
  • Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4
  • Samsung Book3 360
  • Samsung Book2 Pro 360

BYOD/Pre-owned Devices

Devices not purchased through the school and pre-owned devices will need to be wiped and configured with the school management solution. The setup service will be provided by Senco. Parents should contact the IT department at ithelp@kis.edu.hk to make sure the device meets our requirements. If approved, parents will be provided with a BYOD Approval Code which they can use to purchase the setup service form Senco.

Please note operating system requirements as this may affect your options. All devices need to run Windows 11 Professional. Senco can help upgrade the device, but will require the purchase of Windows Professional through Senco. As the cost of this is quite high, a more cost-effective solution is for parents to upgrade the device themselves. However, please be aware that parents who chose this option will be responsible for the upgrade process themselves.

If you have a Windows device but are not sure how to check whether your version is Windows Professional or Windows Home, please refer to this video.

Ordering

Parents can place their orders at the link below:
https://www.eduoffer.com/eshop/school/kis

For instructions on how to use the Senco portal, please refer to the link below:
https://www.kis.edu.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/1-to-1_Device_Program_Senco_User_Guide.pdf

If you need any additional information about the program please contact the KIS IT department at ithelp@kis.edu.hk.